The Crude Life Interview: Brad Appel, Wish For Wheels

September 12, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Brad Appel, Wish For Wheels, talks about their program and how energy companies are assisting their mission. Occidental Petroleum and Wish for Wheels, gave a total of 165 Huffy bikes with helmets to students at both De Zavala Elementary in Midland and Ireland Elementary in Odessa. A study from Scientific […]

The Crude Life Interview: James Dugger, Vitalant West Texas

September 10, 2019 jasonspiess 0

James Dugger, Vitalant West Texas, talks about how the recent shootings in Odessa, Texas have impacted their need for blood. He also explains how the hurricane season is already putting strain on their supply. The power of the energy community and the Permian Basin was also discussed in the interview. […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jeff Zarling, DAWA Solutions Group

September 8, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Jeff Zarling, DAWA Solutions Group, celebrates 20 years in business after servicing a variety of clients and expanding into diverse markets. Zarling gives an update on his coffee company, RoughNeck Coffee, Williston’s energy activity and the Bakken Oil Products Service Show. He also shares his observations from 2002-to-today from the […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 161: Big Data and Big Oil

September 8, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Kevin Short, Short Powerline Services, gives the history and evolution of Short Powerline Services from construction to electricians to drones. Short talks about the impact of Big Data in the industry and how we are only scratching the surface of what will come. Short also comments on the challenges in […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 159: New Green Deal Discussion

September 7, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Kent Lassman, CEO & President, Competitive Enterprise Institute, gives an overview of their study on the Green New Deal. CEI’s study concludes that the first year cost of the Green New Deal would cost Americans on an average, $70K the first year. From the logistics to transmitters or PVC pipes, […]

The Crude Life Interview: William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group

September 3, 2019 jasonspiess 0

William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to the Bakken oil fields just outside of Belfield, ND. Prentice talks about the amount of time and resources that have gone into communicating with environmental groups and antagonists despite winning every court battle. Prentice also talks […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 153: Low Emission Flares and Waste Gas

August 27, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Andy Smith, CEO, Ashcor, explains their innovation process and clean energy space. Smith also discusses low emission flares and enclosed combustors. The interview dives into problems with waste gas and what can be done. Challenges in flaring, state regulation, EPA and natural gas subsidies are discussed as well. Smith also […]

The Crude Life Interview: Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com

August 21, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Joel Brown, MineralTracker.com, explains how their mineral tracking App allows users to see trends, maps, wells, surface locations and other relevant information. Brown shares some data they’ve collected over the past year, like the average person receiving a mineral rights check is a 65 year old woman making less than […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 146: A Titan Solution in Energy

August 12, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Heath Holloway, Titan Solutions, gives an overview on their services and company history. The environment and community is discussed as part of Titan Solutions mission. Holloway, based in Greeley, gives an update on the oil and gas industry in Colorado. He also describes the evolution of the “war on oil […]

The Crude Life Interview: Britt Dohse, B.A.D. Drones

August 11, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Britt Dohse, B.A.D. Drones, is joined by Eric Olson and Brad Nicholes, Viper Drones to discuss the growing UAS industry. In addition to oil and gas application, the interview discusses other methods and application drones can provide. Big Data and layering in data allows drones to see hydrocarbons and other […]

The Crude Life Interview: Mark Bullock, BMA Biotech

August 3, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Mark Bullock, BMA Biotech, talks about the history of Worcester Sauce and how he knows that particular history of Beer to Sauce. Bullock shares some stories from recent clean up jobs and what his customers are seeing in the oil field. The interview dives into the “long term pain and […]

The Crude Life Interview: Reilly Sasse, Red River Company

August 3, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Reilly Sasse, Red River Company, discusses how being disciplined to his business philosophy and company mission has allowed manageable growth in the oil and gas industry. Sasse also discusses the challenges in today’s work place with retaining business. He also explains why he believes a positive, honest working culture is […]

The Crude Life Interview: Heath Holloway, Titan Solutions

August 3, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Heath Holloway, Titan Solutions, gives an overview on their services and company history. The environment and community is discussed as part of Titan Solutions mission. Holloway, based in Greeley, gives an update on the oil and gas industry in Colorado. He also describes the evolution of the “war on oil […]

The Crude Life Week In Review Episode 310: The War On Oil and Gas

July 28, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Weekly Davis Refinery Update William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, gives an update on the Davis Refinery, being constructed in the Bakken oil fields. The location of the refinery, near Belfield, is close to major transportation and distribution arteries. Destenie McMillen, senior landman, Northern Colorado Legal Support, talks about the […]