A Tale Of Truckers, Trainers And Tankers

August 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jenna Norman and Mike Lee of Nuverra Environmental Solutions share their stories during a Saturday Morning Storytellers recording session this week at the Little Missouri Inn & Suites Watford City in the heart of the Bakken, the City of Watford City. Jenna talk about her journey from Rome, GA, to […]

The Crude Life Fall Season Premiere Weeks Kicks Off Sept 8

August 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Absolutely amazing guests, interviews, and experts are being added to The Crude Life’s Fall Season Premiere Week! The Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show returns M-F on Sept 8 with new segments and reindeer games to start your day! A few of our special guests are Megan Lundstrom, M.A., Co-Founder, […]

Sgamma Recaps A World Wide Weird, Wild Week In Oil And Gas

August 19, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Kathleen Sgamma, President, Western Energy Alliance, recapped the past week to week and a half of increasingly weird behavior from the White House regarding the oil and gas industry. Sgamma referred to the weird behavior as another example of the Biden Administration wanting to shut down the American oil and […]

NAPE Week Kick Off With Thousands Ready To Make Deals

August 18, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill is live at NAPE all week. Click here to contact Hill via LinkedIn This year’s keynote speaker is former Secretary of Defense and retired Marine General James N. Mattis. One of the preeminent leaders of his generation, Mattis has spent nearly five […]

Interior Issues Statement on Oil and Gas Leasing Program

August 17, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Below is a statement from the Department of the Interior: “The Department of the Interior (Interior) confirmed today that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has appealed the preliminary injunction entered by the district court in Louisiana v. Biden, which enjoined Interior from implementing the pause in new federal oil and […]

Water Infrastructure Critical In Bakken

August 16, 2021 jasonspiess 0

In a meeting with Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau and Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Regional Director Brent Esplin , Senator John Hoeven and Senator Kevin Cramer outlined the importance of advancing water infrastructure projects for maintaining a high quality of life and strong economic growth in North Dakota. […]

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 […]

The Summer Work Hard Play Hard Destination

August 11, 2021 jasonspiess 0

This week Watford City is Your Summer Play Hard Work Hard Destination! Check out this list of events for The Best of the West RibFest Week in Watford City! Wednesday Aug 11 A relaxing Maah Daah Hey trail hike and tour of the Rough Rider Center Thursday Aug 12 Work […]

Sustainable Leadership Series: Is Your Workplace A Crab Bucket?

August 3, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, discusses leadership styles for many experiencing a transition in industry. The interview centers around “Crab Bucket” cultures and ” Narcissists” leaders. Sinnott gives several examples of how to identify, navigate and deal with toxic workplaces. Diving further into the topic, Sinnott explains how communication flows are […]

Permian Continues To Evolve, Community Changing

August 2, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Charles “Choc” Harris, Protector and Associates Security Service talks about the evolving Permian Basin. “Choc”, a former Sheriff, brings a different perspective to the conversation. Community, law enforcement issues and the importance of positive human energy are also discussed in detail. The interview was conducted in the Permian Basin Association […]

Carbon’s Role In Climate Change Challenged

July 29, 2021 jasonspiess 0

David Munson, Get Real Alliance, talks about the realities in climate change and industry. Munson has concerns that venture beyond industry too. Munson believes there are other concerns more pressing right now than climate change and discusses several. The Get Real Alliance supports rock dust remineralization of soil and wetlands, […]

Digital Field Tickets Changing Industry Speeds And Workflows

July 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

John Mark Cavitt, CEO, RigER, details his background to set the table for the service and digitization work currently being deployed in the oil industry. A former teacher, youth pastor and chemist, Cavitt brings a diverse background and perspective to the oil and gas industry. The integration of technology is […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 127: Water Pipeline Sniffing Dogs, Singer Songreader, Transitional Energy And Petroleum Powered Possibilities

July 27, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 127 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling wonder if Water Pipeline Sniffing Dogs Exist, New Resume Titles, Bakken’s Boondoggle, Permian’s Power, Colorado’s Conundrum, ESG, EPA, USA, NFL and WTF Hour Two Work Hard: North Dakota Agriculture Director Doug […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 126: Barstool Energy Sports Shouting, International Opportunities, Tinder Tool And Bezos’ Gary And Ace Rocket Ride Carbon Footprint

July 24, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 126 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about the Carbon Footprint of Jeff Bezos’ Space Joyride, Government Transitioning Oil, Douche Coin, Industry’s Energy Apathy, International Energy, AramcoBrats, New Tinder Date Term, Climate Change, The New Tetris […]

Nationally Television Show Coming To Watford City RibFest

July 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The popular BBQ lifestyle program Mad Dog & Merrill will be making their way to the Best of the West RibFest Watford City. Internationally recognized and self-proclaimed “Grillologists,” Mad Dog & Merrill®, entertain and educate thousands of backyard enthusiasts every year with the finer points of grilling on America’s Favorite […]

Energy Independence, Food Security And International Opportunity

July 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

ND Agriculture Commissioner and Industrial Commission member Doug Goehring just landed this week from a successful mission in Qatar and Turkey. The mission was intended to build relationships with Qatar and Turkey that started during the pandemic to create a lasting footprint for the future. “North Dakota is experiencing growing […]

Haaland Visiting Colorado, Sgamma Demands Energy Answers

July 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Kathleen Sgamma, president of Western Energy Alliance, which represents 200 companies engaged in all aspects of environmentally responsible exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the West. It’s time for President Joe Biden’s Interior Department to start giving some answers to the American people about its policies governing […]

How A Well Site Is Like A Small City

July 22, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Brett Chell, President and CEO, Cold Bore Technology gives an overview of what Cold Bore Technology is and does. The two discuss how all the moving parts on a well pad is very similar to a small city. Chell explains how his technology allows the different parts of the well site to communicate in real time creating […]

Construction Begins On Bakken Expansion Pipeline

July 20, 2021 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent The Crude Life the following statement after WBI Energy began construction on the North Bakken Expansion Pipeline. Hoeven worked to secure federal approval for the $260 million natural gas expansion project, which will help to […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 125: Alligator Tossing, Professional F-Bombs, ESG University, EMO Night, Eat The Rich And Well Pads Are Cities

July 19, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 125 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about Swearing in the Workplace, Coal’s Place in this World, EMO, Robots, Emoji Ownership, Renewable Energy, Hybrid Batteries and AramcoBrat Story about School Bombing Drills. Hour Two Work Hard: Brett […]

Will The Electric Frac Be The Future Of Oil And Gas

July 19, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Ron Gusek, President, Liberty Oilfield Services, talks about the recent Fox News report on the North Face Hypocrisy and the push behind Liberty Oilfield Services awareness campaign. The two also talk about the Electric Frac the team at Liberty is integrating into their operations. Economics, natural gas and the ESG […]

Climate Tax, Pipelines, API And The Big Crew Shift

July 15, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Mark Stansberry addresses many critical issues in energy today. Here are a few topics of discussion: Current State of Industry Carbon Tax and API’s Role and Influence ESG Concerns and Examples Pipelines as Critical Infrastructure The Digital Transitions The Big Crew Shift Industry will not go away but some of […]

Texas Regulator Talks ESG, Climate Tax And BBQ

July 13, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright gives an update from the state regulator’s offices. RCC Wright cites several pieces of legistlation that could impact the oil and gas industry. Renewables, ESG and Climate Taxes are also discussed in the exclusive interview. RCC Wright concludes the interview with a very passionate tip […]

More Mergers And What’s A Muth Mouth?

July 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow and Shepstone Management Company joins Work Hard portion of the Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show to discuss the recent merger between Cabot Oil and Gas and Cimarex Energy. Host Jason Spiess and Shepstone discuss whether the merger is a takeover or an actual merger. Shepstone, who is geographically located in the Marcellus, gives […]

Tearing Down Industry Silos, Energizing Female Empowerment

July 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Alma Cook, Cook Compliance Solutions dives into the interview right away about how the industry still has silos and what they look like from an outside perspective. The Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show also talks about how Alma, a female environmentally minded professional gravitated to industry. She explains how her […]

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Flaring, Public Relations And Does ESG Connect With Industry

July 7, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Benjamin Holliday , Holliday Energy Law Group was in Bismarck for a speaking gig at a Landman’s Convention and happen to stop by the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. This impromptu interview turned into an organic discussion on ESG. The two talk about how industry was already going ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and how there […]