Biden Ban on Public Lands To Cost Economy $670 Billion Over 20 years

December 15, 2020 jasonspiess 0

North Dakota among hardest hit by incoming president’s pledge to ban development A ban on oil and natural gas development on public lands by President-elect Joe Biden would severely harm the economies of eight western states, according to a Wyoming Energy Authority study conducted by University of Wyoming Professor Tim Considine. Over […]

Year In Review 2020: The Demand For Production Shifts South

December 15, 2020 jasonspiess 0

It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, Tiffany Wilson, Aries Buildings, gives an overview of their services and building options. From temporary housing to mobile offices to class rooms, Wilson says they sell space. “..we started in North Dakota back in 2012, however, […]

Year In Review 2020: Becoming ESG Certified

December 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, comments on their newest certification Environmental and Social Management Plan (“ESMP”). The ESMP is intended to reaffirm Meridian’s commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible development and operation of its facilities […]

Risk Management, High Returns in Oil and Gas Investing

December 13, 2020 jasonspiess 0

This week on Mining Money, Imran Khan of Swan Energy explains why oil and gas investing is primed for the next decade. Examples from electric car transitions to the world’s aging population’s reliance on medical facilities and the power grid are discussed in detail. Kahn also explains how there are risk management tools put […]

Diversification, Extra Extra Hard Work Became the New Norm in 2020

December 12, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Aaron Jordan, Black Water Environmental, recaps the past year and explains how they’ve had to work extra hard in new areas and diversify their services. Unexpected labor costs, competition from unemployment and government projects getting put on hold created some shifts in the market and Jordan discusses how they navigated those […]

Small Business is Critical in Oil and Gas

December 11, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Jake Milne, president, W.I.C., describes his company’s ties to the energy sector – specifically oil and gas. Milne explains how small business is critical in oil and gas and why he has high hopes for 2021. Milne, who operates W.I.C. out of Casper, WY, gives an update on the region’s […]

Colorado’s New Normal in Oil and Gas Begins

December 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Dan Haley, CEO and President of COGA (Colorado Oil and Gas Association) discusses some of the big efforts from the past year, including the fight against regulations and the push to educate people about the many changes innovations toward a more environmentally clean and friendly oil and gas industry. Interview […]

Year In Review 2020: Shale’s Future is Offshore Drilling

December 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last February 2020, Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News, responds to John Hess‘ (Hess Corporation) comments that shale oil has peaked and global warming is real. Willis describes how Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has been good to industry in some […]

Industry Events: Christmas Blowout, OCI and COVID Cancels

December 8, 2020 jasonspiess 0

December Oilfield Events Dec 8: 6pm – Oilfield Helping Hands (OHH) Leave 2020 In The Dust, RSVP only, 100 max Christmas Blowout hosted by Reliance OFS, Gladiator Energy, and Ideal Completions benefitting Oilfield Helping Hands with a dinner, a performance by Scott Hayley and a live auction. Contact Katie Grimes […]

Year In Review 2020: Colorado’s War on Oil and Gas

December 5, 2020 jasonspiess 0

It’s time once again for our Annual Year In Review interviews! Last January 2020, Kathleen Sgamma, president, Western Energy Alliance, discusses the 2020 presidential election in regards to the energy sector. Sgamma also comments on mineral owners, public health, decarbonization, political science, Colorado’s war on oil and gas and the […]

Year In Review 2020: The Evolution of Safety in Oil and Gas

December 4, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Patrick Hartford, owner, R.P. Oilfield Services discusses anchors in Wyoming and the evolution of safety as a business. Hartford also gives an update on the Powder River Basin. “I think there’s more people talking about safety and they’re doing it in a way to basically profit on it as opposed […]

Year In Review 2020: Environmental Growth in the Oilfield

December 3, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Aaron Jordan, Black Water Environmental, explains why the word “environmental” is used in their name. Jordan also gives an update from the Powder River Basin. Jordan has seen growth in Wyoming, North Dakota, Kansas and Colorado, and currently their company is hiring. The topic of how everyday ordinary people are […]

Distribution NOW and their Digital Transition

December 2, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Josiah Black, Distribution NOW, gives an update from the Permian region and talks about the oilfield opportunity happening right now. The interview transitioned into the digital transition happening in oil and gas. From the well site to pumps to offices, the digital transition is happening and Black sees that as […]

Lake Charles, Gulf Update

December 2, 2020 jasonspiess 0

John Vindas, Bayou Energy and Repair Services, gives the details for their Energy Pop Up Social Mixer on Thursday December 3, 2020, in Marrero, LA. Vindas shares his experience in oil and gas and how the bulk of their business deals with barges and vessels down in and on the […]

Bitcoin Mining an Increasing Option in Oil and Gas

November 27, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tom Masiero, Great American Mining, gives his reasons why he believes Bitcoin is back in the news due to spiking in value near an all-time high. Masiero reminds that there are only around 3 million Bitcoin left to mine, therefore the value could increase considerably in 2021. This is one […]

The Crude Life and Houser Announce Content Creation Agreement

November 26, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life is adding to its content creators and news contributor efforts through a new, wide-ranging partnership with media professional Genneca Houser. “We are very excited to be working with Genneca,” The Crude Life host Jason Spiess said. “I’ve worked with Genneca for years on other projects and media […]

Shepstone Updates Marcellus, 3.8 Mile Lateral and BP Selling Their Soul

November 25, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tom Shepstone, NaturalGasNow.org, gives an update from the East Coast shale plays, including the Marcellus. Shepstone, geographically located near the border of New York, describes the increasing issues with East Coast energy, from Pennsylvania gas to pipeline purchases to New York’s outright bans. The interviews dives into natural gas and […]

Frac Sand Industry Shifts, Geography, Shape Driving Costs

November 24, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Danny Skiff, Specialized Desanders USA, gives an update on the frac sand industry as well as the filtration, screen and separation market. Skiff explains how there are different shapes of sand used in different shale plays which can create long term issues like equipment failure. Geography has influenced the frac […]

Preventing Future Forest Infernos

November 23, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Getting past the climate scapegoat, and taking steps that could actually make a difference  By Paul Driessen The 2020 fire season is nearing its end. But monstrous wildfires continue to rage across America’s western states, devastating towns and habitats, and killing hundreds of people and millions of animals. Politicians and […]

There is Good News for Small to Mid-Sized Oil Companies

November 21, 2020 jasonspiess 0

This week on Mining Money, Imran Khan of Swan Energy discusses a recent report indicating small to mid-sized oil and gas companies will have ample opportunities over the next couple of years. Khan explains why the quick and nimble investors and companies are able to navigate much easier through uncharted times and territories. He also […]

Bakken BBQ Raises $75K, Health & Safety Measures Proven to Work

November 17, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Jenkin, Co-Founders of the Bakken BBQ, announce the amount of money raised from this year’s community fundraiser. In the midst of a year where COVID Shutdowns, Smart Starts, and Mask Wars were dominating the country’s discourse, the 8th Annual Bakken BBQ raised $75,000 for Make A […]

An International Perspective on American Energy

November 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Terry Etam, author of “The End of the Fossil Fuel Insanity“, writer at the BOE Report and blogger for his blog Public Energy Number One, gives an update on the oil sands in Canada. Etam also reacts to the recent election and how he feels it impacts the international oil […]

The New Frontier in Oil and Gas

November 14, 2020 jasonspiess 0

This week on Mining Money, Brandon Davis, CEO, and Imran Khan of Swan Energy discuss the “new frontier” in oil and gas. Even before the recent presidential election, changes in oil and gas were happening. Both Davis and Khan comment and react to several of the large corporation’s CEO’s comments of what a Joe Biden presidency means for the […]

Wyoming Launches Energy Rebound Program

November 12, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced a CARES Act package aimed at assisting Wyoming’s primary economic driver: the natural gas and oil industry. The industry has seen unparalleled demand destruction as a result of COVID-19 and the resulting economic shutdown. Following successful programs for main street businesses, non-profits and the agriculture […]

Will Biden End Oil or Become the Modern Day Jimmy Carter Economy

November 8, 2020 jasonspiess 0

This week on Mining Money, Brandon Davis, CEO, and Imran Khan of Swan Energy  discuss what may come to energy and the economy with a Joe Biden presidency. Whether Biden’s policy’s combined with the direction of the country will result in major inflation, an increase in interest rates and energy cost increases to the consumer. The interview also […]

Frac Fluids, Forging Faith and Fossil Fuel Fridays

November 7, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Ken Lavin, Winter Mud Co., gives a brief history of the drilling fluid company, which started in the SW Kansas and the Oklahoma/Texas Panhandle. They operated in that territory for decades and has expanded operations throughout Oklahoma and Texas. Winter Mud Company was started during a tremendous slow down in […]