John Mensah, Hanks Oil and Gas, gives an update on the COVID-19 Shutdown in Ghana. Mensah describes what their quarantine looks like and how Hanks Oil and Gas is adapting. Mensah currently has business on the books and is looking to expand into network into the United States. Mensah mentions […]
Senator John Hoeven, along with Representatives Lizzie Fletcher and Michael Burgess, today announced that they are introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives respectively to provide $3 billion in funding to purchase crude oil produced in the United States for the Strategic Petroleum […]
Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), released the following statement in response to the New York Legislature passing an overhaul of the process for energy project siting and construction. While it is encouraging that the new legislation creates a new fast-track permitting process for large wind and solar projects, it fails to […]
Here are several link to stories talking about how social media us it up. How are you standing out in your social media strategy? Facebook sees 70% increase in Messenger group video calls following coronavirus outbreak According to data shared with CNET, as of the end of last week, 70% […]
Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting, discusses the recent spike in employment and how the trickle down economic ecosystem traditionally operates. As coronavirus hits the U.S. economy, a record 6.6 million workers applied for unemployment benefits last week, according to the Department of Labor, nearly five times the previous record high. […]
Devin Becker, Becker Safety & Supply, gives an update from Weld County, Colorado. Becker explains how they are still operating close to normal, being an essential business and connecting to many other essential industries. Becker describes how the safety market has changed over the past year in terms of products […]
Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist, comments on Whiting Petroleum’s executives receiving millions of dollars in bonuses before filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Heins recalls a few stories from his days in the telecommunications industry while working on Wall Street. The interview also dives into the latest COVID-19 Shutdown and how that […]
Bailey Midkiff and Jake Milne, W.I.C., give an update from Wyoming on the oil and gas activity and how much of the oil field work is moving forward. Midkiff explains how outside sales calls are a bit more challenging than pre-COVID-19, while Mile explains what the offices have done to […]
Christopher Cottrell, Winston & Strawn, gives an update on how their legal offices are handling the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 Shutdown. Cottrell discusses some of the recent M&A activity in the oil and gas industry as well as the recent news of Whiting Petroleum filing for bankruptcy. Although not a […]
It’s Elite Eight action in The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament. Marcellus Region(1) Swan Energy vs. (2) Knighten Industries Permian Region (2) Target Hospitality vs. (9) The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green Bakken Region (3) Aries Buildings vs. (9) Elite Energy Services Powder River Region(2) Brigade Energy Services vs. (13) […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 46 April 1, 2020 Guests/Topics: Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist, comments on Whiting Petroleum’s executives receiving millions of dollars in bonuses before filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Devin Becker, Becker Safety & Supply, gives an update from Weld County, Colorado. Becker explains how they are still […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 45 March 31, 2020 Guests/Topics: Zachary Ellis talks about the coronavirus which has had a detrimental impact on all businesses worldwide, but the blow is felt just a little harder with small and mid-size businesses. While most of us are all working from home as […]
Zachary Ellis talks about the coronavirus which has had a detrimental impact on all businesses worldwide, but the blow is felt just a little harder with small and mid-size businesses. While most of us are all working from home as shelter-in-place orders have been put in place, we often find […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 44 March 30, 2020 Guests/Topics: US Senators Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven give an overview of the CARES Act. Dr. Robert Neilsen, a semi-retired counselor, talks about why he chooses to only have a handful of clients, while focusing more on the non-work related parts […]
Marcellus Region (1) Swan Energy vs. (2) Knighten Industries Permian Region (2) Target Hospitality vs. (9) The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green Bakken Region (3) Aries Buildings vs. (9) Elite Energy Services Powder River Region(2) Brigade Energy Services vs. (13) K9 Pipe Inspections For video action, scores and results from the […]
Matthew Hill, Knight Energy, talks about working from home and how their business is transitioning during the 1-2 Shock Punch from the supply and demand side. Hill says Knight Energy has business in the books and things are still looking positive, however, change is in the air and Knight Energy […]
Terry Etam, End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity, gives an update from Canada on how the oil and gas industry is dealing with the COVID-19 Shutdown. From the local governments to small businesses to Eastern and Western Canadian perspectives. Activists groups and the media using word play, tricks and framing […]
Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist, protests the rules and challenges the criteria for The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament. Heins was bounced in the first round by Knighten Industries. After a discussion about March Madness, the conversation transitions into the COVID-19 shutdowns and the impact with energy and small […]
Marcellus Region (1) Swan Energy vs. (4) Royal Creek Consulting (2) Knighten Industries vs. (3) Probus Energy Services Permian Region(9) The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green vs. (5) Trunkline (2) Target Hospitality vs. (3) Absolute Energy Field Products & Services Bakken Region(9) Elite Energy Services vs. (5) Badlands Contracting (7) McKenzie […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 43 March 26, 2020 Guests/Topics: Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting, discusses the recent spike in employment and how the trickle down economic ecosystem traditionally operates Matthew Hill, Knight Energy, talks about working from home and how their business is transitioning during the 1-2 Shock Punch […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 41 March 24, 2020 Guests/Topics: Terry Etam, End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity, gives an update from Canada on how the oil and gas industry is dealing with the COVID-19 Shutdown. From the local governments to small businesses to Eastern and Western Canadian perspectives. Activists […]
Joe Dancy, energy expert and educator, comments on how the coronavirus has impacted the energy economy. Dancy also reacts to the “truther” movement behind the coronavirus The interview dives into small business ownership in today’s economy and how the coronavirus could decimate it. Conversations about market reinvention and product innovation […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 40 March 23, 2020 Guests/Topics: US Senator Kevin Cramer gives a passionate speech on the floors of Congress regarding politicians using COVID-19 to politically posture. Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow.org, discusses the recent attempt by politicians to profit off of the COVID-19 Shutdown. The interview dives into […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 39 March 19, 2020 Guests/Topics: Zachary Ellis, Commercial Credit Group discusses Navigating the Outbreak. In tough times we are often faced with business decisions that can alter our businesses, whether positive or negative. Rent, equipment, payroll, and other expenses are still expected on a monthly […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer comments on how the coronavirus is impacting the economy and energy activity. Cramer opines how Russia and Saudi Arabia are playing shenanigans with the marketplace, so much Continental Resources chairman Harold Hamm is asking for an anti-dumping investigation. Senator Cramer discusses the rise of environmentalism and […]
There are many joys with The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament, from the competition to the upsets to the blowouts. The tournament kicked off with a bang on Thursday March 19, with second seeded Knighten Industries taking on number 15 The Energy Pragmatist and the first round ending on […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) sent The Crude Life the following statement on the Department of Energy announcing a solicitation for the purchase oil to begin filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) today: “Thank you to Secretary Brouillette for moving quickly to follow President Trump’s order. This is an important initial step to combat the […]
Brandon Davis, Swan Energy – Discusses the impact of COVID-19 around the workplace and industry. Davis shares what his company is doing and what the short terms plans are in case of an accelerated quarantine. Davis reiterates the need to remain calm and process before reacting. How small business will […]
The North Dakota Petroleum Council announced that the 2020 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference has been rescheduled for September 1-3, 2020. This decision was made following issuance of the CDC’s Interim Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) relating to large events and mass gatherings. “We are still very excited to host […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 36 March 16, 2020 Guests/Topics: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer comments on how the coronavirus is impacting the economy and energy activity. Cramer opines how Russia and Saudi Arabia are playing shenanigans with the marketplace, so much Continental Resources chairman Harold Hamm is asking for an […]
Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, gives an update on the Wilkinson vs. Board of University and School Lands involving mineral rights and payments in the Bakken and Lake Sakakawea. Swanson reiterates how the mineral owners have won court cases in the past, yet the state continues to appeal and argue. Swanson […]
The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca for a weekly energy report on The Country Twins morning show. Spiess discusses how the coronavirus is impacting the economy. Stories about toilet paper, bat wing soup, nurses, travel, eating out and working from home are several of the topics discussed under […]
Tiffany Steiner, API Dickinson, gives an overview of the Bakken BBQ history and preview of 2020’s theme. The bulk of the interview is devoted to the 23rd Annual API Gumbo Cookoff. Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Job Development Authority, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken – Watford City […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer comments on how the coronavirus is impacting the economy and energy activity. Cramer opines how Russia and Saudi Arabia are playing shenanigans with the marketplace, so much Continental Resources chairman Harold Hamm is asking for an anti-dumping investigation. Senator Cramer discusses the rise of environmentalism and […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 35 March 12, 2020 Guests/Topics: Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, gives an update on the Wilkinson vs. Board of University and School Lands involving mineral rights and payments in the Bakken and Lake Sakakawea. Swanson reiterates how the mineral owners have won court cases in the […]
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