ND Attorney Questions State’s Relationship With Oil, Cites Corruption

April 11, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Michael (Caleb) Amick Amick is a reporter for The Dickinson Press, however, in this interview he is representing himself. The interview surrounding his recent article on Salt Water Spills in North Dakota and attorney Fintan Dooley’s presentation at Dickinson State University. In a presentation to Professor Toby Stroh’s reclamation class at […]

Energy Roundtable In The Bakken

April 9, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, held a roundtable discussion with Bakken energy producers in western North Dakota to review ongoing developments in the region’s energy industry and outline his efforts to maintain America’s leadership in energy production. To this end, Hoeven is […]

Balancing Home And Work In Energy

April 8, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Rocky Johnson, 4 Warriors Hydro Excavating, joins Shawn Forbes and Jason Spiess at the Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners Annual Cookoff Johnson talks about his oilfield journey which started in agriculture. After entering into the oilfield, Rocky was laid off in the 2015 downturn and went back to ranching. That […]

How Capturing Fugitive Emissions Is Keeping America Beautiful

April 8, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Danny Skiff, Specialized Desanders USA Skiff gives an overview of a recent study involving their desanders and how it greatly reduces “fugitive emissions”. Skiff said they can determine how much sand is needed in regards to managing emissions along with methane and carbon reductions. The shapes of sand are discussed […]

The New Normal In Oil Is A Government Managed Marketplace

April 8, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Mike Rentfrow, president, Blue Boat Subsea Rentfrow shares his story of how he is transitioning into wind energy after working in the oil and gas industry for 29 years. He spent the majority of his time underwater installing pipelines and parts of off shore wells. Rentfrow explains how his path […]

ND Gov Tours Bakken Wildfires

April 4, 2021 jasonspiess 0

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum visited Billings County to survey areas damaged by a wildfire that broke out Thursday, thanking the firefighters and emergency services personnel from more than 20 agencies who fought the blaze and successfully kept it from reaching the city of Medora, which had been evacuated as […]

ESG Is Here, Now And Possibly Forever

March 31, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Ashley McNamee, Director, ESG Services at Alvarez & Marsal, gives an overview of what ESG is and why oil and gas companies are starting to integrate into their business plans, share holder reports and general practices. McNamee, who is a former television news anchor and oil and gas executive, brings […]

Relationships, Education And Opportunities In American Energy

March 30, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Amy Anderyszak, President & CEO, The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) Interview and summary by Genneca Houser Amy Andryszak is President and CEO of INGAA, a trade organization that advocates for the natural gas pipeline industry. Amy talks about INGAA and what role they play in policy making […]

Watching Energy Legislation In The Bakken

March 27, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Dustin Gawrylow, North Dakota Watch Dog Dustin Gawrlow gives an update and overview of several energy related bills making their way through the North Dakota legislature. HB 1452, HB 1412, HB 1380, SB 2291, HB 1458 are the bills discussed in the interview. The two also pontificate if, and even […]

API Endorses Carbon Pricing, Release Framework

March 25, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Here is a press release from the American Petroleum Institute regarding their endorsement of a Carbon Tax. The American Petroleum Institute (API) today released a robust policy framework of industry and government actions to address the risks of climate change while meeting the world’s long-term energy needs. Ahead of the […]

EPW to Vote on Nominees for EPA Deputy Administrator, CEQ Chair

March 24, 2021 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) sent The Crude Life a message indicating that he will vote against Janet McCabe’s nomination to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when her nomination is considered in the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee Tuesday morning. “During her time in […]

It’s Been Adding Vodka To Trulia Kind Of A Year

March 21, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Jason Spiess is joined by Shawn Forbes, OG Directory and Team Forbes, live from the Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners Annual Cookoff in Odessa, Texas. The two interview Erin Wiersma. Erin Wiersma has had a year to forget. Vodka in your Trulia kind of a year. Around a year ago, Erin […]

The Bakken’s Impact On ND Is Absolutely Remarkable

March 21, 2021 jasonspiess 0

North Dakota Lt. Governor Brent Sanford Interview and summary by Genneca Houser Lt. Governor Brent Sanford has a long family history in North Dakota and his own extensive life experiences that have certainly shaped the way he is able to understand the working of industry and commerce throughout the state, […]

Curtis Nerds Out On India, Keystone And Energy Analytics

March 20, 2021 jasonspiess 0

Trisha Curtis, CEO, PetroNerds Interview and summary by Genneca Houser Trisha Curtis is the President and CEO of  Denver based oil and gas advisory firm, PetroNerds. Trisha took some time to talk about her experience and knowledge in the industry and the amount of information she shares is vast. We […]