When the government encroaches into industry
Interviews: Steve Mortenson, president, Independent Water Providers Mortenson talks about the water business and how the government is increasing their encroachment into the industry.
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Writer recalls when he took on AOL Time Warner
Interview: Stephen Heins, owner, Word Merchant Heins talks about his professional stint taking on AOL/Time Warner and how that experience lead to his current article and commentary gig.
What shale plays look like at $40
Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Street, LLC Filloon talks about their firms investments into the oil and gas industry and what shale plays look like with $40 oil.
Plastic molds and containers in energy extraction
Interview: Rick Moon, Frank’s Manufacturing Moon talks about how their plastic molds and containers are being used in shale plays across the US, including the Bakken.
Job Service talks Bakken jobs
Interview: Cindy Sanford and Phil Davis, Job Service North Dakota Sanford and Davis talk about what type of jobs are available in the Bakken as well as what type of employee companies are looking for.
ND Gov impressed with how oil is responding to low oil prices
Interview: ND Gov Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov Brent Sanford Burgum gives an update on the Bakken and how impressed he is with oil companies being able to respond to low oil prices. Sanford talks about the how the Bakken will be integrating more drones and UAS technology.
Prentice discusses PSC, Davis Refinery
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about a misunderstanding with the Public Service Commission permit and the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also explains how they are hosting public meetings to engage with the local residents about the refinery.
Company finding success in the Bakken
Interviews: Kevin Black, owner, Creedence Energy Systems Black gives an overview of his company’s operations in the Bakken oil fields and back story.
CEO reacts to water permit for Davis Refinery
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also reacts to their recent Water Allocation permit granted by the North Dakota Department of Health.
Bakken Conference talks innovation, recycling
Interview: Luke Geiver and John Nelson, Bakken Conference and Expo Geiver and Nelson give an overview of topics included during the 3rd Annual Bakken Confernence and Expo, including how to adjust during low oil prices, new innovative well technology and recycling fluids.
Bakken Conference expected to attract hundred of energy enthusiasts
Interviews: Luke Geiver and John Nelson, Bakken Conference and Expo Geiver and Nelson talk about the people and companies lined up for the 3rd Annual Bakken Conference and Expo.
Real estate firm sees increases in hunting leases
Interview: Tim Manning, Tobacco Creek Properties Manning discusses several ranch properties for sales and how they are seeing an increase in hunting rights being leased out to outfitters and corporations.
OilField Report: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery, coming to Belfield, ND. The Davis Refinery will be the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in the past 50 years. Prentice explains why the refinery is being billed as “the cleanest refinery on the […]
OilField Report: Iain Vasey, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Interview: Iain Vasey, president and CEO, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation Vasey discusses the oil and gas economic impact, energy employment and the world’s largest ethylene cracker plant coming to Corpus Christi, Texas and the industry. Iain Vasey is an experienced Economic Development and Real Estate professional specializing in […]
DAPL BBQ now smoking for hire
Interview: Stephan Kershisnik, owner, DAPL BBQ Kershisnik talks about how obtaining a piece of the DAPL pipeline and turning it into a BBQ smoker has created a good weekend job.
Employment contracts picking up in oil and gas
Interview: Matt French, attorney and partner, Hamm French Law Firm French talks about the increase in oil company employment contracts, proprietary information and lease disputes with land owners.
From chemist to oilman
Interview: Rex Tucker, owner and president, Compliance Cavalry Tucker talks about how his early days as a chemist creating resin proppants resulting in creating several businesses in the oil and gas business. He also shares stories about the bust years in oil and gas during the 1980’s.
Hedrington explains how green the Davis Refinery will be
Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery being built in the U.S. in the past 50 years, coming to Belfield, ND. He also addresses local comments regarding the refinery and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
An extra piece of DAPL pipeline making money as a smoker
Interviews: Stephan Kershisnik, DAPL BBQ Kershisnik talks about how an extra piece of the DAPL pipeline converted into a BBQ Smoker has created a weekend business venture.
The Crude Life Interview: Chris Boswell, EcoStim
Chris Boswell, co-founder and CEO, EcoStim Energy Solutions has more than 28 years of executive management experience in the oilfield-services industry, Boswell has helped grow numerous successful businesses. As the CFO of Petroleum Geo-Services, he helped expand PGS’ operations into new international markets and secured over $3 billion in capital […]
Latshaw talks new technology in energy extraction
Interview: Trent Latshaw, owner, Latshaw Drilling Latshaw talks about their energy holding and three new technologies their company has used to adapt to modern shale oil.
Employment contracts becoming more common in oil and gas
Interview: Matt French, attorney and partner, Hamm French Law Firm French talks about the emerging world of employment contracts in the oil and gas industry. Hamm French, PLLC is a business-focused law firm located in Midland, Texas serving businesses and individuals across Texas and New Mexico. Hamm French is focused […]
How frac sand impacts Shale Play USA
Interview: Rex Tucker, owner, Compliance Cavalry Tucker talks about frac sand and how it is involved in the fracking process. Compliance Cavalry Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anew Industrial LLC, an industrial service company that supplies turnkey project and maintenance support to factories, quarries and processing plants across […]
The road to building the greenest refinery in the nation
Interview: Tom Williams, VP Permitting, Meridian Energy Group Gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in 50 years, being constructed in Belfield, ND. According to Meridian Energy Group, their mission is to provide long-term shareholder value through the development and operation of the […]
The water wars in western North Dakota needs true leadership…..now
This is part five of a five part series “The North Dakota Western Water Wars”. This piece is the final installment of a five part series on the anomalous water industry found in the Bakken oil fields in western North Dakota. Originally this installment was going to focus on what […]
Permitting patience with nation’s first clean refinery
Interview: Tom Williams, VP Permitting, Meridian Energy Group Williams talks about the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in the last 50 years, as well as an update on the water and air quality permits.
ND PSC Chairman talks Cenex Pipeline
Interview: Randy Christmann, North Dakota Public Service Chairman Christmann talks about the Cenex Pipeline and gives some timelines on construction and operation.
Energy companies helping build ND Cowboy Hall of Fame
Interview: Wild Bill Palanuk, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Wild Bill talks about donations from energy companies to the Cowboy Hall of Fame and how it built their new audio visual area.
Diesel technology making progress in clean energy
Interview: Alan Schaeffer, executive director, Diesel Technology Forum Schaeffer discusses diesel technology and the progress industry has made over the past 20 years in clean energy. He also discusses the natural gas vehicle market and how diesel looks in the future of transportation.
Drilling in Texas, now on to the Bakken
Interview: Jeremy Paul, CEO and president, Eagle Natural Resources Paul talks about their current business model of drilling and extracting oil in Texas and how they are now looking at some property in the Bakken to apply that model to.
OilField Report: Tom Williams, VP of Permitting, Meridian Energy Group
Interview: Tom Williams, VP of Permitting, Meridian Energy Group The OilField Report host Jason Spiess and Tom Williams discuss the Davis Refinery and the responsibility that comes with building the first greenfield refinery in the United States in over 50 years. Williams talks in depth about the permitting process and […]
From Argentina to Texas
Interview: Chris Boswell, CEO and co-founder, EcoStim Energy Solutions Boswell talks about working with energy endeavors in Argentina and South America. He also explains why global business will be relevant in today’s local economy in the next several years. With more than 28 years of executive management experience in the […]
Drug testing hair in the workplace
Interview: Dan Parker, owner, AnyLabTestNow Parker talks about hair follicle testing in the workplace and also shares some stories of people trying to cheat on drug tests. Parker also explains timelines in regards to inches of hair. Host Jason Spiess shares a story about drug testing in the Bakken […]
ONEOK talks about their Bakken plans
Interview: Craig Forsander, ONEOK Forsander reviews ONEOK’s last five years of projects in the Bakken and how that layers into their long term plans. ONEOK was originally founded in 1906 as an intrastate natural gas pipeline business in Oklahoma, today ONEOK is one of the nation’s premier energy companies involved […]
Entrec gearing up for a busy summer
Interview: Chip Wilkes, head dispatcher, ENTREC Crane and Heavy Haul Hiring in the Bakken is the topic on hand and Wilkes talks about how many people Entrec is hiring to get ready for this summer’s anticipated uptick in drilling.