Jeff Kennedy, Shale Energy Resources, runs down the information on the Bustin’ Clays For Kids. The event will feature three events in one. A chili cookoff, a clay shoot and live music. Proceeds from the concert go to the Bynum Schools. The interview also talks about the current state of […]
Tom Masiero, Great American Mining Company gives an overview of how Bitcoin and Blockchain work as many companies have started their 2021 planning. Masiero explains how the cryptocurrency and cloud-based platform is being integrated into oil and gas right now. He also gives an update on his Bitcoin mining projects […]
Paul Meyers, Legacy Wealth Management, gives an outlook on the oil industry’s 2021 as well as the recent production numbers from Texas and the Bakken. Meyers also opines that oil and politics should be separate, citing North Dakota Department of Mineral Resource director Lynn Helms’ implied political endorsement during his […]
Jeremy Pate and Imran Khan of Swan Energy, join The Crude Life for the weekly segment Mining Money. The two talk discuss the calm before the storm in regards to investments. Paul Meyers, Legacy Wealth Management and host of Investment Talk, talks about the recent production numbers in the Bakken […]
This week on Mining Money, Jeremy Pate and Imran Khan of Swan Energy discuss the calm before the storm in regards to investments. Jason Spiess: Thank you, gentlemen, for joining us this week on Mining Money, a weekly segment gaining popularity all over the interweb, especially overseas, I’m noticing. So […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the opening of the public scoping process for a new easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline crossing under Lake Oahe. The announcement published this week in the Federal Register begins the process of developing an environmental impact statement (EIS) on the DAPL […]
Kurt Mire, Mire Petroleum Consultants, gives an update on the deepest, highest pressure gas well in America. According to Mire, the well took about two years to drill, which was twice as long as projected. The well is located in the Tuscaloosa Sandstone, Louisiana, and the depth is 30,000 feet. […]
The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA), Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) released a new analysis warning of negative consequences from a proposed ban on federal leasing on natural gas and oil development on public lands and waters. The offshore Gulf of […]
Californians spent August in the dark—literally and figuratively. Heatwaves tore through the state, leaving millions without power during multiple days of rolling blackouts. At fault, at least in part, is California’s over-reliance on unreliable sources of energy like wind and solar. These problems were preventable and should be a wake-up […]
Brandon Davis, CEO, and Imran Khan of Swan Energy, join The Crude Life for the weekly segment Mining Money. The two talk about how risk management is critical in times of uncertainty. One way to manage risk is to invest in yourself. They also discuss how “investing in yourself” can […]
Justin Kringstad. North Dakota Pipeline Authority, gives an update from the Bakken’s pipeline sector. Kringstad talks about the current state of production and what type of indicators midstream companies may want to pay attention to. Kringstad recaps the summer issues and production flows with the Keystone Pipeline, Keystone XL Pipeline […]
A Texas Town Takes on Fracking as a Racial Justice Issue Arlington, Texas, became one of a number of U.S. cities to pass racial equity resolutions in recent months after the police killing of George Floyd, acknowledging the “devastating impact” of Covid-19 on the African-American and Hispanic communities. The resolutions […]
Zach Ellis, Stockyard Equipment, gives an update from the Permian regarding used industrial equipment. Ellis gives a couple examples of which type of equipment he is seeing sell, what people are asking for and what they are looking in the future for. He also discusses the increasing third-party financing options […]
Oil Workers at Crossroads Labor Day is meant to be a celebration. A day to reflect on and recognize the achievements of American workers. There’s little to celebrate this year, however, for roustabouts, roughnecks and drillers — the hard-working muscle for decades on oil rigs from the wilds of Alaska […]
This week on Mining Money, Brandon Davis and Imran Khan of Swan Energy talk about the value of a Landman in oil and gas. From court house deep dives to geology to knowing the right people at the right time are discussed. Find out what leaders in industry are doing […]
Josh Swanson, Vogel Law Firm, talks about the recent victory in court for his clients, who fought the state of North Dakota over mineral rights for over eight years. Swanson explains how the Wilkinson family owned the minerals prior to the Garrison Dam, which was built in the mid-20th century. […]
Terry Etam, author of The End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity; writer for the BOE Report and blogger for Public Energy Number One, gives an update from Canada on the current oil and gas activity as well as the political vibe. Etam explains how more regulations have increase issues in […]
This week on Mining Money, Brandon Davis and Imran Khan of Swan Energy talk about the value of teamwork and resources during times of uncertainty. Full transcript coming soon. Jason Spiess: Gentlemen thank you for joining us this week on mining money a place where we like to find pockets […]
Living The Crude Life Live Recording Session at the Bakken BBQ asks the question “How Oil and Gas Builds Culture and Community“. Special guests include Jackie Jenkin and Tiffany Steiner, Co-Founders of the Bakken BBQ; Steve Bakken, Mayor of Bismarck; and Patrick Bertagnolli, Watford City Community Enhancement Director. The Live […]
Brandon Davis, CEO, and Imran Khan of Swan Energy, join The Crude Life for the weekly segment Mining Money. The two talk about how risk management is critical in times of uncertainty. One way to manage risk is to invest in yourself. They also discuss how “investing in yourself” can […]
Warren Martin, Kansas Strong, gives an update from the state of Kansas and how their oil and gas activity is. Martin says it used to be more prolific, however, still has enough activity to give independents a chance to operate. Martin explains why the educational component of energy development is […]
More Oil and Gas Bankruptcies Coming Bankruptcies in the U.S. oil patch are on the rise after the global pandemic decimated demand. But shale companies were struggling before COVID hit, loading up on debt before prices came crashing down. Law firm Haynes and Boone counted nearly 500 bankruptcies among oil […]
Early Reaction Positive from Helms with ND’s Pay To Plug Program According to the director of the North Dakota of Mineral Resources Lynn Helms, the programs aimed at plugging abandoned oil and gas wells and reclaiming the site are generating more jobs than the state officials expected. Earlier this year, […]
Joseph “JB” Bendik, Navitas Organization, responds to his recent social media activity regarding oil field companies “rehiring workers”, only to be at a reduced salary. Bendik said his post has gone somewhat viral for a LinkedIn post. He added that this social media post has opened the doors for others […]
Luke Daniels, Core Well Commercial Capital, gives some insight on the upcoming election and how it will impact the oil and gas industry. Specifically, Daniels talks about the federal land leases and how that will become a wildcard in the next election. The interview transitions into how industry is currently […]
Brandon Davis, CEO, and Imran Khan of Swan Energy, join The Crude Life for the weekly segment Mining Money. This week it’s all about investing in oil wells. Opportunities are plentiful right now in oil and gas and Davis and Khan explain why and how. “There are so many ways […]
‘Pipe Nation’ TV Pilot Casts Oilfield Workers to Show ‘True Oil and Gas Grit’ Natallie Gamble had no problem taking on the role of a debt-ridden, single mom working in the oilpatch in the pilot for a planned new TV series called Pipe Nation. “This is me. I am ‘Pipe […]
Lynn Helms, director of the Department of Mineral Resources, led this month’s ND Oil and Gas Director’s Cut. According to Helms, the North Dakota crude oil production rebounded slightly in the month of June. Production averaged 859,362 barrels in June, far below the record 1.52 million barrel daily average in […]
Very seldom does industry take on industry. In fact, several executives and CEO’s have said in interviews on The Crude Life media network that the biggest weakness the oil and gas industry has is “herd mentality” and that sometimes they push bad ideas too far. And sometimes they keep bad […]
Brandon Davis, CEO, and Imran Khan of Swan Energy, join The Crude Life for the weekly segment Mining Money. This week it’s all about investing in oil wells. Opportunities are plentiful right now in oil and gas and Davis and Khan explain why and how. “There are so many ways […]
The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca on The Country Twins radio network to talk about life, liberty and lubricants. Spiess begins the segment giving an update on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalizing rules to update the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and natural gas […]
Bill Jerke, FUEL and former Colorado state legislator, Dennis Pungitore, EVP & Chief Revenue Officer, Meridian Energy Group, Inc. and Tonya Van Beber, candidate for Colorado House District 48, participate in a Living The Crude Life Live Recording Session in Weld County, Greeley, Colorado. The event is moderated and hosted […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee member, sent The Crude Life following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalizing rules to update the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and natural gas industry: “The Obama Administration weaponized EPA rules to […]
Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist, discusses some recent activity in the ESG movement in oil and gas investments. Wikipedia defines ESG as: Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) refers to the three central factors in measuring the sustainability and societal impact of an investment in a company or business. These […]
Wyoming Oil and Gas Project Could Generate $375.5 Million in Royalties The Bureau of Land Management said on Friday, Aug. 7 that they have “approved the development of up to 4,250 oil and gas wells for the Moneta Divide Project.” “The project, proposed by Aethon Energy Management and Burlington Resources […]
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