PBIOS Podcast Party: A Push To Off Shore, Digital

November 29, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Scott Theriot, Danos, (and i2ms) joined podcast party host Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas. The interview talks about their push into the off shore market, past renewable projects and what their Permian activities have been. Founded in […]

Hill, Hamlin Talk Energy Abundance, Industry Issues

November 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Jack Hamlin of Energy Strong and Sargent & Lundy about about his mission and passion to promote and advocate for reliable, abundant, and affordable oil and gas giving a platform for energy literacy and equip other industry leaders with educational efforts. […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: Integrity Shines In The Permian

November 27, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Podcast party host Jason Spiess interviews Jeremy Parker, Integrity Services at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas. Headquartered in the heart of the Permian Basin, Integrity Services provides a wide array of oilfield solutions and services. […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: Some Sage Advice For The Permian

November 26, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Kaes de Jong, president, Sage Oil Services is interviewed by Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group, at the Permian Basin International Oil Show in Odessa, Texas. The two discuss the latest activities in the Permian Basin as well as how 2022 looks for Sage […]

The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 433: ESG, Drag Up Coffee Deal, PBIOS Podcast Party And Senator Hoeven Addresses Recent Energy Price Issues

November 26, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Troy Habben, Gavin Schmitz and Philip Hinojosa, Wellhead Systems Inc, talks with Jason Spiess about ESG (Environmental Social Governance) in oil and gas with Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show in Odessa, Texas. Ron Guskek, president, Liberty […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: Off Shore, Renewables And The Permian Play

November 24, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Juan Torres, general manager, Danos, joined podcast party host Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas. The interview talks about their push into the off shore market, past renewable projects and what their Permian […]

Sustainable Leadership Series: Tommy Boy’s Velvet Glove

November 22, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, joins The Crude Life for a podcast series within a podcast titled “Sustainable Leadership Series: Tommy Boy’s Velvet Glove”. Host Jason Spiess and Sinnott discuss the traditional and new age definitions of a “Velvet Glove” leader.  Traditional definition is an outwardly gentle or friendly manner used […]

REGROW Act Passes The Senate

August 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) informed The Crude Life that the Senate passed the Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells (REGROW) Act, his bipartisan bill with Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to plug and remediate the nation’s orphaned wells. “The REGROW Act is a pro-jobs and pro-natural resources piece […]

Coal Creek Sold, Next Chapter Begins

June 30, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) contacted The Crude Life regarding the Rainbow Energy Center, LLC’s (Rainbow Energy Center) announcement that they have reached an agreement to purchase and operate Coal Creek Station near Underwood, North Dakota. “Rainbow Energy Center’s announcement is welcome news and great relief not only for the hundreds […]

A Tax On Carbon Is A Tax On Everyone

March 27, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Op/Ed by AEA President Thomas Pyle The American Energy Alliance (AEA), the country’s premier pro-consumer, pro-taxpayer, and free-market energy organization, reiterated its opposition to a carbon tax – in any form – in reaction to the news that the American Petroleum Institute has endorsed a “price on carbon.” AEA President […]

Celebrating Women In Energy: Rebekah Wheeler, Revolution Resources

March 7, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Every March since 1987, Congress and U.S. Presidents have designated March as Women’s History Month. This year, The Crude Life celebrates and honors their accomplishments and contributions in history with interviews and stories that center around women’s experiences in industry. The Crude Life believes women are vital in energy.  Today […]

Leaders Continue To React To The Biden Bans

January 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Biden administration has suspended new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits on U.S. lands and waters for 60 days as officials move to reverse the energy and environmental policies of the Trump administration. The suspension announced Thursday follows campaign pledges by President Joe Biden to halt new drilling […]

Year In Review 2020: Becoming ESG Certified

December 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, comments on their newest certification Environmental and Social Management Plan (“ESMP”). The ESMP is intended to reaffirm Meridian’s commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible development and operation of its facilities […]

Industry Events: Christmas Blowout, OCI and COVID Cancels

December 8, 2020 jasonspiess 0

December Oilfield Events Dec 8: 6pm – Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH) Leave 2020 In The Dust, RSVP only, 100 max Christmas Blowout hosted by Reliance OFS, Gladiator Energy, and Ideal Completions benefitting Oilfield Helping Hands with a dinner, a performance by Scott Hayley and a live auction. Contact Katie Grimes […]

Laid Off Workers Look Into Well Investing

August 17, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Brandon Davis, Swan Energy, talks about how the current market conditions are making it an opportune time to invest in oil. For some, they have an understanding of the risk reward in oil and gas and are looking into investing. Davis says now is a great time to invest for […]

Longs Plays, Lake Charles, More BKs and LNG

July 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

East Texas, Haynesville Long Plays Brandon Davis, Swan Energy, explains why some current investment in oil and gas may be 5-year plays right now. He also shares his thoughts on the reduction of drilling costs making $40-$45 oil profitable. “A lot of opportunity in East Texas and Haynesville right now. […]

Energy Sec Brouillette Heading to Texas

July 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette will travel to San Antonio, Texas to meet with energy stakeholders in the region and discuss the current state of energy markets. On Friday, July 10, Secretary Brouillette will head to Houston, Texas with Under Secretary of Energy Mark […]

Small Business Denial, Shut Ins, OG Diversity

June 10, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Small Business Suffering Signs According to energy author and expert Art Berman, small business is in for a rough second half of 2020. And he’s not alone either. This author says “Small Business Die Off Is Here“. Berman believes the past six months of COVID Shutdowns just sped up what […]

Energy Priorities Must Continue

May 21, 2020 jasonspiess 0

At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven secured support for North Dakota’s energy priorities with Mark Menezes, the nominee to serve as Deputy Secretary of Energy. The senator urged Menezes to work with him in helping maintain the nation’s oil […]

Energy to Purchase Sweet Crude Oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve

May 13, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Department of Energy releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to purchase up to one million barrels of sweet crude oil for delivery to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR): “I appreciate this effort by Secretary Brouillette, especially the focus on small to […]

Great River Energy announces to retire Coal Creek Station in 2022

May 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Great River Energy (GRE), a not-for-profit wholesale electric power cooperative providing power in Minnesota and Wisconsin, announced plans to retire its 1,151-megawatt (MW) coal generating power plant, Coal Creek Station, in Underwood, N.D., during the second half of 2022. “We are disappointed that Great River Energy has decided not to […]

North Dakota flared 19% of its natural gas production in 2019

April 30, 2020 jasonspiess 0

According to the North Dakota Oil & Gas Division’s February 2020 Director’s Cut & Monthly Production Report, gross natural gas production in North Dakota averaged 2.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2019, an 827% increase compared with the 2010 level of 0.3 Bcf/d. Increases in natural gas production […]