Dealing With Supply Chain Issues While Creating Safer Water Supplies

December 22, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Byron Bolles, president, and Bette Bassford, director of marketing, of Seal Tite, which manufactures PVC & CPVC lined pipe for the Energy Industry. The interview dives into supply chain issues and how Seal Tite has been managing effectively.  Emission management and recycled water are also topics of discussion.  Upcoming regulations […]

Decades Of Innovations Create New Opportunities In Energy

December 21, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jason Spiess interviews Ken Mertz and Jesse Swindell of Mertz Manufacturing in Ponca City, OK. The three discuss new innovations in industry and how Mertz’s has kept up with the times and technology. For years, Mertz has designed and manufactured quality built equipment for industries around the world. Mertz is […]

Has The Bakken Peaked?

December 20, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Clark Williams-Derry, Energy Finance Analyst for the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shares his views and insight on a recent report “Has the Bakken Peaked? Exhaustion of High-quality Drilling Sites Could Point to Falling Oil Output”, which he was co-author of. Host Jason Spiess challenges the data […]

US Senator Cramer Delivers The 12 Biden Blunders Of Christmas

December 16, 2021 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) delivered remarks on the Senate floor on the 12 Biden Blunders of Christmas, highlighting twelve of the Biden Administration’s blunders in 2021. “As we approach the Christmas break and advent of the New Year, I believe it’s instructive to take an inventory of the year […]

To Predict Today’s Unpredictable Oil Prices, One Needs A Rogue

December 14, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Bill Shanahan, Energy Rogue, explains how oil and gas data is impacting more than the fossil fuel industry.  Trucking companies making bulk fuel purchases, feed stock buyers and other industries use EnergyRogue.com to understand how the market is moving. Host Jason Spiess and Shanahan compare much the recent data mining […]

Real Life Rock Stars

December 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Tara Benda, the executive chair of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Mid-Continent Convention (AAPG). Founded in 1917, the American Association of Petroleum Geologists’ original purpose of AAPG, to foster scientific research, to advance the science of geology, to promote technology, […]

Understanding Geology In Energy Is Rock Solid

December 12, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Genna Blair Lee of Drill2Frac Corporation at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Mid-Continent Convention (AAPG). Drill2Frac is the first to assemble an integrated platform of solutions to accurately characterize rock heterogeneity from drilling data, to optimize horizontal well completions. A […]

It’s Higher Stress In Sand And Ceramic Proppants

December 11, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondents Matthew Hill and Ken Lavin Interview Mark McGill, US Ceramics at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show in Odessa, Texas. The three talk about the difference between sand and ceramics in fracking and why […]

15 Orphan Wells Capped This Year, 250 Scheduled for 2022

December 9, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Curtis Shuck, CEO and Chairman, Well Done Foundation (WDF), gives an update on their mission to plug as many orphaned and abandoned wells possible.  Shuck shares some growing pains the non profit has gone through since 2019, and how those pains turned into positive growth. Shuck talks about the $1.2T […]

The Story Of The Famous Sherwood Forest And Oil And Gas

December 9, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life had the privileged to be invited on to the production studio and set of Sherwood Forest, a docufilm about a historic time in American Oil and Gas’s impact on global independence and empowerment. By the summer of 1942, the future of Great Britain and the outcome of […]

Micro Hold Technology Gains Traction Across Shale Play USA

December 7, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Sarah Phillips joins host Jason Spiess for an update from the Marcellus/Utica/Appalachian Basin and some innovations in the next generation of performance materials and chemical technologies. She explains how micro-hold technology is finding some traction in shale plays. Before that, Sarah shares her journey in oil […]

From Oilfield Worker To Energized Entrepreneur

December 7, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jordan Sadler joins Jason Spiess to talk about the genesis of Drag Up Coffee.  Sadler, a former oilfield worker, shares his processing and experience of leaving the oilfield to become a CEO and business owner. The opportunities that exist in the new marketplace are discussed as well as how his […]

The Oilfield Is A Journey Of Positive Experiences

December 6, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondents Matthew Hill and Ken Lavin interview Adrienne Mains with Silver Fox Energy at SOER | OERB | Oklahoma Energy Resources Board | The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma Oil & Gas Expo At the time she was with The Austin-Montana Project and is often the […]

In West Texas There Are Jobs And Good Will

December 5, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jason Spiess and co-host Ken Lavin interview Danielle Robertson, senior director, and Kaitlin Paonessa, marketing director, of the Good Will West Texas at the Permian Basin Hiring Events in Odessa, Texas. The interview circles around jobs in west Texas and how the recent oil activity has impacted the marketplace. Goodwill-West […]

Cutting Edge Analytics Rock Solid In Geology

December 4, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Richard Ball, Detring Energy Advisors about the monetization of business through market-leading research, cutting-edge analytics, and seamless, well-documented sell-side processes. Hill conducted interviews at the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) MIDCON. Founded in 1917, the original purpose of AAPG was […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: Land Becoming A Big Issue In Texas

December 2, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Dr. Jon Spiers, candidate for Texas Land Commissioner stops by for an interview with Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas. Dr. Spiers gives a run down of what his platform is and why is a qualified candidate for […]

Earth Science And STEM Part Of The Energy Revolution

December 2, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondents Matthew Hill interviews Camelia Knapp, head of Boone Pickens School of Geology and Thomas Cronin, CEO of K. Stewart Exploration representing Oklahoma Geological Foundation at American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Mid-Continent Convention. From the very beginning, the Oklahoma Geological Foundation has been focused […]

ConocoPhillips, Shell Complete Delaware Deal

December 1, 2021 jasonspiess 0

ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Shell Enterprises LLC’s prolific Delaware basin position for $9.5 billion in cash. After customary closing adjustments, cash paid for the acquisition is approximately $8.6 billion, with an effective date of July 1, 2021. The assets include ~225,000 net acres […]

More “Lady Leadership” Surfacing In Oil And Gas

December 1, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondents Matthew Hill & Ken Lavin interview Codie McDaniel with Canary Wellhead Services for an episode of #FossilFuelFridays at the OERB | Oklahoma Energy Resources Board Board SOER Oklahoma Oil & Gas Convention. #FossilFuelFridays is an industry weekly episodic webisode and podcast hosted by Matt […]

Senator Cramer “Corrects” Treasury Secretary Yellen On Energy Spending

December 1, 2021 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) corrected the record on U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s remarks about the “Democrats’ socialist, big government agenda” during a Senate Banking committee hearing today. Senator Cramer specifically discussed the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) score on Democrats’ Build Back Better agenda, the lack […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: A Push To Off Shore, Digital

November 29, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Scott Theriot, Danos, (and i2ms) joined podcast party host Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas. The interview talks about their push into the off shore market, past renewable projects and what their Permian activities have been. Founded in […]

Hill, Hamlin Talk Energy Abundance, Industry Issues

November 28, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondent Matthew Hill interviews Jack Hamlin of Energy Strong and Sargent & Lundy about about his mission and passion to promote and advocate for reliable, abundant, and affordable oil and gas giving a platform for energy literacy and equip other industry leaders with educational efforts. […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: Integrity Shines In The Permian

November 27, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Podcast party host Jason Spiess interviews Jeremy Parker, Integrity Services at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas. Headquartered in the heart of the Permian Basin, Integrity Services provides a wide array of oilfield solutions and services. […]

Biden Administration Releases New Leasing Reform

November 26, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Biden administration has recommended a major change in the nation’s oil and gas leasing program that will focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water. The report by the Interior Department completes a review […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: Some Sage Advice For The Permian

November 26, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Kaes de Jong, president, Sage Oil Services is interviewed by Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group, at the Permian Basin International Oil Show in Odessa, Texas. The two discuss the latest activities in the Permian Basin as well as how 2022 looks for Sage […]

The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 433: ESG, Drag Up Coffee Deal, PBIOS Podcast Party And Senator Hoeven Addresses Recent Energy Price Issues

November 26, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Troy Habben, Gavin Schmitz and Philip Hinojosa, Wellhead Systems Inc, talks with Jason Spiess about ESG (Environmental Social Governance) in oil and gas with Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show in Odessa, Texas. Ron Guskek, president, Liberty […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: Off Shore, Renewables And The Permian Play

November 24, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Juan Torres, general manager, Danos, joined podcast party host Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas. The interview talks about their push into the off shore market, past renewable projects and what their Permian […]

Sustainable Leadership Series: Tommy Boy’s Velvet Glove

November 22, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Joe Sinnott, Witting Partners, joins The Crude Life for a podcast series within a podcast titled “Sustainable Leadership Series: Tommy Boy’s Velvet Glove”. Host Jason Spiess and Sinnott discuss the traditional and new age definitions of a “Velvet Glove” leader.  Traditional definition is an outwardly gentle or friendly manner used […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: Back To American Made, Traditional Values

November 17, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Matt Young of Flowco Production Solutions talks with Jason Spiess at the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show in Odessa, Texas. Flowco Production Solutions is artificial lift. Flowco specializes in the design, installation and optimization of gas lift and plunger lift […]

PBIOS Podcast Party: Time Is Remote Tracking And Big Data

November 17, 2021 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Content News Correspondents and podcast party hosts Matthew Hill and Ken Lavin interview Bobby Adkins with iTankData during the PBIOS Podcast Party sponsored by The Wireline Group at the Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) in Odessa, Texas. With 25 years in oilfield services, iTankData services include […]