Dr. Scott Explains Why Louisiana is Red Hot in Energy

May 26, 2023 jasonspiess 0

Dr. Loren C. Scott joins The Crude  Life’s founder Jason Spiess for an update from Louisiana’s innovation, importing/exporting natural, extracting energy and the overall refining industry. According to Dr. Scott, the state is experiencing some healthy economic activity, primarily due to the refining industries and natural gas. “Right now countries […]

Future Oklahoma Oil Activity Looks Promising

May 8, 2023 jasonspiess 0

According to the Oklahoma City Sentinel, there has been significant declines in natural gas prices and the downward trend of crude oil prices have taken their toll on Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry, however, increased industry activity is expected very soon. The most recent Oklahoma Energy Index (OEI) shows a 49.3% decline […]

Pipelines Are Not Partisan, They’re Critical

February 8, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Summary written by The Crude Life Content Correspondent Genneca Houser The Association of Oil Pipelines is an influential and important part of the United States gas liquids industry. Andy Black is the President of the Association, and he took some time to talk with The Crude Life about the AOPL, […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News

March 28, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News, comments on the 1-2 punch of the supply shock and demand shock on the marketplace. From the coronavirus to Russia to Saudi Arabia to OPEC. The interview discusses whether pipelines are considered essential or not with states shutting down work sites and offices. Willis cites […]

Bakken Monthly Production Report and Director’s Cut

February 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Corona virus, new drilling techniques, price issues, pipelines and flaring all discussed this month with Lynn Helm’s Director’s Cut. “The drilling rig count was very stable in the mid 60’s for the first half of the year,” Helms said. “Based on oil price, capital availability, and gas capture operators implemented […]

K9 Pipe Inspections Locates Leak in West Texas

January 30, 2020 jasonspiess 0

K9 Pipe Inspections worked on a 0.6 mile 4″ natural gas line located along the Texas/New Mexico border. The line had been brought up to pressure several times prior to KPI’s arrival but the water from the leak was not surfacing. K9 Pipe Inspections dogs pinpointed the leak within 30 […]

MultiMedia Cafe Week In Review Episode 213: ND Sweet Crude and NAPE

April 9, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Arthur Weidner, Doodlebug Beverages Arthur Weidner, Doodlebug Beverages, talks about the family history behind his great grandfather’s “sweet crude” liqueur. Weidner now distributes ND Sweet Crude across two states with more states on the horizon. He also talks about the family history behind his great grandfather’s “sweet crude” liqueur. […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 6: MLK, Squirrels and Shale Play USA

January 21, 2019 jasonspiess 0

MultiMedia Cafe Special Guest and Topics Menu Monday January 21, 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Facts and Squirrel Appreciation Day Joe Dancy, Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Center, University of Oklahoma College of Law, gives a boots on the ground update on the Oklahoma and Texas shale plays. […]

Coffee & Capitalism Radio Episode 203: Workforce Issues, Oil in Kentucky and Corpus Christi

December 18, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Year in ReviewInterview: Iain Vasey, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development CorporationIain Vasey, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation, talks about the number of economic and infrastructure project happening in the Corpus Christi area. Year in ReviewInterview: Chase Broussard, DealMakersChase Broussard, DealMakers, talks about 2018 and how he was able to […]

Christmann talks reclamation, pipelines and wind

May 31, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Randy Christmann, North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Chairman Christmann talks about reclamation with pipelines as well as wind farms.  He also gives some anecdotal observations from his recent trips to the Bakken Oil Fields.

Helms updates the Bakken for 2017

May 3, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Helms gives an update on the Bakken’s production and what 2017 will look like. Helms also discusses energy jobs, economic impact and the importance of hovering around 1-million-barrel-a-day in the Bakken.

ONEOK opens a new office in Sidney

April 26, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association Sena gives an update from Eastern Montana, including a new office opened by ONEOK and other economic indicators involving the Bakken.

Helms give his 2017 Bakken outlook

January 4, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on the Bakken’s 2016 production and how 2017 looks.  He also discusses projected oil prices for 2017 and rig counts.

The ever increasing Governor’s budget

September 26, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Andy Black, President, CEO, National Association of Pipelines and Doug Burgum, entrepreneur Black discusses the Dakota Pipeline protest, water safety and the importance of pipelines. Burgum discusses how government budgets have increased significantly over the past 15 years.

Update on crude by rail and Energy East pipeline

July 31, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on the Energy East Pipeline near Trenton and crude by rail. Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven and U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about how to incentivize the development and use of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies which […]