The Crude Life Interview: Dayton Marze on Rejected Patagonia Order
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.
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The Crude Life Interview: Joe Dancy, Energy Educator and Expert
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 Wildfires as the Top Story, Trend and Issue of the…
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Pipelines as Critical Infrastructure
The state of California currently experienced a reality check in energy accountability and aging infrastructure. While the majority of the attention is on the spike in gas prices, black outs and stress on the grid in California, Wesley Cate of Eco-Energy believes the national conversation should shift to the issue of aging pipelines. The most recent “Infrastructure Report Card” published…
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The Crude Life Interview: Andrew Bruce, CEO, Data Gumbo
Andrew Bruce, CEO, Data Gumbo, discusses their new oil and gas industry service and contract that involves Blockchain and the Bakken oil fields. The Bakken program is a pilot program contracted from a consortium of major energy companies involving water use in shale plays. Bruce discusses the pros, cons, issues and solutions of Blockchain, including an estimate of $3.7B annual…
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Colorado Governor Continues War on Oil and Gas
Shortly after Jared Pollis was sworn in as the 43rd governor of Colorado he issued a declaration of war against oil and gas in the state of Colorado. Since then there has been a political battle between the people and politicians from cafes to town halls to the state capital steps. Last April, the Governor signed a “local control” which…
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7th Annual Bakken BBQ
The 7th annual Bakken BBQ was held in Dickinson, ND and brought together over 3,000 energy community members for a family-friendly fundraising event for Make A Wish North Dakota. This year the event offered a BBQ Cook Off competition, live music, a live auction with an auctioneer, a kiddie area with games, and lots of prizes. The founders, Jackie Schmidt…
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Energy Exposition Lights Up the Industry in the Rockies
Thousands flocked to the 2019 Energy Exposition this year held in Gillette, Wyoming. The Expo was by all accounts, a high energy successful event attended by passionate professionals wanting to have more purpose in the energy industry. This year’s speakers and presenters offered a diverse range of topics and ideas. There were participants, speakers and attendees from the oil, natural…
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Interview: Austin F. Jennings III, Energy Exposition
Interview: Austin F. Jennings III, Energy Exposition, talks about the upcoming Energy Expo, June 25-27, Gillette, WY. Jennings gives an overview of the speakers, sponsors and exhibitors.
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Downturn by Legislation
On April 16 of this year, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 181 into law after what many consider one of the most controversial pieces of legislation in oil and gas history, as it met opposition from almost every Republican in the state of Colorado and the energy industry. The law took effect immediately, and changes the Colorado Oil &…
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Be Aware of the Modern Day Snake Oil
The founder and CEO of BMA Biotech, Mark Bullock is no stranger to the oil and gas industry. Both Bullock’s step-father and father-in-law have both worked in the industry for over 40-years. So, it is little wonder how a small-town boy from the United Kingdom is now living in Sugar Land, Texas and providing highly effective products and sustainable services…
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