The Crude Life Podcast Episode 52
April 15, 2020
Guests/Topics:
James Coleman, Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, gives an update from the Texas Railroad Commission meeting April 14, 2020.
Coleman explains some of the bigger picture items they are talking about from OPEC to production cuts to emission management to what the silver lining is in all this chaos.
The interview also discusses price fixing and OPEC manipulation, cutbacks to increase and whether your enemy of your enemy is your friend.
Coleman concludes the interview by giving his personal views on the oil cut theory in Texas.
Bruce Bullock, Director, Maguire Energy Institute at SMU Cox School of Business, comments on the historic Texas Railroad Commission meeting regarding the reduction of oil production. Observations from the meeting ranged from environmental angles to OPEC to more value to mineral owners. Texas bravado and their power is also discussed in the interview.
Bullock mentioned a comment made from Texas Railroad Commission Christi Craddick about being in unknown territory and each decision and indecision could have major impacts on the global energy market.
Daily Radio Update on The Podcast:
Thomas Funderburk, Lone Star GeoServices, explains how the highly touted Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance is not exactly what the political leaders are disclosing it to be.
Daily Headlines:
Texas’ oil and gas regulators aren’t ready to cut production yet
Helms: North Dakota’s oil and gas industry has shut in at least 260,000 barrels of oil production
Only government order could spoil Allegiant Stadium’s completion date, exec says
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The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green’s Eco-Watch: Migratory Bird Treaty Act reform will clarify longstanding confusion
The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green (not pictured above) has been traveling across the planet cleaning streets, sidewalks, swamps and souls as part of the Clean Your Mind Tour.
The Eco-Champ is engaging with people from all of Earth’s nations about the eco-realities cell phone usage and environmental energy.
The Greatest Environmentalist on Earth is letting the world know environmentalists have lost their way and Renewables Ain’t Doable Without Fossil Fuelables.
Planet Service Announcement:
Links to Exclusive Interviews:
James Coleman, Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Bruce Bullock, Director, Maguire Energy Institute at SMU Cox School of Business
Thomas Funderburk, Lone Star GeoServices
The Crude Life Music Crossover: Moody River Band
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