Oil and gas updating technology in the field

August 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Anthony McDaniels, HEAL Systems McDaniels talks about how the technology and innovation gap needs to bridge together a bit more in oil and gas. He contends that too many companies are trying to use 20th Century technology in the 21st Century.

Davis Refinery showing groundbreaking technology, engineering

August 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants Edward Martinez of Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants talks about Meridian’s Davis Refinery and how it will be the first of its kind. Martinez discusses the control technology and how a Smart LDAR program will be used to monitor fugitive emissions […]

Should we be looking at rig counts different?

August 3, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Streat LLC Michael Filloon of Heart Street LLC believes the industry needs to start looking at rig rates differently.  In fact, not at all. “Everyone looks at rig rates when they really shouldn’t,” Filloon said. “They should look at completion crews.  They pop those holes in […]

Burgum talks innovation at the well, integration of drones

July 31, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: ND Gov Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov Brent Sanford Sanford talks about the evolution of decreasing the well costs from $12M to $7M, mostly due to innovation. He also explains how the integration of drones into the oil fields. Burgum explains how the higher education system is changing and […]

Using 21st century technology in the 21st century

July 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

  According to Anthony McDaniels, HEAL Corporations, some oil and gas companies are falling behind with updating their well sites. “People are starting to say ‘if I want to be profitable in the 21st century, I have to apply 21st century technology.” McDaniels said. “I can’t just drill 21st century […]

Job Service talks Bakken jobs

July 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Cindy Sanford and Phil Davis, Job Service North Dakota Sanford and Davis talk about what type of jobs are available in the Bakken as well as what type of employee companies are looking for.

Prentice discusses PSC, Davis Refinery

July 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about a misunderstanding with the Public Service Commission permit and the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also explains how they are hosting public meetings to engage with the local residents about the refinery.

CEO reacts to water permit for Davis Refinery

July 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also reacts to their recent Water Allocation permit granted by the North Dakota Department of Health.

Bakken Conference talks innovation, recycling

July 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Luke Geiver and John Nelson, Bakken Conference and Expo Geiver and Nelson give an overview of topics included during the 3rd Annual Bakken Confernence and Expo, including how to adjust during low oil prices, new innovative well technology and recycling fluids.

Water Draft Permit Given to Davis Refinery

July 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He explain the recent ruling by the North Dakota Department of Health involving their water useage for the facility.

DAPL BBQ now smoking for hire

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Stephan Kershisnik, owner, DAPL BBQ Kershisnik talks about how obtaining a piece of the DAPL pipeline and turning it into a BBQ smoker has created a good weekend job.

From chemist to oilman

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Rex Tucker, owner and president, Compliance Cavalry Tucker talks about how his early days as a chemist creating resin proppants resulting in creating several businesses in the oil and gas business. He also shares stories about the bust years in oil and gas during the 1980’s.

Hedrington explains how green the Davis Refinery will be

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery being built in the U.S. in the past 50 years, coming to Belfield, ND. He also addresses local comments regarding the refinery and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

BBQ Pitmaster shares tips on making money

July 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Junior Urias, owner, Up in Smoke BBQ Urias explains how being awarded BBQ Pitmaster Champion and appearing on BBQ Pitmaster has turned his pull behind BBQ smoker into a brick and mortar BBQ restaurant.

Employment contracts becoming more common in oil and gas

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Matt French, attorney and partner, Hamm French Law Firm French talks about the emerging world of employment contracts in the oil and gas industry. Hamm French, PLLC is a business-focused law firm located in Midland, Texas serving businesses and individuals across Texas and New Mexico. Hamm French is focused […]

The road to building the greenest refinery in the nation

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tom Williams, VP Permitting, Meridian Energy Group Gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in 50 years, being constructed in Belfield, ND. According to Meridian Energy Group, their mission is to provide long-term shareholder value through the development and operation of the […]

Latshaw talks changes in oil and gas

June 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Trent Latshaw, founder & president, Latshaw Drilling Latshaw talks about the changes in the oil industry in terms of boom bust cycles and production. He also talks about how technology has changes the entire industry.

Urias shares BBQ Pitmaster experience

June 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Junior Urias, owner, Up in Smoke BBQ and Texas BBQ Pitmaster Champsion Urias shares his experience on BBQ Pitmasters program on Destination America in which his team won the BBQ Championship. Urias also talks about how he went to BBQ camp as a child to learn his craft.