The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected four new projects to receive up to $8.4 million to establish new geothermal energy and heat production from abandoned oil and gas wells. With this funding, DOE is partnering with existing well owners and operators to use their idle or unproductive wells to […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Larry Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss his trip to Ukraine last week, Ukraine-Russia tensions, and Democrats’ failed Build Back Broke plan. Excerpts and the full video are below. On Joe Biden’s Leadership: “What we should have […]
Abraxas Petroleum Corporation has reported that 435 barrels of produced water were released due to a vandalism Sunday, January 23 at the Stenehjem 6H oil and gas well , about 9 miles east of Watford City, North Dakota. The incident left valves open on location and the sheriff’s office was […]
The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) highlighted updated employment figures for the Texas upstream sector. Citing the latest Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), TIPRO reported that Texas upstream employment for December 2021 totaled 188,700, an increase of 3,000 jobs […]
GeoPark Limited (“GeoPark” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GPRK), an independent Latin American oil and gas explorer, operator and consolidator today announced its first hydrocarbon discovery in the Perico block (GeoPark non-operated, 50% WI) in the Oriente basin in Ecuador. The Jandaya 1 exploration well was drilled and completed to a […]
The following industry experts, policy makers and community leaders have engaged with The Crude Life regarding President Joe Biden’s first year in office, which has impacted the energy industry in historic ways. “President Biden’s economic policies have reversed the V-shaped recovery of the Trump Administration. And yet, even today, the […]
US Senator John Hoeven engaged with The Crude Life after the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC) approved the Class VI permit for the geologic storage of CO2 from Project Tundra. This carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project is able to advance due to the 45Q tax credit, which helps […]
Crescent Point Energy has reported a release occurring Thursday, January 20 at the CPEUSC Sonny 25 saltwater disposal, about 11 miles northwest of Epping, North Dakota. Crescent Point Energy reported that 800 barrels of produced water were released due to an alarm failure. At the time of reporting 800 barrels […]
Ongoing Railroad Commission of Texas site visits to natural gas facilities show that significant progress has been made by Texas facilities to supply the fuel in emergency weather conditions. As the recent freezing weather at the end of December demonstrated, much needed quantities of natural gas did flow to electric […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks at a press conference regarding Ukraine. This immediately follows Senator Cramer’s participation in the bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Kiev to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. On Ukraine: “In the spirit of unity, let […]
The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $848,845 in fines involving 185 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference on Tuesday, January 11. The Commission has primary oversight and enforcement of the state’s oil and gas industry and intrastate pipeline safety. Seven dockets involved $385,383 in penalties after […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) discussed the Federal Reserve’s energy and climate role with Lael Brainard, nominee to be Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve, at a Senate Banking Committee hearing. The senator began by thanking Dr. Brainard for Wednesday’s meeting where he outlined concerns about her previous comments on […]
ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Shell Enterprises LLC’s prolific Delaware basin position for $9.5 billion in cash. After customary closing adjustments, cash paid for the acquisition is approximately $8.6 billion, with an effective date of July 1, 2021. The assets include ~225,000 net acres […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) corrected the record on U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s remarks about the “Democrats’ socialist, big government agenda” during a Senate Banking committee hearing today. Senator Cramer specifically discussed the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) score on Democrats’ Build Back Better agenda, the lack […]
The Biden administration has recommended a major change in the nation’s oil and gas leasing program that will focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water. The report by the Interior Department completes a review […]
US Senator John Hoeven, Senator Kevin Cramer and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Water Assistant Administrator Radhika Fox engaged with a stakeholder listening session in Bismarck on the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The listening session comes after the Biden administration released a proposed rule to reinstate the […]
In response to President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. Department of the Interior will withdraw a 10-mile zone around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park from oil and natural gas leasing and development for a 20-year period, Western Energy Alliance issued the following statement attributable to association President Kathleen Sgamma: “President Biden […]
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) and Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) held a video press conference to discuss how the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will deliver for New Mexico. The bill includes billions of dollars to invest in […]
U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, U.S. Congressman Kelly Armstrong as well as North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum have all engaged with The Crude Life regarding the Biden Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of a new methane emissions proposal. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), member […]
Crestwood Equity Partners LP announced that they will acquire Oasis Midstream Partners in a $1.8 Billion Transaction. Some highlights include: Combination creates a leading midstream service provider in the Williston Basin with a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $7.0B Transaction is an at-market deal based on closing prices for […]
The Industrial Forest top projections, come back to win against BCK9 Pipeline Leak Detection in 167.48-121.94 beatdown The Industrial Forest showed up, cruising to a 167.48-121.94 victory over BCK9 Pipeline Leak Detection. The Industrial Forest got out to an early 16.40-point lead on Thursday. BCK9 Pipeline Leak Detection came back […]
The Crude Life Fantasy Football League Week 4 Results and Recap Rough Rider Center come up short of predictions, lose to Certarus CNG in 128.02-87.92 rout There’s no way around it, Rough Rider Center dropped the ball, at least compared to projections, as Certarus CNG rolled to a 128.02-87.92 win. […]
This year the Oldest and Largest Oil Show in the country will be having a Positively Professional, Perhaps Pleasantly Plucky, Permian Podcast Party! Matthew Hill, Ken Lavin, Keith Stelter and Jason Spiess will be bringing their podcasts to the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa Texas Oct 19-21 […]
During his second round of questions at today’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Afghanistan withdrawal, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) questioned Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley about why their written testimonies were submitted to the committee after […]
American Infrastructure Group, Inc. (“AIGI”) (“InfraSix”) announced the acquisition of Patriot Drone Operators LLC. PDO, is a company formed by Richard Westover, active duty US Air Force cyber security analyst. Its purpose is to gain special disabled veterans owned small business (“SDVOSB”) status as well as build a drone operator […]
Week Three is in the books and Titan Solutions and Epic Workflow continue their winning ways in The Crude Life Fantasy Football League. The Industrial Forest fall to TitanLiner, 116.74-98.78 The Industrial Forest failed to bring their A game, as TitanLiner came from behind to earn a 116.74-98.78 victory. Despite […]
At an open meeting of the Railroad Commission of Texas, Commissioner Wayne Christian was unanimously elected Chairman for a second time. Following the vote, Christian released the following statement: “It has been an honor of my lifetime to serve on the Railroad Commission during a historic time for our state […]
The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill Interviews Sammy Graham and David Farrell of Cudd Energy Services at NAPE. The interview centers around recycled water and how the idea of water has changed in oil and gas. Cudd Energy Services (CES) is a leading provider of innovative technology in […]
After two weeks of The Crude Life Fantasy Football, three teams remain undefeated, while three are still looking for their first victory. The Industrial Forest come back to beat Certarus CNG’s in 133.96-110.16 blowout The Industrial Forest scored an easy victory over Certarus CNG’s, cruising to a 133.96-110.16 win. The […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a Senate Banking Committee member, hosted Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon in North Dakota for a visit to the University of Mary, where the two met with business school students and participated in a town hall with stakeholders from the energy and financial industries. The […]
Blessed with a solid draft position (No. 3 overall), expectations were high for Oilify. After they drafted, however, those expectations faded immediately, as this team is on track for an unexceptional 8th-place finish in The Crude Life. Oilify are predicted to post a record of 6-9 (2,074 points). Oilify’s Biggest […]
Titan Solutions can attribute this mediocre performance to their below-average draft position after drafting in the back half of the first round (No. 7 overall). With a projected record of 5-10 (2,129 points), this team doesn’t strike fear in the heart of anyone. Titan Solutions are predicted to finish 9th […]
Despite getting the No. 4 overall pick, BCK9 Pipeline Leak Detection drafted a roster that will struggle to put up wins. Opponents will enjoy defeating them on a weekly basis, as this team is projected to finish 11th in The Crude Life. Behind multiple Big Dogs in the early rounds […]
Epic Workflow was unlucky to land the last pick in the first round. While some thrive in that scenario, this team responded to the adversity by tanking the draft and finishing with the worst projected team in The Crude Life. Epic Workflow are projected to finish with a mark of […]
Despite getting the No. 6 overall pick, TitanLiner drafted a roster that will have trouble putting up wins. Opponents may enjoy defeating them frequently, as this team is projected to finish 10th in The Crude Life. TitanLiner is looking at a record of 4-11 (2,108 points). TitanLiner’s Biggest Steal of […]
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