Bynum School Offers Gratitude, Hope in Oil and Gas

October 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Keri St John, Bynum School talks about how the oil and gas industry has impacted the community and her school. The interview took place shortly before their annual fundraising event, Chukkers for Children, at the Midland Polo Club. St. John explains how the school is assisting the local community and […]

Wildcatting, Big Data and Doing Business in the Permian

October 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

This week on Mining Money, Brandon Davis, CEO, Imran Khan and Jeremy Pate of Swan Energy are live on location at Cowboys and Indians restaurant in Houston, Texas. Jason Spiess: Welcome, folks. This is an episode of Mining the Money Meets Living the Crude Life in Houston, Texas, right outside […]

Watford City Still Embracing Growth, Opportunities

October 6, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development and Job Authority, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken oil field. Watford City and McKenzie County are considered the “hot zone” for the Bakken and have been seeing an increase in births at their local hospitals as well as opening a […]

Now is Time to Stop the Analysis to Paralysis and Act

September 28, 2020 jasonspiess 0

This week on Mining Money,  Brandon Davis, CEO, of Swan Energy gives some advice for those stuck in a world of uncertainty. Davis gives some advice on ways to overcome the “analysis to paralysis”, which is prevalent in today’s market. Brandon Davis, Swan Energy. Jason Spiess: Thank you very much for joining us here today, folks. […]

Dallas Fed Surveys Oil Industry, Stabilization of Industry

September 25, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Kunal Patel, Dallas Federal Reserve, discusses the results of the their quarterly survey involving the oil and gas industry. The four-year-old survey measures the health of the region’s oil and gas industry. In March, the survey’s business activity index dropped to what was at the time its lowest reading ever. […]

Oil and Gas Continue To Support Community Events

September 24, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Matt Hill, Knight Energy, talks about the changes made to the Oilfield Tailgate events due to COVID. This year, rather than all the Oklahoma Sooner football games, they will be having one event November 21 for the Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State game. Hill expressed gratitude that Oilfield Tailgate was able […]

Oil Prices Wars, Flares to Bitcoin and Prepare for 2021

September 23, 2020 jasonspiess 0

‘We Are Likely Heading into an Oil Price War’: Crude Prices Rally After Big Supply Drop Oil prices are up — are gas prices soon to follow? Brent crude, which influences crude oil prices worldwide, increased 4.2% to $42.36 per barrel last week — and remained as high as $41.65 […]

Understand Bitcoin, Blockchain When Discussing 2021

September 21, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tom Masiero, Great American Mining Company gives an overview of how Bitcoin and Blockchain work as many companies have started their 2021 planning. Masiero explains how the cryptocurrency and cloud-based platform is being integrated into oil and gas right now. He also gives an update on his Bitcoin mining projects […]

Don’t Mix Oil and Politics, Energy isn’t Political

September 20, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Paul Meyers, Legacy Wealth Management, gives an outlook on the oil industry’s 2021 as well as the recent production numbers from Texas and the Bakken. Meyers also opines that oil and politics should be separate, citing North Dakota Department of Mineral Resource director Lynn Helms’ implied political endorsement during his […]

The Calm Before The Investment Storm

September 17, 2020 jasonspiess 0

This week on Mining Money, Jeremy Pate and Imran Khan of Swan Energy discuss the calm before the storm in regards to investments. Jason Spiess: Thank you, gentlemen, for joining us this week on Mining Money, a weekly segment gaining popularity all over the interweb, especially overseas, I’m noticing. So […]

DAPL Comments on Scope of EIS Due October 26

September 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the opening of the public scoping process for a new easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline crossing under Lake Oahe. The announcement published this week in the Federal Register begins the process of developing an environmental impact statement (EIS) on the DAPL […]

Senator Cramer Says Remember California’s Energy Woes in November

September 12, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Californians spent August in the dark—literally and figuratively. Heatwaves tore through the state, leaving millions without power during multiple days of rolling blackouts. At fault, at least in part, is California’s over-reliance on unreliable sources of energy like wind and solar. These problems were preventable and should be a wake-up […]

Pipeline Update from the Bakken

September 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Justin Kringstad. North Dakota Pipeline Authority, gives an update from the Bakken’s pipeline sector. Kringstad talks about the current state of production and what type of indicators midstream companies may want to pay attention to. Kringstad recaps the summer issues and production flows with the Keystone Pipeline, Keystone XL Pipeline […]

Used Equipment Moving in Texas, New Mexico

September 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Zach Ellis, Stockyard Equipment, gives an update from the Permian regarding used industrial equipment. Ellis gives a couple examples of which type of equipment he is seeing sell, what people are asking for and what they are looking in the future for. He also discusses the increasing third-party financing options […]

The Value of a Landman

September 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

This week on Mining Money, Brandon Davis and Imran Khan of Swan Energy talk about the value of a Landman in oil and gas. From court house deep dives to geology to knowing the right people at the right time are discussed. Find out what leaders in industry are doing […]

A Canadian Perspective on American Oil

September 2, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Terry Etam, author of The End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity; writer for the BOE Report and blogger for Public Energy Number One, gives an update from Canada on the current oil and gas activity as well as the political vibe. Etam explains how more regulations have increase issues in […]

Value of Teamwork and Remembering the First Deal

September 1, 2020 jasonspiess 0

This week on Mining Money, Brandon Davis and Imran Khan of Swan Energy talk about the value of teamwork and resources during times of uncertainty. Full transcript coming soon. Jason Spiess:  Gentlemen thank you for joining us this week on mining money a place where we like to find pockets […]

Living The Crude Life: How Oil and Gas Builds Culture and Community

August 31, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Living The Crude Life Live Recording Session at the Bakken BBQ asks the question “How Oil and Gas Builds Culture and Community“. Special guests include Jackie Jenkin and Tiffany Steiner, Co-Founders of the Bakken BBQ; Steve Bakken, Mayor of Bismarck; and Patrick Bertagnolli, Watford City Community Enhancement Director. The Live […]

More BKs Coming, Rise of AI and Colorado’s New Oil Rules

August 25, 2020 jasonspiess 0

More Oil and Gas Bankruptcies Coming Bankruptcies in the U.S. oil patch are on the rise after the global pandemic decimated demand. But shale companies were struggling before COVID hit, loading up on debt before prices came crashing down. Law firm Haynes and Boone counted nearly 500 bankruptcies among oil […]