REGROW Act Passes The Senate

August 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) informed The Crude Life that the Senate passed the Revive Economic Growth and Reclaim Orphaned Wells (REGROW) Act, his bipartisan bill with Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) to plug and remediate the nation’s orphaned wells. “The REGROW Act is a pro-jobs and pro-natural resources piece […]

The Summer Work Hard Play Hard Destination

August 11, 2021 jasonspiess 0

This week Watford City is Your Summer Play Hard Work Hard Destination! Check out this list of events for The Best of the West RibFest Week in Watford City! Wednesday Aug 11 A relaxing Maah Daah Hey trail hike and tour of the Rough Rider Center Thursday Aug 12 Work […]

Sustainable Leadership Series: Is Your Workplace A Crab Bucket?

August 3, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, discusses leadership styles for many experiencing a transition in industry. The interview centers around “Crab Bucket” cultures and ” Narcissists” leaders. Sinnott gives several examples of how to identify, navigate and deal with toxic workplaces. Diving further into the topic, Sinnott explains how communication flows are […]

Permian Continues To Evolve, Community Changing

August 2, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Charles “Choc” Harris, Protector and Associates Security Service talks about the evolving Permian Basin. “Choc”, a former Sheriff, brings a different perspective to the conversation. Community, law enforcement issues and the importance of positive human energy are also discussed in detail. The interview was conducted in the Permian Basin Association […]

Carbon’s Role In Climate Change Challenged

July 29, 2021 jasonspiess 0

David Munson, Get Real Alliance, talks about the realities in climate change and industry. Munson has concerns that venture beyond industry too. Munson believes there are other concerns more pressing right now than climate change and discusses several. The Get Real Alliance supports rock dust remineralization of soil and wetlands, […]

Veeder Opens Up About Cancer Bout, Promotes Community Event

July 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jessie Veeder and her family have been generational staples in the Bakken Oil Fields. In addition to her lifestyle column and music, Jessie’s father worked in economic development and her husbands worked in oil and gas, Veeder’s family understand what it takes to live The Crude Life. Jessie has long […]

Digital Field Tickets Changing Industry Speeds And Workflows

July 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

John Mark Cavitt, CEO, RigER, details his background to set the table for the service and digitization work currently being deployed in the oil industry. A former teacher, youth pastor and chemist, Cavitt brings a diverse background and perspective to the oil and gas industry. The integration of technology is […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 127: Water Pipeline Sniffing Dogs, Singer Songreader, Transitional Energy And Petroleum Powered Possibilities

July 27, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 127 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling wonder if Water Pipeline Sniffing Dogs Exist, New Resume Titles, Bakken’s Boondoggle, Permian’s Power, Colorado’s Conundrum, ESG, EPA, USA, NFL and WTF Hour Two Work Hard: North Dakota Agriculture Director Doug […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 126: Barstool Energy Sports Shouting, International Opportunities, Tinder Tool And Bezos’ Gary And Ace Rocket Ride Carbon Footprint

July 24, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 126 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about the Carbon Footprint of Jeff Bezos’ Space Joyride, Government Transitioning Oil, Douche Coin, Industry’s Energy Apathy, International Energy, AramcoBrats, New Tinder Date Term, Climate Change, The New Tetris […]

Nationally Television Show Coming To Watford City RibFest

July 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The popular BBQ lifestyle program Mad Dog & Merrill will be making their way to the Best of the West RibFest Watford City. Internationally recognized and self-proclaimed “Grillologists,” Mad Dog & Merrill®, entertain and educate thousands of backyard enthusiasts every year with the finer points of grilling on America’s Favorite […]

Energy Independence, Food Security And International Opportunity

July 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

ND Agriculture Commissioner and Industrial Commission member Doug Goehring just landed this week from a successful mission in Qatar and Turkey. The mission was intended to build relationships with Qatar and Turkey that started during the pandemic to create a lasting footprint for the future. “North Dakota is experiencing growing […]

Haaland Visiting Colorado, Sgamma Demands Energy Answers

July 23, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Kathleen Sgamma, president of Western Energy Alliance, which represents 200 companies engaged in all aspects of environmentally responsible exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the West. It’s time for President Joe Biden’s Interior Department to start giving some answers to the American people about its policies governing […]

How A Well Site Is Like A Small City

July 22, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Brett Chell, President and CEO, Cold Bore Technology gives an overview of what Cold Bore Technology is and does. The two discuss how all the moving parts on a well pad is very similar to a small city. Chell explains how his technology allows the different parts of the well site to communicate in real time creating […]

Construction Begins On Bakken Expansion Pipeline

July 20, 2021 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent The Crude Life the following statement after WBI Energy began construction on the North Bakken Expansion Pipeline. Hoeven worked to secure federal approval for the $260 million natural gas expansion project, which will help to […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 125: Alligator Tossing, Professional F-Bombs, ESG University, EMO Night, Eat The Rich And Well Pads Are Cities

July 19, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show powered by The Crude Life Episode 125 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about Swearing in the Workplace, Coal’s Place in this World, EMO, Robots, Emoji Ownership, Renewable Energy, Hybrid Batteries and AramcoBrat Story about School Bombing Drills. Hour Two Work Hard: Brett […]

Will The Electric Frac Be The Future Of Oil And Gas

July 19, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Ron Gusek, President, Liberty Oilfield Services, talks about the recent Fox News report on the North Face Hypocrisy and the push behind Liberty Oilfield Services awareness campaign. The two also talk about the Electric Frac the team at Liberty is integrating into their operations. Economics, natural gas and the ESG […]

Climate Tax, Pipelines, API And The Big Crew Shift

July 15, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Mark Stansberry addresses many critical issues in energy today. Here are a few topics of discussion: Current State of Industry Carbon Tax and API’s Role and Influence ESG Concerns and Examples Pipelines as Critical Infrastructure The Digital Transitions The Big Crew Shift Industry will not go away but some of […]

Texas Regulator Talks ESG, Climate Tax And BBQ

July 13, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Texas Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright gives an update from the state regulator’s offices. RCC Wright cites several pieces of legistlation that could impact the oil and gas industry. Renewables, ESG and Climate Taxes are also discussed in the exclusive interview. RCC Wright concludes the interview with a very passionate tip […]

More Mergers And What’s A Muth Mouth?

July 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow and Shepstone Management Company joins Work Hard portion of the Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show to discuss the recent merger between Cabot Oil and Gas and Cimarex Energy. Host Jason Spiess and Shepstone discuss whether the merger is a takeover or an actual merger. Shepstone, who is geographically located in the Marcellus, gives […]

Tearing Down Industry Silos, Energizing Female Empowerment

July 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Alma Cook, Cook Compliance Solutions dives into the interview right away about how the industry still has silos and what they look like from an outside perspective. The Play Hard Work Hard Morning Show also talks about how Alma, a female environmentally minded professional gravitated to industry. She explains how her […]

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Flaring, Public Relations And Does ESG Connect With Industry

July 7, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Benjamin Holliday , Holliday Energy Law Group was in Bismarck for a speaking gig at a Landman’s Convention and happen to stop by the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. This impromptu interview turned into an organic discussion on ESG. The two talk about how industry was already going ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and how there […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 120: Dogs Are ESG, Government Controlled Marketplace, MIT Propaganda, My Pillow And Tinder Dates Gone Wry

July 3, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 120 Hour One Play Hard: Jason Spiess and Sterling talk about McDonald’s Shaping Lives, Government Managed Marketplace, ESG, Bobby Bonilla Day, Bankruptcies, Climate Activists Gaining Momentum and Michael Scott Leaders Exist Hour Two Work Hard:  Dwayne Farris, Black Creek K-9 Pipeline […]

ND Watchdog Network Warns Of Subsidy Backlash

July 2, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Dustin Gawrylow, President, North Dakota Watchdog Network talks about the local politics and how the state is shaped politically. Controlled by Republicans, Gawrylow explains about how there are factions, i.e. RINOs, within the ND GOP, and how the in-party fighting is creating more problems than solutions in the oil and gas industry. Gawrylow explains how taxpayers are […]

Why Now Is Time For Oil And Gas To Get It

July 1, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Blu Hulsey of Continental Resources talks about the vibe at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference and how nice it is for industry to get back shaking hands and even hugging. Hulsey comments on Climate Tax, energy education, industrial awareness, ESG and why right now might be the most important time […]

Gravitating Towards A Digital Oilfield

June 30, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Michael Maltsev, President, RigER: Oilfield Operations Management Suite Maltsev gives a brief history of the company and how they gravitated towards digital solutions in the oil and gas industry. The two discuss some of the obstacles in technology including education and awareness of integration. Another growing pain has been too […]