The North Dakota Petroleum Council announced that the 2020 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference has been rescheduled for September 1-3, 2020. This decision was made following issuance of the CDC’s Interim Guidance for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) relating to large events and mass gatherings. “We are still very excited to host […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 36 March 16, 2020 Guests/Topics: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer comments on how the coronavirus is impacting the economy and energy activity. Cramer opines how Russia and Saudi Arabia are playing shenanigans with the marketplace, so much Continental Resources chairman Harold Hamm is asking for an […]
Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, gives an update on the Wilkinson vs. Board of University and School Lands involving mineral rights and payments in the Bakken and Lake Sakakawea. Swanson reiterates how the mineral owners have won court cases in the past, yet the state continues to appeal and argue. Swanson […]
The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca for a weekly energy report on The Country Twins morning show. Spiess discusses how the coronavirus is impacting the economy. Stories about toilet paper, bat wing soup, nurses, travel, eating out and working from home are several of the topics discussed under […]
Tiffany Steiner, API Dickinson, gives an overview of the Bakken BBQ history and preview of 2020’s theme. The bulk of the interview is devoted to the 23rd Annual API Gumbo Cookoff. Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Job Development Authority, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken – Watford City […]
U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer comments on how the coronavirus is impacting the economy and energy activity. Cramer opines how Russia and Saudi Arabia are playing shenanigans with the marketplace, so much Continental Resources chairman Harold Hamm is asking for an anti-dumping investigation. Senator Cramer discusses the rise of environmentalism and […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 35 March 12, 2020 Guests/Topics: Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, gives an update on the Wilkinson vs. Board of University and School Lands involving mineral rights and payments in the Bakken and Lake Sakakawea. Swanson reiterates how the mineral owners have won court cases in the […]
Zachary Ellis, Commercial Credit Group, talks about alternative financing in today’s industry and volatile market. Ellis explains how there are many options out there for small-to-mid-size companies. When asked to define that phrase further, Ellis said all situations are different, but an initial qualification would be companies ranging from $50K […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 34 March 11, 2020 Guests/Topics: Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting gives and update on the Oil Price War and Politics. Oil futures plummeted over the weekend after Saudi Arabia slashed prices and ramped up production in response to Russian reluctance to scale back output. Makes […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 33 March 10, 2020 Guests/Topics: Dr. Loren C. Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates, gives his insight on what caused the OPEC fueled price drop over the past week. Dr. Scott also gives his opinion on why the reaction is what is it. The Chinese […]
Dr. Loren C. Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates, gives his insight on what caused the OPEC fueled price drop over the past week. Dr. Scott also gives his opinion on why the reaction is what is it. The Chinese market and coronavirus are discussed in detail in regards to […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 32 March 9, 2020 Guests/Topics: Jodi Smith, North Dakota Land Commissioner, gives an update on the natural gas royalty payments in that companies will have to make a “good faith effort” to contact and begin working with the department on repayment within the 90 days. […]
William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group gives an update on the Davis Refinery and Walton Refinery. Prentice discusses the next step in financing and construction. Prentice said modules and foundations will not arrive to the Davis Refinery until at least one year from this summer. The Walton Refinery is currently […]
At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Water Development Appropriations Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven confirmed Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette’s visit to North Dakota in May for the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and secured a commitment from him to include coal country as part of the trip. The […]
Jodi Smith, North Dakota Land Commissioner, gives an update on the natural gas royalty payments in that companies will have to make a “good faith effort” to contact and begin working with the department on repayment within the 90 days. The deadline for the companies to pay back the money […]
Ryan Alder, AE Partners, gives a brief history of his recruitment company and how many shale plays they are currently doing business in. Alder gives an update on the Bakken and cites Colorado as a play that is slowing down. Robert Depalma, paleontologist, describes the meteor impact 66 million years […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 31 March 5, 2020 Guests/Topics: Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Job Development Authority, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken – Watford City and McKenzie County. Stenberg shares information on several grant and loan programs the city, county and state are offering for building […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 30 March 4, 2020 Guests/Topics: Beth Demke, Bismarck Gateway Science Center, discusses a $250K donation from Hess Corporation. Demke details how $200K will help develop and sponsor an oil and gas exhibit in the “Transforming Energy” section of the new science center gallery in the […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 28 March 2, 2020 Guests/Topics: Arthur White, EV Downhole Video, explains why the underground camera business is taking off. White discusses the educational process and learning curve involved with new technologies and innovation. White believes the industry is becoming more proactive with technologies creating opportunity […]
Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting shares insight from his latest OG Brief. This episode’s OG BRIEF is titled “Fracking Faster and Safer than Ever”. Joe Dancy, Energy Educator and Expert, joins The Crude Life Podcast for “Headlines” and comments about the recent layoffs and future of the oil and gas […]
Joe Dancy, Energy Educator and Expert, joins The Crude Life Podcast for “Headlines” and comments about the recent layoffs and future of the oil and gas industry. Dancy is a Law Senior Lecturer of Law & Economics at Texas A&M University and regular speaker at energy conferences across the United […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 27 February 27, 2020 Guests/Topics: Terry Vaughn,Acid Tank Leasing, talks about the issues with frac-style acid tanks, which are known for leaking, failing at the manifold, floor, and walls. Frac supervisors at the well site hate dealing with the constant leaks. Spills are not required […]
The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) sent a letter to the North Dakota Department of Trust Lands outlining their objections to the Land Board’s recent policy on retroactive gas deduct repayments. Link to Letter from Ron Ness, NDPC Link to Attachment A Link to Attachment B Also attached are documents […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 25 February 25, 2020 Guests/Topics: Ryan Alder, AE Partners, gives a brief history of his recruitment company and how many shale plays they are currently doing business in. Alder gives an update on the Bakken and cites Colorado as a play that is slowing down. […]
Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting shares insight from his latest OG Brief. This episode’s OG BRIEF is titled “Fracking Faster and Safer than Ever”. Clark says there’s an old adage that in industrial processes operations can be done safe, cheap, or quick but not all three. Well that’s changing in […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 24 February 24, 2020 Guests/Topics: Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, grew up in Watford City, North Dakota, and describes some of the changes that have happened since his childhood. Brown recalls sweeping floors and working other duties around his grandfather’s oilfield service shop as a child. Brown […]
Tiffany Wilson, Aries Buildings, gives an overview of their services and building options. From temporary housing to mobile offices to class rooms, Wilson says they sell space. Wilson also gives an update on their growth in Texas, having to relocate some units from the Bakken to the Permian and Delaware […]
In an open letter to 2020 Democratic presidential candidates printed in today’s New York Times, 54 executives from the western oil and natural gas industry forcefully pushed back against months of claims that they are corrupt criminals who should be jailed. The full-page advertisement placed by Western Energy Alliance, an […]
Bailey Midkiff, WIC, gives an update from DUG Bakken and Rockies Conference & Exhibition and comments on the upcoming election year. Midkiff said there was two main themes that came from this year’s conference. One is that some are concern about oil prices with another victory for President Trump. The […]
Bailey Midkiff, WIC, gives an update from DUG Bakken and Rockies Conference & Exhibition and comments on the upcoming election year. Midkiff said there was two main themes that came from this year’s conference. One is that some are concern about oil prices with another victory for President Trump. The […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 23 February 20, 2020 Guests/Topics: Troy Schrenk, CCO, Target Hospitality, talks the planned expansion of 100 rooms at its El Capitan community located in Orla, Texas within the Permian’s Delaware Basin. This is the second expansion for this community that is directly tied to continued […]
William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, comments on their newest certification Environmental and Social Management Plan (“ESMP”). The ESMP is intended to reaffirm Meridian’s commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible development and operation of its facilities and the company’s alignment with the environmental and social risk management framework set forth […]
Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, grew up in Watford City, North Dakota, and describes some of the changes that have happened since his childhood. Brown recalls sweeping floors and working other duties around his grandfather’s oilfield service shop as a child. Brown talks about an evaluation study MineralTracker has been commissioned by […]
The Crude Life Podcast Episode 21 February 18, 2020 Guests/Topics: Mike McMahon, EcoVapor Recovery Systems, comments on EcoVapor Recovery Systems celebrating ten years of business in emission management. McMahon discusses some of the issues in flaring, Colorado’s regulatory climate and what is actually captured to avoid the flare. Host Jason […]
North Dakota Land Commissioner Jodi Smith answers several questions regarding a letter that was sent by the state agency who is looking to collect millions of dollars in unpaid natural gas royalties from companies operating in the oil patch following a North Dakota Supreme Court ruling last summer. Smith also […]
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