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 […]

The Crude Life Interview: Dustin Gawrylow, ND Watchdog Network

April 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Dustin Gawrylow, Founder/President of Policy Matters and the North Dakota Watchdog Network, talks about the recent Whiting Petroleum bankruptcy and how that may impact the state of North Dakota. From 2008-2018, oil and gas extraction and production taxes have raised almost $18 billion for the state, which accounts for almost […]

Easter Basket Charity Drive in the Permian

April 8, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tiffany Wilson, Aries Buildings, gives details about an Easter basket charity project in South Texas. The drive will run through Easter Weekend and already have over 50 kids in need. To donate to the Easter Basket Charity Drive, click here for the PayPal Link To contact Tiffany Wilson, click here […]

The Crude Life Interview: John Mensah, Hanks Oil and Gas

April 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

John Mensah, Hanks Oil and Gas, gives an update on the COVID-19 Shutdown in Ghana. Mensah describes what their quarantine looks like and how Hanks Oil and Gas is adapting. Mensah currently has business on the books and is looking to expand into network into the United States. Mensah mentions […]

Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Buy $3B in Crude Oil

April 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Senator John Hoeven, along with Representatives Lizzie Fletcher and Michael Burgess, today announced that they are introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives respectively to provide $3 billion in funding to purchase crude oil produced in the United States for the Strategic Petroleum […]

The Crude Life Interview: Lance Medlin, Meridian Energy Group

April 5, 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 […]

Social Media Use Up During COVID-19 Shutdown

April 5, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Here are several link to stories talking about how social media us it up. How are you standing out in your social media strategy? Facebook sees 70% increase in Messenger group video calls following coronavirus outbreak According to data shared with CNET, as of the end of last week, 70% […]

The Crude Life Interview: Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting

April 4, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Jon Clark, Clark Energy Consulting, discusses the recent spike in employment and how the trickle down economic ecosystem traditionally operates. As coronavirus hits the U.S. economy, a record 6.6 million workers applied for unemployment benefits last week, according to the Department of Labor, nearly five times the previous record high. […]

The Crude Life Interview: Devin Becker, Becker Safety & Supply

April 4, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Devin Becker, Becker Safety & Supply,  gives an update from Weld County, Colorado. Becker explains how they are still operating close to normal, being an essential business and connecting to many other essential industries. Becker describes how the safety market has changed over the past year in terms of products […]

The Crude Life Interview: Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist

April 3, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist, comments on Whiting Petroleum’s executives receiving millions of dollars in bonuses before filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Heins recalls a few stories from his days in the telecommunications industry while working on Wall Street. The interview also dives into the latest COVID-19 Shutdown and how that […]

The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament Elite Eight Tracker

April 2, 2020 jasonspiess 0

It’s Elite Eight action in The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament. Marcellus Region(1) Swan Energy vs. (2) Knighten Industries Permian Region (2) Target Hospitality vs. (9) The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green Bakken Region (3) Aries Buildings vs. (9) Elite Energy Services Powder River Region(2) Brigade Energy Services vs. (13) […]

The Crude Life Interview: Matthew Hill, Knight Energy

March 29, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Matthew Hill, Knight Energy, talks about working from home and how their business is transitioning during the 1-2 Shock Punch from the supply and demand side. Hill says Knight Energy has business in the books and things are still looking positive, however, change is in the air and Knight Energy […]