Arthur Weidner, Doodlebug Beverages, talks about the family history behind his great grandfather’s “sweet crude” liqueur. Weidner now distributes ND Sweet Crude across two states with more states on the horizon. He also talks about the family history behind his great grandfather’s “sweet crude” liqueur. Weidner now distributes ND Sweet […]
Whit Theobald, Safety Professional, shares his views on some of the changes in industry safety and what is coming next in the world of safety. Theobald also comments on innovation, Year in Review and what to expect in 2020. Spread the word. Support the industry. Share the energy. Follow on […]
Jake Milne, William Insulation Co., gives an update on the Rocky Mountain region in oil and gas. Milne works with many industries and gives examples of how different industries are viewing the energy industry in 2020. Milne opines about politics in energy and how difficult it is to have a […]
Colorado State Senator John Cooke gives a summary of what happened in Colorado with their recent War on Oil and Gas. Cooke, who also served as a Sheriff of Weld County, talks about the relationship between Colorado and energy development. Cooke explains the next steps in the energy regulatory process […]
Beth Demke, Bismarck Gateway Science Center, discusses a recent $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 new building Gateway to Science under construction. The remainder […]
Beth Demke, Bismarck Gateway Science Center, discusses a recent $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 new building Gateway to Science under construction. The remainder […]
Iconic U.S. oilman Harold Hamm, who is often referred to as the “Bakken Pioneer”, will step down as chief executive of Continental Resources and become its executive chairman, the company said in a recent press release. Hamm will be replaced as CEO by William Berry, a former ConocoPhillips executive and […]
North Dakota oil producers set another production record in October, pumping an average of more than 1.5 million barrels of crude per day. Natural gas production also set a new record, averaging 3.07 billion cubic feet per day. The official preliminary production figure was 1,517,796 bbl/day, an increase of nearly […]
Mike McMahon, EcoVapor Recovery Systems, discusses upstream solutions and emission management in Shale Play USA. Flaring is discussed in detail, from the economics to compliance to regulatory to emerging markets. McMahon also reminds of a new regulation coming to Colorado January 2020 involving a reclassification of what is a “major […]
Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, gives an update from the heart of the Bakken oil field, Watford City. Brown also discusses how to manage mineral rights from monetary disbursements to personalized interests. Brown explains why the Bakken has been a steady producer over the past five years and with rig counts down […]
Patrick Bertagnolli shares his thesis from his Keynote presentation at the API Williston Awards Ceremony. Bertagnolli explains how the skills initiative program in the Bakken is engaging with high school students to expose them to tech and skills careers in oil and gas communities. He also shares his views on […]
Steve Burnett, Crude Oil Calendars, gives a history of his Crude Oil Calendars and cartoons. Burnett, who has worked in the oil and gas industry since age 14, explains how his background helped shape his calendars and cartoons. The paradigm shift in oil and gas is talked about along with […]
Anthony Watt, Heartland Institute, comments on climate change skeptics, how the California wild fires are impacting the residents and the businesses. Watt believes many environmentalists are ill-informed and are “chasing the environmental Holy Grail”. A comparison to local communities and states implementing a “public health smoking ban” and how it […]
Professional musician Shannon Curfman talks about being scouted at age 12 by the music industry and how she was signed by Clive Davis at age 13. Curfman, once labeled as a “blues” singer songwriter, shares her views of the ever-changing music industry – from venues to social media to royalty […]
Jason Marmon, US Energy, talks about the pros and cons of innovation in energy. He also gives an update on Energy Fest 2020. The Bakken Template is also discussed and whether its test market results are being spotted on other shale plays like the Permian. Marmon opines on one issue […]
Have some fun this holiday season with The Crude Life’s Turkey Bingo. The rules are simple. One person is the designated host, who must find items on the BINGO cards. Once the host finds the item, they announce it and card holders can mark off the box. Once five (5) […]
In a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) sent today, Gov. Doug Burgum underscored the severity of North Dakota’s propane distribution and supply issue and requested that the FERC take further action to increase the supply of propane to the state. Burgum thanked the FERC for its announcement […]
David Glatt, Director of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), gives an update on the Keystone Pipeline Spill in eastern North Dakota. The spill was reported on Oct. 29 and is now estimated by state regulators to have affected about 209,100 square feet (19,426 square meters) of land […]
Roe Patterson, author of Crude Blessings, share the story of his father’s (Glenn Patterson) rise in the energy industry. Glenn Patterson is considered by many, if not most, one of the titans in energy. He is one of the founders of Patterson-UTI Energy and his one rig-to-riches story is often […]
MultiMedia Journalist Jason Spiess recaps the week’s interviews on The Crude Life. This week Spiess talks about some of 2019’s top stories, trends and issues, including discussions on water, climate change, magnetic poles and the environment. Spread the word. Support the industry. Share the energy. Follow on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVimPyUygnwakoQ9swHXNA Follow […]
Dayton Marze tells the story about how his order for bulk Patagonia backpacks was rejected due to his company’s affiliation with the oil and gas industry. Spread the word. Support the industry. Share the energy. Follow on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVimPyUygnwakoQ9swHXNA Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecrudelife/ Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-crude-life Follow on Twitter […]
Peter Cook, Oilfield Water Connect & Petroleum Connection gives his opinion on what he believes in the top Story, Trend and Issue of 2019. Cook explains why he sees a push by Wall Street to operate more efficiently in 2020. The interview also dives into water disposal, reuse, reinvention and […]
Evan Holyfield’s pro boxing career is off to a strong as the 22-year-old son of boxing legend Evander Holyfield won his first career pro boxing match in just 16 seconds, with a TKO of Nick Winstead, 21. Here’s an excerpt from our interview with Pat Young about his experience with […]
Senator John Hoeven, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded $114,000 to the Hettinger Area Chamber of Commerce through its Rural Business Development Grant program. Today’s funds will go toward a workforce development center, with plans to assist […]
Mark Bullock, Texas Adventure and Survival School, talks about survival techniques and methods in today’s modern world. Bullock shares a story about the genesis of his survival school involving the British military. Spread the word. Support the industry. Share the energy. Follow on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtVimPyUygnwakoQ9swHXNA Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thecrudelife/ Follow […]
Jason Marmon, US Energy, gives his background on working in the oil and gas industry, including time with Baker Hughes. Marmon explains how that path lead him to his current non profit US Energy. Marmon describes several projects US Energy is working on or has produced in the past with […]
Amber Voithofer and Joseph Chrasta, Trunkline.com, describe Trunkline.com is and how the oil and gas industry are using it. Voithofer gives a step-by-step process overview of how a vendors and end users would experience using Trunkline.com Chrasta shares his background in oil and gas and how it evolved into Trunkline.com. […]
H. Sterling Burnett, Ph.D., The Heartland Institute senior fellow on environmental policy, recaps his recent interview with Colorado state senator John Cooke on the Colorado’s governor’s war on oil and gas. Governor Jared Polis, SB 181, Prop 112, local control and democrats voting nationally are topics Burnett and Cooke covered. […]
Jeff Ward, D.I.R.T.T., gives an overview of remote drilling including a brief history and evolution. Ward believes the trend of remote drilling has grown to where many companies will be including them in next year’s bidding process. New labor opportunities, white collar and blue collar jobs are discussed as well […]
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 also gives a brief history of the case, comments on the hundreds of millions of dollars in mineral royalties in holding […]
Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News, gives an update from the Marcellus shale play. Willis says there are three main stories he is working on right now – pipelines, permits and the EQT takeover. The rise and evolution of environmentalism is discussed as well. The anthropological view of the social cause […]
Kathleen Sgamma, Western Energy Alliance, recaps her testimony before the legislative hearing mistitled Fossil Fuel Development: Protecting Taxpayers and Eliminating Industry Giveaways before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on the Energy and Mineral Resources regarding natural gas. Sgamma testifies “Now Congress is considering legislation designed to decrease American production, not […]
Tiffany Steiner, Bakken BBQ, gives the hot off the press details for the 8th Annual Bakken BBQ. This year the Bakken BBQ will be Friday June 19, 2020 from 4-10pm. Steiner said there is not a theme name yet, but do have a finalized theme – a day at the […]
Dallas Scott, owner, GS Logs, discusses some of the energy impacts from the ripple stemming from the Saudi Arabia refinery drone strikes. Scott also explains how their software allows remote drilling, anti-collision, logging and is drawing international interest. The interview compares the concept of remote drilling to precision agriculture only, […]
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 in the marketplace.
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