The Crude Life

Introduced in 1964, the Chevrolet Chevelle was General Motors’ response to the growing popularity of intermediate-sized cars. Positioned between the smaller Chevy II and the full-sized Impala, the Chevelle offered versatility, affordability, and performance. By the late 1960s, the muscle car craze was in full swing, and Chevrolet capitalized on […]

Engr. Garba Haruna has been appointed the managing director and chief executive officer of Global Gas Infrastructure and Energy Company, Venturi Quality Services Company. With this appointment, Engr Garba Haruna has become the first African to be appointed and elevated to this position to serve for first 5year term. Venturi […]

Warren Martin, executive director, Kansas Strong, shares his review of Episode 4: A String of Second Chances, of the new series Landman streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus. “The Sting of Second Chances” seems to refer to Tommy Norris’s decision to rekindle his relationship with ex-wife Angela Russo, who declares her intention to leave her new […]

Marshall Watson was sure he received a spam phone call. As the department chair of the Bob L. Herd Department of Petroleum Engineering, it isn’t often he is contacted by Paramount Pictures to assist with an upcoming production. His expertise lies far outside the film industry. “The closest I’ve come to […]

As of 2024, the United States is still the single largest crude oil producer in the world, a position it has held since 2018. However, the U.S. is not a monolithic entity, and the amount of oil that a given area can produce is limited by how much crude is […]

  Joe Sinnott, CEO, Witting Partners and the host of the Energy Detox Podcast gives his post election thoughts on how President-elect Donald Trump will impact the energy sector, how to manage change in an organization while the day-to-day operations have to continue and his attendance at an event that celebrated the first successful hydraulic […]

  Warren Martin, executive director, Kansas Strong, shares his review of Episode One of the new series Landman streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus. In the heart of Texas, roughnecks and billionaires try to get rich quick in the oil industry; Tommy Norris, a struggling executive, tries to take his company to […]

Shockingly, environmentalists, energy policymakers, parents, teachers, students, and those in the media have no clue or understanding about the basis of the products in our daily lives from crude oil! Energy literacy is at its worst. Energy policymakers, armed with their lack of energy literacy, continue their pursuit to eliminate the […]

The 1970 Chevrolet El Camino stands as an icon of automotive ingenuity, representing a fascinating blend of utility, muscle, and style. Revered by enthusiasts, immortalized in pop culture, and boasting remarkable engineering, the 1970 model holds a special place in the annals of automotive history. This feature explores its origins, […]

Paramount Plus isn’t bringing a ton of original movies and shows to the streaming service this month. But what it’s lacking in quantity, it’s more than making up for with quality. This November, two massive new shows are premiering on Paramount Plus. First is “Landman,” the latest show from prolific writer/director […]

As the winter chill sets in, many families across the United States take steps to weatherize their homes. Weatherization, which involves making improvements to reduce energy consumption and maintain a consistent indoor temperature, is crucial for comfort and cost savings. While often associated with insulation and sealing leaks, the process […]

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 […]

  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 […]

Actor and Author Drew Allen has penned a book detailing his concerns about the path the United States of America is currently on. “From one of America’s rising conservative stars comes a brutally honest account of the historic failures of the Biden administration and the most critical and urgent arguments […]

The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has begun planning for the state’s new carbon sequestration program. The program, approved by state lawmakers and Gov. Mike Dunleavy this year, will eventually see the state license pipelines and injection wells that allow companies to store carbon dioxide deep underground. Storage programs, already in […]