The Crude Life Interview: Jason Marmon, US Energy

November 27, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: John Lisle, S&B Drilling

November 27, 2019 jasonspiess 0

John Lisle, S&B Drilling, discusses core values in business and how that principle has allowed his business to grow organically. Lisle, who also serves a leadership role with the Williston Chamber of Commerce, gives an update on the new airport and energy activity. S&B Drilling, located in Williston, has other […]

The Crude Life Interview: Mark Bullock, Texas Adventure and Survival School

November 6, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jeff Ward, D.I.R.T.T.

October 5, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News

September 25, 2019 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Thomas Shepstone, Shepstone Management Company

September 24, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Thomas Shepstone, Shepstone Management Company and NaturalGasNow.org, discusses the current state of the natural gas industry. Economics with natural gas, flaring, innovation, renewables and pipelines are all areas discusses in regards to natural gas. The interview also layered in the rise of environmentalism, energy law, the paradigm shift in energy […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 168: The Natural Gas Shift

September 8, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Tom Poteet, Mesa Natural Gas Solutions, talks about the successes and obstacles with the natural gas portable generators, gas capturing and flaring. The idea of natural gas subsidies are discusses along with where economic gaps are in the supply and cash flow chain. Poteet also gives an overview of Mesa […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 167: 20 Years of Creating Solutions

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 […]

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 […]

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: Andy Smith, Ashcor

August 3, 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 […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 106: Whiting Donates $200K

June 21, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Ashley McNamee, Whiting Petroleum & Lynn Welker, Consultant-McKenzie County Healthcare Systems, give details about the $200K donation Whiting made to the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems. The donation will provide resources for the hospital’s labor and birth wing. Watford City has grown over 250% in the past decade and births are […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 98: Water Connections and Issues

June 20, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection, talks about the Oilfield Water Connection Conference in Houston, TX. Water is discussed in detail – from investments, land owners, surface rights, infrastructure and production. Recycling water technologies are discussed in detail as more companies are seeing results for a variety of reasons. Kimberly Wurtz, […]

MultiMedia Cafe Episode 94: Energizing the EXPO

June 9, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Austin F. Jennings III, Energy Exposition, talks about the upcoming Energy Expo, June 25-27, Gillette, WY. Jennings gives an overview of the speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Drone footage will be recorded this year for future promotions and social media. Jennings also said that Prop 112 in Colorado will be discussed […]

The Crude Life Interview: Mark Bullock, BMA Biotech

May 19, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Mark Bullock, BMA Biotech, talks about their products which are 100% biodegradable within 75-days and reduce risks to health, safety, and the environment. In addition, they are all non-toxic and non-flammable, and are engineered to be diluted with water, prior to use. He also discusses Flow Assurance and Pipeline Remediation […]