The rise of artificial intelligence, the digitization of the economy and everyday life’s growing computing needs have turbocharged the expansion of data centers, driving up a surge in electricity demand in Texas and across the country. Texas’ main grid operator predicts power demand will nearly double by 2030, in part due to […]
Two urban Alaska utilities and the state’s consumer protection attorneys are warning about the risk of rolling blackouts amid an intensifying shortage of natural gas — the fuel used to generate the majority of the region’s electricity. Such blackouts aren’t imminent, officials said, and likely would only develop in a […]
ExxonMobil and its partner offshore Cyprus, QatarEnergy, on Friday started drilling for natural gas in an exploration block in the island nation’s exclusive economic zone, the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, said. The U.S. supermajor and Qatar’s state energy giant launched drilling activities in Block 5, Christodoulides wrote on X. “Cyprus […]
NAPE Week is right around the corner and The Crude Life is excited to bring you news, interviews, pictures and social media activity from the annual event. Over the past decade, The Crude Life has attended NAPE multiple times and consider NAPE to one of the industry’s premier events. NAPE […]
Chris Wright, recently appointed as the United States Secretary of Energy under President Donald Trump, brings a unique blend of industry expertise and a vision for reshaping America’s energy landscape. Known for his leadership as the CEO and Chairman of Liberty Energy, a Denver-based company specializing in hydraulic fracturing, Wright […]
West Virginia will see a renewed focus on economic development and competition with surrounding states through initiatives set to be taken on under Gov. Patrick Morrisey. Morrisey addressed the press on Thursday, discussing what he has for several months dubbed the “Backyard Brawl” for regional economic development, referring to a […]
Homelessness profoundly impacts mental health, creating a vicious cycle that exacerbates existing conditions and fosters new psychological challenges. Individuals experiencing homelessness often endure extreme stress, anxiety, and depression, which are intensified by constant instability, stigma, and exposure to traumatic environments. Many develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic attacks, and chronic […]
Ice skating—a pastime that brings families together, sparks joy, and creates cherished memories—might seem worlds apart from the oil and gas industry. However, the intricate web of energy production and infrastructure powered by this sector is essential to enabling such simple pleasures. Let’s explore the top five ways the oil […]
A roughly $2 billion deal between two Denver-based oil and natural gas companies closed this week, part of a larger pair of transactions worth a total of $4.3 billion. FourPoint Resources LLC spent $2 billion with Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) on Wednesday to acquire oil and gas wells and other […]
Three oil and gas sites in the Permian Basin received recognition Wednesday for their reduction in light pollution, as part of an effort to keep the stars visible in the Permian and San Juan basins. DarkSky International, a global authority on light pollution reduction, applauded efforts of Franklin Mountain Energy […]
Canada’s Greatest Export Terry Etam, author of The End of Fossil Fuel Insanity: Clearing the Air Before Cleaning the Air, columnist for the BOE Report and writer for Public Energy Number One, gives an update on the oil and gas activity north of the border. Canada’s oil production, particularly from Alberta’s oil sands, plays […]
The Dallas Fed conducts a quarterly survey of about 200 oil and gas firms located or headquartered in the Eleventh District—Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Louisiana—which operate regionally, nationally or internationally. The information collected is a valuable component of economic analysis and serves as input for Federal Open Market […]
Christian Wallace is a versatile screenwriter, journalist, and storyteller from West Texas, renowned for his deep insights into American life and culture. Hailing from the small town of Andrews, Texas, Wallace’s roots are intertwined with the hardworking ethos of his family, who are cotton farmers, oil field workers, and cowboys. […]
The ownership, use, and monetization of produced water have rapidly transformed what was once a liability into a valuable asset, creating significant legal and economic uncertainty for operators and landowners alike. With advancements in water recycling technologies and operators discovering new revenue opportunities from produced water byproducts, disputes surrounding produced […]
The 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler holds a special place in the history of American off-road vehicles. As a longer-wheelbase version of the iconic Jeep CJ-7, the Scrambler combined rugged capability with a unique utility design that appealed to off-road enthusiasts, farmers, and adventurers alike. Though its production run was relatively […]
The 1961 International Scout 80 holds a special place in the history of automobiles, marking a revolutionary shift in how utility vehicles were designed and marketed. Often referred to as the first modern SUV, the Scout 80 combined rugged capability with a design that appealed to both outdoor enthusiasts and […]
The Crude Life Vault: Dr. Bill Dunkelberg, Chief Economist, National Federation Independent Business from 2013 in Jackson Hole, Wy. In this episode of The Crude Life Vault, Chief Economist, National Federation Independent Business, Bill Dunkelberg explains why we are in a technology boom and that we are out of […]
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