Terry Etam, Energy Writer & Author, talks about the rise of environmentalism in the oil and gas industry. Kevin Black, Creedence Energy Services, also describes their expansion from the Bakken into the Permian Basin and their new acidizing service. Dr. Loren C. Scott, energy expert and economist, talks about solar, […]
Keith Baudin, Oil & Gas Drilling Consultant, gives an update on the Haynesville and Austin Chalk shale plays. Baudin also updates the energy infrastructure and construction in the Lake Charles area as well as the new refineries. Baudin also opined on how politics are causing issues with energy development. The […]
Energy researcher John Droz comments on the environmental damage wind turbines have killing bats, birds and bees, as well as the economic impact. John Droz, Jr. is an anti-wind-power activist and founder of Alliance for Wise Energy Decisions. Droz formerly served as Senior Fellow at American Tradition Institute (now known […]
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 […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie Co. Job Development Authority, discusses a loan program designed to encourage more housing development. Increasing school enrollment, births and the job market are discussed as well. McKenzie County’s oil production is projected to rise from its current production around 16 million barrels a month to between 18-20 […]
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 […]
Matthew Chisam, Probus Energy Services, talks about the relationship between agriculture, energy and the land. How information has changed in the marketplace. Chisam, who served in the U.S. Air Force, compares many aspects of the military and the oil and gas industry, specifically in the technology sector. Chisam gives a […]
Jordan Dyer, LFS Chemistry, talks about what the market is like for a start up in the highly competitive chemical industry. Jordan explains how the industry became flooded with snake oil salesmen over the past decade and companies are becoming more aware. Climate change, Colorado, New York, natural gas and […]
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 […]
ONEOK, Inc. announced that it had put into operation its Elk Creek Pipeline, which has the capacity to move up to 240,000 barrels per day of natural gas liquids to a fractionation complex in Kansas. The much-anticipated 900-mile, $1.4 billion project will have an immediate impact on the ability of […]
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 […]
A special Year in Review special focusing on The War on Oil and Gas in Colorado. Heath Holloway, Titan Solutions, based in Greeley, gives an update on the oil and gas industry in Colorado. He also describes the evolution of the “war on oil and gas” in Colorado. Click here […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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. Click here to listen to the full-length interview David Glatt, Director of the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), gives an update on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Joe Dancy, Associate Director, Southern Methodist University Maguire Energy Institute, gives his thoughts on Energy’s Top Stories, Trends and Issues of 2019. Topics and stories discussed are the renewable push, reclamation advancements, coal, flaring, natural gas, remote drilling, drones and artificial intelligence. Dancy explains why he votes for the California […]
Mark Bullock, BMA Biotech, shares what his thoughts are on Energy’s Stories, Trends and Issues of 2019. From snake oil salesmen to Greta Thunberg to California’s Wildfires to Industry Being It’s Own Worst Enemy, topics are discussed in detail. Bullock votes for Rig Counts Down 23% as 2019’s top story, […]
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