It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last March 2020, Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow.org, discusses the recent attempt by politicians to profit off of the COVID-19 Shutdown. The interview dives into the purpose of capitalism in society and how the oil and gas industry is the last […]
Jeff Roach, president, Houston International Equipment, USA Operations joins The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard, during their pilot recording. Host Jason Spiess and Co-Host Sterling interview Roach about his decision to go public on LinkedIn about his frustration with The North Face and Bulwark FR’s. The interview […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last March 2020, 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. “…I can’t […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last March 2020, 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 […]
Shawn Forbes, president, OilfieldSourcing.com, talks about some upcoming events in the oil and gas industry. Forbes gives a history of her experience in oil and gas, from state to state and company to company. Oilfield Sourcing is an oil and gas online directory for suppliers, service providers and organizations. Forbes […]
North Dakota among hardest hit by incoming president’s pledge to ban development A ban on oil and natural gas development on public lands by President-elect Joe Biden would severely harm the economies of eight western states, according to a Wyoming Energy Authority study conducted by University of Wyoming Professor Tim Considine. Over […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, Tiffany Wilson, Aries Buildings, gives an overview of their services and building options. From temporary housing to mobile offices to class rooms, Wilson says they sell space. “..we started in North Dakota back in 2012, however, […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, comments on their newest certification Environmental and Social Management Plan (“ESMP”). The ESMP is intended to reaffirm Meridian’s commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible development and operation of its facilities […]
On our weekly Mining Money segment, Imran Khan of Swan Energy discusses a recent report indicating small to mid-sized oil and gas companies will have ample opportunities over the next couple of years. Dan Haley, CEO and President of COGA (Colorado Oil and Gas Association) discusses some of the big […]
This week on Mining Money, Imran Khan of Swan Energy explains why oil and gas investing is primed for the next decade. Examples from electric car transitions to the world’s aging population’s reliance on medical facilities and the power grid are discussed in detail. Kahn also explains how there are risk management tools put […]
Aaron Jordan, Black Water Environmental, recaps the past year and explains how they’ve had to work extra hard in new areas and diversify their services. Unexpected labor costs, competition from unemployment and government projects getting put on hold created some shifts in the market and Jordan discusses how they navigated those […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, Joseph “JB” Bendik, The Navitas Organization, shares his thoughts on some of the themes coming off NAPE 2020, like the disconnection with the youth, the Shale New Deal and the frac debate. Bendik discusses his views […]
Jake Milne, president, W.I.C., describes his company’s ties to the energy sector – specifically oil and gas. Milne explains how small business is critical in oil and gas and why he has high hopes for 2021. Milne, who operates W.I.C. out of Casper, WY, gives an update on the region’s […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, Ryan Alder, AE Partners, gives a brief history of his recruitment company and how many shale plays they are currently doing business in. Alder gives an update on the Bakken and cites Colorado as a play […]
Dan Haley, CEO and President of COGA (Colorado Oil and Gas Association) discusses some of the big efforts from the past year, including the fight against regulations and the push to educate people about the many changes innovations toward a more environmentally clean and friendly oil and gas industry. Interview […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News, responds to John Hess‘ (Hess Corporation) comments that shale oil has peaked and global warming is real. Willis describes how Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has been good to industry in some […]
December Oilfield Events Dec 8: 6pm – Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH) Leave 2020 In The Dust, RSVP only, 100 max Christmas Blowout hosted by Reliance OFS, Gladiator Energy, and Ideal Completions benefitting Oilfield Helping Hands with a dinner, a performance by Scott Hayley and a live auction. Contact Katie Grimes […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, Terry Etam, author of “The End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity“, writer at the BOE Report and blogger for his blog Public Energy Number One, discusses the rise of environmentalism in energy and economy. Etam, who lives and works […]
Here are some boots-on-the-ground updates from people working in oil and gas and industry leaders who are in the thick of it. From the good to the bad to the pretty fantastic, Shale Play USA captures the information and drive from energy enthusiasts for excellent industry insight. Gulf RegionJohn Vindas, Bayou […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last January 2020, Bailey Midkiff and Jake Milne, William Insulation Company, comment on whether the oil and gas industry is currently experiencing an energy debate with activists or if it has now to a public health debate. Other interview […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last January 2020, Kathleen Sgamma, president, Western Energy Alliance, discusses the 2020 presidential election in regards to the energy sector. Sgamma also comments on mineral owners, public health, decarbonization, political science, Colorado’s war on oil and gas and the […]
Patrick Hartford, owner, R.P. Oilfield Services discusses anchors in Wyoming and the evolution of safety as a business. Hartford also gives an update on the Powder River Basin. “I think there’s more people talking about safety and they’re doing it in a way to basically profit on it as opposed […]
Aaron Jordan, Black Water Environmental, explains why the word “environmental” is used in their name. Jordan also gives an update from the Powder River Basin. Jordan has seen growth in Wyoming, North Dakota, Kansas and Colorado, and currently their company is hiring. The topic of how everyday ordinary people are […]
Josiah Black, Distribution NOW, gives an update from the Permian region and talks about the oilfield opportunity happening right now. The interview transitioned into the digital transition happening in oil and gas. From the well site to pumps to offices, the digital transition is happening and Black sees that as […]
John Vindas, Bayou Energy and Repair Services, gives the details for their Energy Pop Up Social Mixer on Thursday December 3, 2020, in Marrero, LA. Vindas shares his experience in oil and gas and how the bulk of their business deals with barges and vessels down in and on the […]
It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last January 2020, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer explains how the death of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force General Qasem Soleimani will impact the energy economy, from the importance of energy infrastructure to geopolitical events. The interview transitions to the […]
Tom Masiero, Great American Mining, gives his reasons why he believes Bitcoin is back in the news due to spiking in value near an all-time high. Masiero reminds that there are only around 3 million Bitcoin left to mine, therefore the value could increase considerably in 2021. This is one […]
The Crude Life is adding to its content creators and news contributor efforts through a new, wide-ranging partnership with media professional Genneca Houser. “We are very excited to be working with Genneca,” The Crude Life host Jason Spiess said. “I’ve worked with Genneca for years on other projects and media […]
Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow.org, gives an update from the East Coast shale plays, including the Marcellus. Shepstone, geographically located near the border of New York, describes the increasing issues with East Coast energy, from Pennsylvania gas to pipeline purchases to New York’s outright bans. The interviews dives into natural gas and […]
Danny Skiff, Specialized Desanders USA, gives an update on the frac sand industry as well as the filtration, screen and separation market. Skiff explains how there are different shapes of sand used in different shale plays which can create long term issues like equipment failure. Geography has influenced the frac […]
Getting past the climate scapegoat, and taking steps that could actually make a difference By Paul Driessen The 2020 fire season is nearing its end. But monstrous wildfires continue to rage across America’s western states, devastating towns and habitats, and killing hundreds of people and millions of animals. Politicians and […]
This week on Mining Money, Imran Khan of Swan Energy discusses a recent report indicating small to mid-sized oil and gas companies will have ample opportunities over the next couple of years. Khan explains why the quick and nimble investors and companies are able to navigate much easier through uncharted times and territories. He also […]
Katherine Burk started her own consulting firm this past June after being laid off twice in six months to start 2020. Her drive for hard work and passion for industry led her to steel fabrication and the oil and gas industry. Currently the bulk of her work has been devoted […]
Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Jenkin, Co-Founders of the Bakken BBQ, announce the amount of money raised from this year’s community fundraiser. In the midst of a year where COVID Shutdowns, Smart Starts, and Mask Wars were dominating the country’s discourse, the 8th Annual Bakken BBQ raised $75,000 for Make A […]
Terry Etam, author of “The End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity“, writer at the BOE Report and blogger for his blog Public Energy Number One, gives an update on the oil sands in Canada. Etam also reacts to the recent election and how he feels it impacts the international oil […]
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