North Dakota flared 19% of its natural gas production in 2019

April 30, 2020 jasonspiess 0

According to the North Dakota Oil & Gas Division’s February 2020 Director’s Cut & Monthly Production Report, gross natural gas production in North Dakota averaged 2.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2019, an 827% increase compared with the 2010 level of 0.3 Bcf/d. Increases in natural gas production […]

Swanson: Force Majeure Examples Now Starting In Oil and Gas

April 29, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Josh Swanson, Vogel Law Firm, talks about the recent examples of “force majeure” popping up in the oil and gas industry. From Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt’s letter to President Donald Trump to Continental Resources, force majeure is being seen more and more in industry. Swanson discusses the potential issue of […]

Shepstone: Small Business Important in Oil and Gas, Economy

April 28, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow.org, gives an update on the recent COVID-19 Shutdown and coronavirus impact on the oil and gas industry in the Marcellus Region. Shepstone also goes a bit deeper in his update on the conversations about people living with a taste of socialism. Shepstone responds to the question of […]

Cottrell: Will Trump Consider Force Majeure of Oil and Gas?

April 27, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Chris Cottrell, Winston and Strawn Law Offices, returns to The Crude Life to discuss the recent developments in the “Force Majeure” clause in oil and gas contracts. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to declare the coronavirus a “pandemic” or “epidemic” in order […]

Helms: What Rig Count Zero Means in a Shale Play

April 25, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Lynn Helms, Director, Department of Mineral Resources, recalls what life was like during the last bust when rig counts reached zero in the Bakken. Helms was a week into his job when this historic feat occurred. Helms explains some of the logistics behind going from several rigs to zero rigs […]

Masiero: Bitcoin Can Help During Negative Oil Prices

April 24, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tom Masiero, Great American Mining, comments on how Bitcoin could assist in the negative oil price issue. Masiero explains how the digital pipeline is built and producers can utilize and even profit on their flared or stranded natural gas. Masiero comments on how this technology could effectively become a subsidy […]

Scott: Earth Day Past Influenced Oil Issues of Today

April 22, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Energy and economic expert Dr. Loren Scott talks about how the one day of negative oil prices impacted the market and industry. From the futures markets to contractual nuances, the negative oil prices left scars. Dr. Scott also comments on the long term impacts of Saudi Arabia and Russia’s recent […]

Clark: Negative Oil Prices and What’s Next

April 21, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting comments on the low oil prices as well as the negative price impact. Clark relays some information from his phone calls, emails and news research regarding the direction of some of the major players as well as the direction of the industry. The Crude Life […]

Senate Passes $475 Billion in New COVID Funds

April 21, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on the Senate passing $475 billion in emergency funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, COVID-19 testing, and health care providers today: “I am grateful the Trump Administration and Senate Republicans were able to once again overcome the stonewalling of Democrats who […]

Bitcoin Could Help Negative Oil Prices

April 20, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tom Masiero, Great American Mining, comments on how Bitcoin could assist in the negative oil price issue. Masiero explains how the digital pipeline is built and producers can utilize and even profit on their flared or stranded natural gas. Masiero comments on how this technology could effectively become a subsidy […]

Masiero: Emission Management and the Digital Pipeline

April 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tom Masiero, Great American Mining Company, explains how cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are creating a digital pipeline to assist in emission management. Masiero continues into how the digital world has integrated into oil and gas in areas beyond emission management. The interview also dives into how the future of cash and […]

Light It Up: FREE MONEY!!!

April 17, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca for a weekly energy report on The Country Twins morning show. This week Spiess recaps a week of interviews and discussions with staff from US Senators, Federal Reserve, small businesses and banks. One theme from the PPP and EIDL loans known as […]

Jordan: Business is Picking Up in Wyoming

April 17, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Dave Chaput, sales and Aaron Jordan, president, Black Water Environmental give an update on how their company is adapting to the COVID-19 Shutdown and coronavirus pandemic. Jordan says despite the news in the media, their company is busier than ever. Jordan walks through some recent tough business decisions like hiring […]

Was the CARES Act a Bait and Switch?

April 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Thomas Funderburk, Lone Star GeoServices, explains how the highly touted Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance is not exactly what the political leaders are disclosing it to be. Funderburk, a sole proprietor, with a wife and three kids, chose a path of small business to be a family man […]

Ellis: Update on the PPP and EIDL CARES Act Loans

April 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Zachary Ellis, Commercial Credit Group Inc., discusses the CARES Acts loan programs. The EIDL purpose is to meet financial obligations and operating expenses that could have been met had the disaster not occurred (amount of any EIDL advance is forgiven). Terms Up to $2 million 3.75% for businesses 2.75% for […]

Hollier: Production Optimization is the Focus

April 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Brad Hollier, MSL Oilfield Services, give an update on how their company is adjusting to the COVID-19 Shutdown and coronavirus pandemic. Hollier gives an update on their European energy activity as well as the United States. Hollier also describes Houston’s current commerce scene. The interview dives into innovation and environmental […]

Clark: Texas Railroad Commission Thoughts and Comments

April 15, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting, gives his thoughts and comments after the Texas Railroad Commission meeting on April 14, 2020. In Texas, an economic powerhouse, the outbreak and oil shock have created huge risks for the states’ historically strong energy economy, but nothing the state hasn’t managed before. “Established by […]

Coleman: Global Energy Market may Be Defined In Texas

April 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

James Coleman, Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, gives an update from the Texas Railroad Commission meeting April 14, 2020. Coleman explains some of the bigger picture items they are talking about from OPEC to production cuts to emission management to what the silver lining is […]

The Crude Life Week in Review Episode 350: Pinkertons, Green Energy, Oil Taxes and COVID-19

April 11, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Lance Medlin, Chief Operating Officer, Meridian Energy Group, talks about their agreement with Pinkerton. Meridian Energy Group, Inc., the leading innovator in the petroleum refining industry, announced that the company has entered into a long-term agreement with Pinkerton, leaders in comprehensive risk management, providing risk advisory, security management and protective […]

Light It Up: Oil and Gas Helping and Healing COVID

April 10, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life host Jason Spiess joins Genneca for a weekly energy report on The Country Twins morning show. This week Spiess comments on the latest news of OPEC, OPEC+ and OPEC++.Spiess talks about how the oil and gas industry is healing and helping in the COVID-19 Shutdown and coronavirus […]

Clark: The Outbreak, Oil Shock, and OPEC++

April 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting OPEC+ agreed to an outline of an unprecedented agreement for production cuts of 23% or 11MBPD at an “emergency virtual meeting” ahead but many analysts are suggesting it could fall through if other OECD nations don’t agree to cuts as well. Ultimately we need […]

OPEC+ Quotes and Comments

April 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement on reports of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreeing to an outline of a deal to cut oil production: “These reports are encouraging and a step in the right direction. No matter what, the mess Saudi Arabia and […]