The Story Is That Natural Gas Saved The Day

February 27, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow Shepstone gives an overview of how natural gas played a major role in the Texas storm and power grid issues. The two run down the percentage numbers of grid production in Texas and ask why natural gas is being demonized or vilified by the media when it should be […]

ND Gov Explains Why Americans Need Energy, Pipelines, Jobs and Security

February 27, 2021 jasonspiess 0

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum Summary written by content correspondent Genneca Houser We jumped right into some great conversation about the Energy Industry in North Dakota since the Biden Administration has taken over. Many changes have taken place just since January 20th including President Biden signing Executive Orders that would otherwise cripple the […]

Multi-Billion Dollar Carbon Pipeline Network Planned

February 20, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Senator John Hoeven sent The Crude Life the following statement after Green Plains announced that it would develop a pipeline network, in partnership with Summit Agricultural Group and its subsidiary Summit Carbon Solutions, to capture and transport CO2 from its ethanol production facilities in Iowa to North Dakota for geologic […]

Weld County Wyoming and Reliable Over Renewable Energy

February 20, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Colorado State Senator Ray Scott gives an overview of the reasons, realities and rationales behind Weld County wanting to succeed from Colorado and join Wyoming. Scott also talks about the issues in Texas and how it is a teachable moment for industry. Scott also explains why renewables are not the correct terminology, whereas, communities […]

Cancelling Keystone Hurts Everyday Americans

February 18, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.), and Dan Newhouse (R-WA) hosted a roundtable with more than twenty South Dakota business owners who have been impacted by President Biden’s Executive Order shutdown of the Keystone XL Pipeline. “The stories we heard today represent the thousands of local businesses hurting because […]

Congressman Armstrong Talks About the Need for a Reliable Electric Grid at Energy Subcommittee Hearing

February 18, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) joined the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy Subcommittee hearing entitled, “A Smarter Investment: Pathways to a Clean Energy Future.” Congressman Armstrong talked about the need for a reliable electric grid and the need for policies to streamline energy infrastructure permitting processes. Watch his full remarks […]

Heat, Lights And Energy Are Needed Everyday

February 17, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jason Modglin, president, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers, gives an overview of how the grid was impacted from each energy source. Modglin lists types and percentages of use. The viral photo of a helicpoter deicing a wind turbine is discussed too. Spiess believes it is one of the best public relation […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 27: Update From Texas, Strength In Numbers And Competition Working Together In Crisis

February 16, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 27Hour One Play Hard:  Employment talk from being laid off to resume frenzy, rural living, innovative service companies and women powering industry.Hour Two Work Hard: Updates from Texas – Adam Perkins, president, Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners; Jason Modglin, president, Texas Alliance […]

Play Hard Work Hard Episode 26: Oilfield Events, GPS Fishing On Ice And Women Lighting Up The Energy Industry

February 15, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Morning Show: Play Hard Work Hard Episode 26Hour One Play Hard: Lonely Valentine’s, Fishing Stories, Women’s Energy Network, Industry Events and Why Networking is ChangingHour Two Work Hard: Derrick Clark, Epic Solutions, president, Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners Daily Rig Count source: tradingeconomics.com HOUR ONE PLAY HARD:  Jason Spiess is joined […]

Biden’s Ban On Oil Is A ‘Direct Attack’ And Rank Prejudice

February 13, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Interview and summary by The Crude Life Content Correspondent Genneca Houser Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon spoke on the recent upheaval over the presidential executive order that placed a moratorium on the use of federal lands and resources in the oil and gas industry. We discuss the different methods of “pushing […]

Pipelines Are Not Partisan, They’re Critical

February 8, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Summary written by The Crude Life Content Correspondent Genneca Houser The Association of Oil Pipelines is an influential and important part of the United States gas liquids industry. Andy Black is the President of the Association, and he took some time to talk with The Crude Life about the AOPL, […]

Catering Off Shore Workers By Helicopter And Boat

February 6, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jason Spiess and Sterling are joined by Carroll Angelle,Premier Off Shore Catering to talk about Super Bowl food and fare. Carroll was on his way through San Antonio en route to Midland for Thursday’s Oilfield Connections International Mardis Gras Luncheon. Carroll gives the details for the Mardis Gras menu and shares stories about helicopter landings, […]

It’s Like The President Fired A Loaded Machine Gun At Oil And Gas

February 6, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates and Professor Emeritus of Economics at LSU,  recaps several of the executive orders signed by President Joe Biden and how it will impact the oil and gas industry. “Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland is a very scary person. She has called repeatedly for an all out fracking ban. She’s […]

Bakken Energy Bills Being Discussed

February 6, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Dustin Gawrylow, North Dakota WatchDog Network runs through a list of proposed bills and legislation that impact the energy industry in North Dakota and the Bakken. House Bill 1452 was heard in late January in the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee. (watch the committee hearing video by clicking here) House Bill […]

Pipeline Update From The Permian And Cranes Rule Development

February 4, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Derrick Clark, Epic Site Solutions and Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners gives a boots-on-the-ground update from the Permian Basin. The interview also discusses the importance of a crane. The crane indicates major economic activity. Whether it is a skyscraper or well site, generally when a crane is around, there are […]

Legislation Introduced For Keystone Pipeline, American Oil Jobs

February 2, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) sent The Crude Life the following notification that along with House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and 83 Republicans introduced the Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act. This legislation authorizes the construction and operation of the Keystone XL Pipeline and […]