Patel Recaps the Latest Dallas Fed Energy Survey

January 21, 2025 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Landman Co-Creator Christian Wallace Joins The Crude Life

January 14, 2025 jasonspiess 0

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. […]

From Waste To Wealth: Navigating The Ownership Of Produced Water And Lithium In Texas

January 10, 2025 jasonspiess 0

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 Crude Life Vault: ONEOK’s Gibson Talks Natural Gas

January 9, 2025 jasonspiess 0

John Gibson talks about the difference between natural gas in the Bakken and Texas. John Gibson is non-executive chairman of the board of ONEOK, ONEOK Partners and ONE Gas. He most recently was chairman and chief executive officer of both ONEOK and ONEOK Partners after serving as chairman, president and […]

The 1981 Jeep CJ-8 Scrambler: A Trailblazer in Jeep History

January 9, 2025 jasonspiess 0

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 Crude Life Vault: Kerri Frank, a Visionary Entrepreneur

January 7, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Kerry Frank is a visionary entrepreneur and the founder of Comply365, a pioneering software company specializing in innovative solutions for the travel, aviation, and compliance industries. Known for her ability to lead through challenges with determination and humor, Frank has been instrumental in building a company that addresses critical operational needs with […]

Oilman Reviews Landman the Series Episode 9 “WolfCamp”

January 7, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Warren Martin, Kansas Strong, reviews and reacts to the latest episode of Landman, streaming exclusively on Paramount +. Landman is starting to wind down now, and in Episode 9, ‘WolfCamp’, there’s major changes throughout the episode that becomes very heavy for Tommy in the oil patch. In Landman Episode 8, Monty suffered a huge blow […]

The Crude Life Vault: The Straight Dope on Drug Testing in Industry

January 4, 2025 jasonspiess 0

Vickie Schmidt, Schmidt & Associates discusses a variety of drug testing methods in the Bakken oil fields and industrial workplace. Drug testing has significantly advanced in the past 15 years, reflecting technological innovations, changing societal norms, and the emergence of new substances. Schmidt gives an overview of how the landscape of […]

The Crude Life Vault: The Pawn Star of the Bakken

January 3, 2025 jasonspiess 0

  Raymond Gentry is the Pawn Star of the Bakken. In this episode of The Crude Life Vault, Gentry talks about the boom and busts of Shale Play USA from a Pawn Brokers’ perspective. (Article and interview are from 2013.) A new year often acts as a catalyst for individuals ushering […]

The Crude Life Vault: Catching Up With Ed Schafer

January 2, 2025 jasonspiess 0

  The Crude Life founder Jason Spiess interviews former North Dakota governor and then-current Continental Resources board member Ed Schafer about how important technology is in the Bakken oil boom. Interview from November 2013. His answer prompted us to ask other industry experts whether the Bakken was a tech boom. Schafer said […]

Kirk Cousins Benching, Ownership Using Madden Scores and the Business of College Sports

December 26, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Executive Coach Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, and the host of The Energy Detox Podcast joins Jason Spiess to breakdown the executive decisions involved with benching Kirk Cousins and how they have handled the situation. The two also discuss how organizations and management handles alternative information in decision making processes, like the New York Jets owner relying on Madden […]

The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle: An American Icon

December 19, 2024 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Middle East Oil Giants Appoint Kebbi Citizen as New CEO

December 17, 2024 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Oilman Reacts to Landman the Series Episode 4

December 17, 2024 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Oilman Reacts to Landman the Series Episode 3

December 16, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Warren Martin, executive director, Kansas Strong, shares his review of Episode 3: Hell Has A Front Yard, of the new series Landman streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus. Topics covered in the interview reaction with Warren Martin: Resetting the Hollywood Storyline involving the cartel, oil companies, government agencies and wealthy oil tycoons. Regulations in energy […]

Top 6 Oil-Producing States in 2024 (So Far)

December 5, 2024 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Oilman Reacts to Landman the Series Episode 2

December 5, 2024 jasonspiess 0

Warren Martin, executive director, Kansas Strong, shares his review of Episode 2: Dreamers and Losers, of the new series Landman streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus. Topics covered in the interview reaction with Warren Martin: The shared house and communal living in the oil patch Blow Out seemed to be the theme […]