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Senators Cramer, Sinema Introduce Legislation to Help Small Businesses, Nonprofits Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures

July 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Senate Banking Committee members, last week introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a workplace safety tax credit to help small businesses and nonprofits implement COVID-19 prevention measures. “As small businesses seek to reopen safely, we should help them cover the costs of complying with recommendations designed to keep workers safe […]

Energy Sec Brouillette Heading to Texas

July 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette will travel to San Antonio, Texas to meet with energy stakeholders in the region and discuss the current state of energy markets. On Friday, July 10, Secretary Brouillette will head to Houston, Texas with Under Secretary of Energy Mark […]

A Bill to Keep Cash as a Payment Choice

July 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Senate Banking Committee members, introduced the “Payment Choice Act,” a bipartisan bill to provide customers the freedom to choose how to pay for goods or services by prohibiting businesses from refusing to accept cash, posting signs that cash is not accepted, […]

Major Hurdle Completed, Legal Victory for Davis Refinery

July 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, Inc. comments on the North Dakota Supreme Court decision of the North Dakota District Court refusing to overturn the issuance of the air quality Permit to Construct (“PTC”) for the Davis Refinery by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”). This Decision marks […]

More Gov Money Options for Businesses in ND

July 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The North Dakota Department of Commerce will be leading a Special Business Briefing call Thursday, July 9, at 11 a.m. (CST) introducing the new Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG) available to North Dakota businesses, as approved by the Budget Section at its June 25 meeting.  The purpose of the ERG is […]

Zavanna Reports Small Spill In McKenzie County

July 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The North Dakota Oil and Gas Division was notified of a release occurring Saturday, July 4 at the User 1-28 salt water disposal well, about seven miles northeast of Alexander, North Dakota.  Zavanna, LLC  reported Monday that 250 barrels of brine and 3 barrels of oil were released due to […]

Judge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline to Shut Down

July 6, 2020 jasonspiess 0

A federal judge has ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more environmental review is done. The pipeline has been carrying oil for three years. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said in April that the pipeline remains “highly controversial” under federal environmental law and a more extensive review […]

Behind The Cookers, First Flight and Gov Oil Money

July 2, 2020 jasonspiess 0

First flights conducted for new Babcock oil-and-gas contract The first flight for Babcock’s new five-year contract for helicopter operations out of Sumburgh, Shetland, took place on July 1, 2020. Current plans will see Babcock’s Offshore business initially conduct more than 100 flights a month to oil-and-gas installations in the Northern […]

Davis Refinery Upheld by North Dakota Supreme Court

July 1, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Meridian Energy Group, Inc. announced that the North Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the earlier decision of the North Dakota District Court refusing to overturn the issuance of the air quality Permit to Construct (“PTC”) for the Davis Refinery by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”). This Decision […]

Light It Up: Is There A Political Industrial Complex?

June 28, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca for a weekly energy report on The Country Twins morning show. This week Spiess asks the rhetorical question if there is a Political Industrial Complex. In 1961, president Dwight Eisenhower’s farewell speech has come to be a touchstone for those with concerns […]

Dallas Fed Says 2Q Was an Oil and Gas Collapse

June 26, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Kunal Patel, Dallas Federal Reserve, recaps their recent study which explains that activity in the energy sector deteriorated further in second quarter 2020, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Energy Survey. The business activity index—the survey’s broadest measure of conditions facing Eleventh District […]

Watford City Grows 349% the Past Decade

June 26, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development and Job Development Authority comments on the unbelievable population growth in the heart of the Bakken oil field, Watford City, North Dakota. Watford City’s population has increased 349% since 2010 according to the recently released 2019 US Census Bureau estimates. Since 2010, Watford City’s […]

Reaction to the Dallas Fed Report and Financial Trust

June 26, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Zach Ellis, Commercial Credit Group, reacts to the recent report on oil and gas from the Dallas Federal Reserve, which was not optimistic for the current state of energy. Ellis talks about how the independent finance market it starting to heat up as the Payroll Protection Program funds deadlines and […]

Colorado Names COGCC Appointments, Wellbore Integrity Rulemaking

June 24, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The following is a press release from the state of Colorado: Gov. Polis today announced new appointments to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Last year, the Governor signed the landmark SB19-181, which transitions the commission from 9 appointees to a professional 5-member commission.  “This landmark law protects health […]

ND Becoming A Model For Abandoned Wells

June 21, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The North Dakota Industrial Commission approved a plan to spend $33.2 million in federal CARES Act funds towards a program that will reclaim abandoned and orphan oil well sites. “We believe we will employ probably close to 600 North Dakota CAT operators, dirt work people, roustabouts, restoration of these sites,” […]

Adding Employees, Addressing Energy Opportunity

June 20, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Jake Milne and Bailey Midkiff, W.I.C., discuss how new opportunities have added Adam Dickinson to the W.I.C. team. All three give an update from their respective professional areas in business and how the COVID Shutdown has impacted it. Examples of the the changing marketplace and new normal in the workplace […]

Ellis: Industry Diversity Key To Survival

June 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Zach Ellis, Commercial Credit Group, discusses diversification in industry. Ellis gives some reports from the road in the Permian basin. Ellis reacts to the recent shut ins and how some companies are responding to the ripple. The interview dives into the supply chain of the oil and gas industry and […]

Shut In Impacts, Misleading Hope and DAPL Legal Update

June 18, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Misleading Hope Aaron Jordan, Black Water Environmental, talks about the word “hope” and how it can be used in misleading ways in industry and business. “Hope should never be used in an industrial sense. Ever. You don’t hope you are going to be safe. You don’t hope you have the […]

Ray: It’s Been A Struggle, But New Opportunities Identified

June 17, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Craig Ray, Keystone Oil Fabrication, gives a history his company’s diversification in industry. From Sand Kings to Cranes to Silos, Ray discusses past pitfalls and successes in a volatile market. Ray explains the difference between “silo” and “box” in the frac sand market and what his professional opinion is. The […]

Kirkmeyer: Oil’s Issues Started Before COVID

June 17, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Barb Kirkmeyer, Weld County Commissioner, Colorado, describes the current energy scene in Colorado. She comments on new Governor Jared Polis and SB 181, as well as upcoming political notes of interests. Kirkmeyer is currently running for Colorado Senate District 23 with a platform promoting economic freedom, liberty and limited government. […]

Senators Cramer, McSally Seek Answers With Domestic Energy

June 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Martha McSally (R-AZ) wrote a letter to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink today asking him to explain BlackRock’s support for Chinese companies who ignore US financial regulations and the firm’s hostility toward domestic energy producers. The letter comes ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell’s appearance before the Senate Banking Committee. […]

Diversity, Artificial Intelligence and Turning the Taps Back On

June 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Diversity in Energy Aaron Jordan, Black Water Environmental, shares an update from Wyoming’s energy scene. Jordan explains how they have had to diversify themselves during the COVID-19 Shutdown. “We’ve been on sites where we been sequestered where we’ve had to work weird hours and do different kinds of check in […]