The Crude Life Interview: Farmers Union president on energy and ag

September 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmers Union The National Farmers Union’s (NFU) continued their commitment to promoting American grown, renewable energy sources, NFU said recently in a press release.  President Roger Johnson joined the advisory board of New Energy America, a new organization created to promote clean energy jobs in […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 217: Ag working with energy, Davis Refinery and pipeline technology

September 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Energy Communities Interview: Geoff Simon, director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the WDEA’s upcoming annual meeting, Nov 1 and 2, Dickinson, ND.  He previews speakers, topics and potential attendees. Current Energy Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Johnson talks about his new position at the New Energy […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 214: Hurricane Harvey Impact Special

September 5, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Davis Refinery Update Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington shares his thoughts on the team involved with building the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also opines on how the state of North Dakota’s government officials have been treating the project’s permit process. Hurricane Harvey Impact Interview: Justin Kringstad, […]

NDPC hires Pelton

September 5, 2017 jasonspiess 0

  The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) announced that Brady Pelton has joined the organization as Government Affairs Manager. In this position, Pelton will advocate for the NDPC on key issues and their impact on the oil and gas industry on the state, county, local and tribal levels. “We’re excited […]

Special Interview with Geoff Simon on Hurricane Harvey’s Impact

September 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Special Hurricane Harvey Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon gives an overview of the hiring demand in the Bakken and how Hurricane Harvey will impact the need for specialized workers. He also talks about their upcoming annual meeting in November 2017. The Western Dakota Energy Association […]

Downstream energy technology

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Sam Cook, managing editor, Oilman Magazin Cook previews several stories featured in the current issue of The Oilman Magazine. Technology uses in downstream and plastic integrated into the field are discussed in detail with Cook.

New jobs emerging in UAS and artificial intelligence

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Cindy Sanford, Job Service North Dakota Sanford explains how today’s youth understands using a smart phone but lacks desktop computer skills. She also describes how the median age for oil and gas jobs is around 30. Sanford talks about how skill sets are changing in the work place and […]

Setting the standard in energy facilities

August 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants   Edward Martinez of Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants talks about Meridian’s Davis Refinery and how it will be the first of its kind. Martinez discusses the control technology and how a Smart LDAR program will be used to monitor fugitive […]

Williams talks about empowering Native Americans in energy

August 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources, New Town, ND Williams talks about the company’s quest to empower generations of Native Americans by creating an oil company that can provide jobs and generational wealth.  The MHA Nation has about 20% of the Bakken oil reserves under their land. Williams also […]

Oil and gas updating technology in the field

August 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Anthony McDaniels, HEAL Systems McDaniels talks about how the technology and innovation gap needs to bridge together a bit more in oil and gas. He contends that too many companies are trying to use 20th Century technology in the 21st Century.

Davis Refinery showing groundbreaking technology, engineering

August 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants Edward Martinez of Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants talks about Meridian’s Davis Refinery and how it will be the first of its kind. Martinez discusses the control technology and how a Smart LDAR program will be used to monitor fugitive emissions […]

Companies gathering in America’s hottest shale play

August 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Denny Pilcher, West Texas Oil and Gas Convention Pilcher talks about the increasing interest from shale plays across the US for the West Texas Oil and Gas Convention due to the hot action of the Permian basin. The Permian Basin in Texas and New Mexico is the nation’s most […]

Yates compares the Bakken and New Mexico

August 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: John Yates Jr., president, ABO Empire Yates talks about the differences between the Bakken shale play and the ABO shale play in New Mexico. He also discusses how American oil and gas are entering into a new age.

Should we be looking at rig counts different?

August 3, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Streat LLC Michael Filloon of Heart Street LLC believes the industry needs to start looking at rig rates differently.  In fact, not at all. “Everyone looks at rig rates when they really shouldn’t,” Filloon said. “They should look at completion crews.  They pop those holes in […]

Bakken may experience a “short squeeze”

August 2, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Streat LLC Filloon speculates whether the Bakken will enter into a short squeeze in the next few months. He also talks about the overall shale plays and how the Bakken will contribute and compete.

An update from the Bakken’s sweet spot, core

August 2, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Stenberg runs down the latest information involving the community of Watford City, the Bakken and the county’s economy. Stenberg also talks about the school system and how housing has changed over the past 5 years.

Slow down in oil seen as a “gift of catchup”

August 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Watford City is located in the heart of the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota in McKenzie County. “The past couple of years we really did see the oil industry hit a slowdown and we’ve viewed it as a gift of catch up,” Stenberg said. “This allowed us to build […]

North Dakota is hiring

July 31, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Cindy Sanford and Phil Davis, Job Service North Dakota Sanford describes what type of jobs are available across the state of North Dakota. She also gets into oil and gas jobs as well as transportation and construction.

Burgum talks innovation at the well, integration of drones

July 31, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: ND Gov Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov Brent Sanford Sanford talks about the evolution of decreasing the well costs from $12M to $7M, mostly due to innovation. He also explains how the integration of drones into the oil fields. Burgum explains how the higher education system is changing and […]

Roff describes living in Watford City then and now

July 30, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Kylee Roff, RoughRider Center Watford City Roff describe the new facility and mentions some of the different events that have been held there. She also shares her observations of living in Watford City from 2012 to present day where the population grew from about 1,500 people to approximately 7,000.

Using 21st century technology in the 21st century

July 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

  According to Anthony McDaniels, HEAL Corporations, some oil and gas companies are falling behind with updating their well sites. “People are starting to say ‘if I want to be profitable in the 21st century, I have to apply 21st century technology.” McDaniels said. “I can’t just drill 21st century […]