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.
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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.
West shares experiences on making money in music
Interviews: Brooks West, singer songwriter West talks about how he actually makes money in the music industry between Spotify, iTunes, streaming royalities, download sales and splits, plus he previews his current road tour.
BBQ Pitmaster shares tips on making money
Interview: Junior Urias, owner, Up in Smoke BBQ Urias explains how being awarded BBQ Pitmaster Champion and appearing on BBQ Pitmaster has turned his pull behind BBQ smoker into a brick and mortar BBQ restaurant.
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.
Growing up as a celebrity
Interview: Matthew Nelson, singer songwriter, Nelson Brothers Nelson talks about growing up in a celebrity household and what life was like after their father, Ricky Nelson, died in a very public manner.
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 […]
Paralysis of Analysis
Interviews: Mark J Lindquist, nationally recognized motivational speaker, national anthem singer and author; and his business manager Jared Bye Lindquist and Bye discuss overcoming the “paralysis of analysis” in life and the workplace. As seen on ABC’s LOST, CBS’ Hawaii Five-O and the Universal Studios movie “Battleship,” Mark J. Lindquist […]
How obesity impacts an economy
Interview: Jamie Stang, Public Health Nutrition, University of Minnesota Stang discusses how obesity in a community can impact their local economy. Stang’s expertise is in Food & nutrition, mother & children, women’s health, maternal and child health nutrition, gestational diabetes, maternal weight gain, pre-pregnancy obesity.
Vasey talks about the $10B project
Interviews: Iain Vasey, president and CEO, Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation Vasey talks about the new $10B Exxon plant and how many constructions jobs will be created, how many companies will be impacted and how far businesses will come to work on the facility. The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development […]
Organic seed business still growing
Interview: Teresa Podell, owner, Prairie Road Organic Seed Podell explains why history and heritage have value in seeds. Prairie Road Organic Farm has been certified organic since 1977. A primary focus of their farm is to feed themselves and to eat well, according to Podell. “We have bred and selected […]
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 […]
Latshaw talks changes in oil and gas
Interview: Trent Latshaw, founder & president, Latshaw Drilling Latshaw talks about the changes in the oil industry in terms of boom bust cycles and production. He also talks about how technology has changes the entire industry.
Urias shares BBQ Pitmaster experience
Interview: Junior Urias, owner, Up in Smoke BBQ and Texas BBQ Pitmaster Champsion Urias shares his experience on BBQ Pitmasters program on Destination America in which his team won the BBQ Championship. Urias also talks about how he went to BBQ camp as a child to learn his craft.
ND Cowboy Hall of Fame inducts industry legends
Interviews: Wild Bill Palanuk, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Wild Bill gives details on the ND Cowboy Hall of Fame induction ceremony and names a few legends in North Dakota cowboys who made a living and impact with ranching and rodeo.
Transitional success in sales, business
Interview: Erik Hatch, owner, Hatch Coaching and Hatch Realty Hatch explains how his new business model in real estate has created a new business in coaching sales departments and corporate culture.
Saving money during the oil and gas downturn
Interview: Chris Boswell, president & CEO, EcoStim Boswell talks about how they have been able to save money during the downturn by investing in technology.
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.
Clean energy and the Davis Refinery
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Davis gives the latest updates on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND, the first greenfield refinery in the United States in the last 50 years.
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.
BBQ Bravado in the Bakken
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, co-founders, Bakken BBQ Steiner and Schmidt give details about the 5th Annual Bakken BBQ, June 16, Dickinson, ND, and how many energy companies will be competing for the Bakken BBQ trophy.
Bringing Nashville acts to Small Town USA
Interview: Jim Sabe, Pifer’s Auction & Realty and small town tavern owner in Scranton, ND Sabe talks about how his bar works with the local firefighters to put on fish and steak frys during seasonal spikes in small town tourism. Sabe also talks about bringing in Nashville acts to his […]
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 […]