Blessed with a solid draft position (No. 3 overall), expectations were high for Oilify. After they drafted, however, those expectations faded immediately, as this team is on track for an unexceptional 8th-place finish in The Crude Life. Oilify are predicted to post a record of 6-9 (2,074 points). Oilify’s Biggest […]
Titan Solutions can attribute this mediocre performance to their below-average draft position after drafting in the back half of the first round (No. 7 overall). With a projected record of 5-10 (2,129 points), this team doesn’t strike fear in the heart of anyone. Titan Solutions are predicted to finish 9th […]
Despite getting the No. 4 overall pick, BCK9 Pipeline Leak Detection drafted a roster that will struggle to put up wins. Opponents will enjoy defeating them on a weekly basis, as this team is projected to finish 11th in The Crude Life. Behind multiple Big Dogs in the early rounds […]
Despite getting the No. 6 overall pick, TitanLiner drafted a roster that will have trouble putting up wins. Opponents may enjoy defeating them frequently, as this team is projected to finish 10th in The Crude Life. TitanLiner is looking at a record of 4-11 (2,108 points). TitanLiner’s Biggest Steal of […]
Reliance Oilfield Services are not a team for the ages, but they could possibly sneak into the playoffs assuming they get a few breaks. After picking No. 9 overall, the team is predicted to land in 7th place in The Crude Life. Reliance Oilfield Services are in store for a […]
After drawing a juicy draft position (No. 2 overall), Korwell Energy had an excellent performance. After picking up multiple Vikings in the early rounds (Dalvin Cook and Adam Thielen), Korwell Energy are predicted to finish 3rd in The Crude Life with a record of 11-4 (2,184 points). Korwell Energy’s Biggest […]
According to Yahoo! Sports, turning a bottom-half draft slot into top-half results is the sign of a strong effort by the GM. Such was the case with Certarus CNG ‘s, which flipped its No. 10 overall pick into a projected 6th-place finish in The Crude Life. The team is particularly […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, hosted U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary of Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz to discuss how to improve Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) enforcement of Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) easements in North Dakota. This is […]
The Crude Life Content News Matthew Hill Correspondent Interviews John Simmons, EPIC Workflow, about changes in the industry and how their company is assisting the industry. With more than 4,000 attendees, 340 exhibiting companies and over 260 prospects, NAPE is bringing energy decision-makers together — in person and online — […]
The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill Interviews Scott St. John, Vice President at Regan Smith. Regan Smith’s mission is to be the leader in natural and cultural resource protection and development by providing superior customer service, intuitive project planning and streamlined regulatory compliance. Matt works for Knight Energy […]
The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews “Buddy” Clark Jr at NAPE . During the first session, “Private Equity and Producers in a Post-COVID World,” moderator Bernard “Buddy” F. Clark Jr., co-chair of the Energy Group at Haynes and Boone, LLP LLP, was joined by panelists Gregory M. […]
The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews entrepreneur Petra Reyes, Emerging Markets Manager, Power Infrastructure Partners about her work in the oil and gas industry. Reyes talks about the trend towards electrification and how ESG is playing into her day-to-day life. The two also talk about the importance […]
The Crude Life Content New Correspondent Matthew Hill Interviews Joi Lecznar, EVP of Public Relations and Government Affairs at Tellurian Inc., about their domestic LNG projects and how the future looks for their company at NAPE. The two talk about LNG and how it can ensure energy equity across the […]
Karolin Jappe, McKenzie County Emergency Manager joins the Saturday Morning Storytellers recording in at the Little Missouri Inn and Suites Watford City. The interview covers a wide array of topics from salt water spills to the number of donations oil and gas companies have given to emergency services. Volunteer fire […]
Emma Mogen has graduated Watford City High School and is on her way to Minot State for college. Her little sister Jessica is just starting her sophomore year in High School. The two discuss living in Watford City through the past decade of boom and bust. Emma talks about her […]
John Nagel and Patrick Bertagnolli, SHRM-SCP from the Little Missouri Inn & Suites Watford City. John is with Cybernet Security, BEK Communications and the Bismarck Bucks. Patrick is with the Rough Rider Center and was instrumental in bringing the professional indoor football team to Watford City for a game and […]
The Crude Life is honored to announced that 18-year-old Zakk Ross will perform the National Anthem on his guitar at the Energy Exposition before Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon speaks to the crowd on September 1. Zakk graduated from Campbell County High School this year and is currently enrolled at Northwest […]
Jim Green and Dr. Noelle Green share their stories during a Saturday Morning Storytellers recording session this week at the Little Missouri Inn & Suites Watford City in the heart of the Bakken, the City of Watford City. Jim is the Watford City High School principal and his wife Dr. Noelle Green is the principal […]
Joe Steele, Elite, and Kelly Kester, E Services, share their stories during a Saturday Morning Storytellers recording session this week at the Little Missouri Inn & Suites Watford City in the heart of the Bakken, the City of Watford City. Joe Steele is a hot oil driver of Elite, a company based in Sidney (MT). […]
The Crude Life announced that podcaster and energy influencer Matthew Hill and Devan Reilly has been added to the Rockies’ biggest energy event of the Summer, The Energy Exposition and Symposium. Hill will welcome energy enthusiasts and golfers as they arrive to the Kick Off Party. For many it will […]
Elite Real Estate Holdings, LTD/Y Knot Entertainment, LLC and Oilfield Connections International have partnered for an end of the summer Happy Hour at Casa de Windswept. “Get ready for the happiest hour this summer!” Tiffany Wilson, president, Oilfield Connections International Odessa Chapter said, “There are jet skis, diving boards and […]
Jenna Norman and Mike Lee of Nuverra Environmental Solutions share their stories during a Saturday Morning Storytellers recording session this week at the Little Missouri Inn & Suites Watford City in the heart of the Bakken, the City of Watford City. Jenna talk about her journey from Rome, GA, to […]
Absolutely amazing guests, interviews, and experts are being added to The Crude Life’s Fall Season Premiere Week! The Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show returns M-F on Sept 8 with new segments and reindeer games to start your day! A few of our special guests are Megan Lundstrom, M.A., Co-Founder, […]
Kathleen Sgamma, President, Western Energy Alliance, recapped the past week to week and a half of increasingly weird behavior from the White House regarding the oil and gas industry. Sgamma referred to the weird behavior as another example of the Biden Administration wanting to shut down the American oil and […]
The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill is live at NAPE all week. Click here to contact Hill via LinkedIn This year’s keynote speaker is former Secretary of Defense and retired Marine General James N. Mattis. One of the preeminent leaders of his generation, Mattis has spent nearly five […]
Below is a statement from the Department of the Interior: “The Department of the Interior (Interior) confirmed today that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has appealed the preliminary injunction entered by the district court in Louisiana v. Biden, which enjoined Interior from implementing the pause in new federal oil and […]
In a meeting with Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Regional Director Brent Esplin , Senator John Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer outlined the importance of advancing water infrastructure projects for maintaining a high quality of life and strong economic growth in North Dakota. […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) informed The Crude Life that the Senate passed the Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells (REGROW) Act, his bipartisan bill with Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to plug and remediate the nation’s orphaned wells. “The REGROW Act is a pro-jobs and pro-natural resources piece […]
This week Watford City is Your Summer Play Hard Work Hard Destination! Check out this list of events for The Best of the West RibFest Week in Watford City! Wednesday Aug 11 A relaxing Maah Daah Hey trail hike and tour of the Rough Rider Center Thursday Aug 12 Work […]
Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 128 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk Reverse Engineering Economy, Vanilla Ice Xerox, Modern Day Bootstrapping, Line 3, R. Kelly, Big Oil Big Profits, California’s Green Economy and Saturday Morning Science. Hour Two Work Hard: U.S. Senator […]
Human trafficking is a crime in which force, fraud or coercion is used to compel a person to perform labor, services or commercial sex. It affects all populations: adults, children, men, women, foreign nationals and U.S. citizens, and all economic classes. This is an issue on the rise and many […]
Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, discusses leadership styles for many experiencing a transition in industry. The interview centers around “Crab Bucket” cultures and ” Narcissists” leaders. Sinnott gives several examples of how to identify, navigate and deal with toxic workplaces. Diving further into the topic, Sinnott explains how communication flows are […]
Charles “Choc” Harris, Protector and Associates Security Service talks about the evolving Permian Basin. “Choc”, a former Sheriff, brings a different perspective to the conversation. Community, law enforcement issues and the importance of positive human energy are also discussed in detail. The interview was conducted in the Permian Basin Association […]
David Munson, Get Real Alliance, talks about the realities in climate change and industry. Munson has concerns that venture beyond industry too. Munson believes there are other concerns more pressing right now than climate change and discusses several. The Get Real Alliance supports rock dust remineralization of soil and wetlands, […]
John Mark Cavitt, CEO, RigER, details his background to set the table for the service and digitization work currently being deployed in the oil industry. A former teacher, youth pastor and chemist, Cavitt brings a diverse background and perspective to the oil and gas industry. The integration of technology is […]
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