The 1966 Subaru 360 was also known as the Japanese Beetle

October 15, 2024 jasonspiess 0

The 1966 Subaru 360 stands as a notable entry in the history of compact cars. Developed by Subaru, a subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries (now known as Subaru Corporation), the 360 was introduced to the Japanese market in 1958. It arrived during a time when Japan’s government was encouraging the production of affordable and fuel-efficient vehicles to meet […]

How the Oil and Gas Industry Powers a World Where a Halloween Party Thrives

October 15, 2024 jasonspiess 0

  Halloween, with its vibrant costumes, spooky decorations, and abundant treats, might seem far removed from the intricate world of the oil and gas industry. Yet, petroleum’s influence extends into nearly every aspect of a modern Halloween celebration. From the synthetic materials in costumes to the energy needed for manufacturing and transportation, the oil and […]

Revolutionizing Safety with Bluetooth

October 12, 2024 jasonspiess 0

  “The main purpose is to save lives period,“ owner Joseph Meyers said. When it comes to safety, Bay Block strives to be at the forefront of Fall Protection equipment, Meyers believes. “We maintain a rigorous standard to ensure the utmost safety and success,” Meyers said. “Our primary goal is […]

This Week In Energy for October 12

October 12, 2024 jasonspiess 0

 Kara Glenn, Trades Powered by Her, is helping women change tires, get back into industry after having a baby and assisting with FR Clothing costs too.  Glenn also celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. Trades Powered By Her is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Watford City, North Dakota, with a mission to […]

Trades Powered By Her Helping Women in Oil and Gas

September 23, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Trades Powered By Her is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Watford City, North Dakota, with a mission to empower and support women in trades. Founded by Kara Glenn, this organization aims to break barriers and open opportunities for women to excel in traditionally male-dominated fields such as construction, welding, electrical […]

Wyoming’s Energy Future Symposium Kicks Off in Laramie

September 23, 2024 jasonspiess 0

John Kaszuba, SER Professor of Geology & Geophysics, Nielson Faculty Fellow, John and Jane Wold Centennial Chair in Energy, Department of Geology & Geophysics, University of Wyoming, joins This Week In Energy and The Crude Life to discuss Wyoming’s energy reality and future. Kaszuba is one of the speakers at […]

The Crude Life Movie Reviews: Friday Night Lights with Joe Sinnott

September 23, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Executive Coach Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, and the host of The Energy Detox Podcast joins Jason Spiess on This Week In Energy for a movie review on Friday Night Lights. “Friday Night Lights,” directed by Peter Berg, is more than just a football movie—it’s a poignant reflection of the socio-economic realities of West Texas, where the oil and […]

Patel Recaps the Latest Dallas Fed Energy Survey

September 23, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Kunal Patel, Dallas Federal Reserve, joins Jason Spiess, founder, The Crude Life to review the latest energy survey and discuss their upcoming Energy and the Economy: Meeting Rising Energy Demand in November. The Dallas Fed conducts a quarterly survey of about 200 oil and gas firms located or headquartered in the Eleventh District—Texas, southern New […]

Are You Unwittingly Enabling Chaos? How Trump’s Rally Failures Parallel Leadership Breakdowns in the Energy Industry

August 23, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Executive coach Joe Sinnott drops by The Crude Life to discuss operational failures and organization communication using Saturday’s assassination attempt as talking points and examples. Sinnott, CEO of Witting Partners, lives about 45 minutes from the Butler, PA, site. On July 13, 2024, Donald Trump, a former president of the United States and […]

Martin Continues an Energy Poverty Awareness Campaign

August 23, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Warren Martin, Kansas Strong, joins The Crude Life to discuss the realities of Energy Poverty. A philosophy graduate of Texas Tech University, Warren is an author, teacher, minister, artist, quasi-philosopher and speaker known for his unique teaching style. His passion is to inspire & invest in the next generation of […]

How the Chevron Deference Impacts Energy

August 23, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Jason Isaac, founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute and a Senior Fellow for Life:Powered, a national initiative of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, joined Jason Spiess and Steve Bakken to discuss the impacts of the Supreme Court Decision or Deference regarding the 1984 Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense […]

Sinnott Breaks Down the ConconoPhillips Marathon “Merger”

July 1, 2024 jasonspiess 0

  Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, and host of The Energy Detox Podcast, breaks down the ConocoPhillips Marathon merger for $17.1 billion dollars. Sinnott was part of one of largest mergers in history, at the time, and explains what some of the employees, shareholders and company executives might be thinking. First […]

Emergency Services Continue to Integrate Virtual Reality Training

July 1, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Adam Davis, Paddington County Emergency Management and Clint Kling of Shepherd VR talk about their recent virtual reality training session for fire management. “We were trying to go through a VR simulation of the fire extinguisher systems that are handheld,” Kling said. “Adam and his team they do trainings here in Pennington County with fire […]

Blockchain For Energy Streamlining Technology, Transparency and Trust

July 1, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Blockchain for Energy (B4E), is the energy industry’s first comprehensive emissions management solution, leveraging blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT systems. Camilo Mejia, Enovate and Rebecca Hofmann, Blockchain for Energy, joins The Crude Life to discuss how Blockchain for Energy is integrating into the industrial sector through a variety of ways. “Blockchain […]

Nuclear Power, EVs, and Clean Energy are the Talk of the Town

May 28, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Duane Sand, entrepreneur, graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and was a U.S. Navy officer during the Iraq War joined Townsquare Media’s Talk of the Town hosted by Steve Bakken. Sand is a former inspector for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and advocates for nuclear energy and establishing nuclear power facilities. “I’ve been a proponent of […]

Kansas Strong Kicks Off New Awareness Campaign

May 28, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Warren Martin, executive director, Kansas Strong, talks about the industry’s newest awareness and education campaign “Do Your Own Research”. “Kansas Strong encourages people to do their own research on oil and natural gas before making informed decisions,” Martin said. “The campaign title is Do Your Own Research. And the idea […]

Jodi Johnson, CEO, Red Trail Energy talks Carbon Capture and Ethanol

May 19, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Jodi Johnson, CEO, Red Trail Energy, joins The Crude Life to discuss their pioneering project involving carbon capture and storage. Red Trail Energy, LLC (RTE), an ethanol producer near Richardton, North Dakota, is currently operating a CO2 capture facility adjacent to the RTE ethanol facility, to ultimately inject about 180,000 tonnes […]

The Vital Role of Mental Health in the Oil and Gas Industry

May 19, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Thomas Brewer, TB Group, joins The Crude Life to discuss the high-stakes world of oil and gas extraction, the focus often rests on physical safety and environmental impacts. However, this discussion is from a mental well-being of workers POV (point of view). As the industry navigates challenges ranging from volatile markets […]