Jason Spiess

The Crude Life Interview: Roe Patterson, Author, Crude Blessings

Crude Blessings Demonstrates Ethics and Grit in Oil and Gas

When Roe Patterson began thinking about documenting a slice of his father’s (Glenn Patterson) legacy, he knew it would be something more than a traditional father-son…

How Blockchain and Crudecoin Could Transform the Energy Industry

A Look at the Innovation Integration of Blockchain Technology into the Global Energy Industry Over the past decade I have had the privilege of interviewing some…

Texas OilField Review Week of April 9-13

Texas OilField Review April 9, 2018: An update on the Scoop and Stack Joe Dancy, Executive Director, Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Center, University…

MonDak OilField Review: Issues with Natural Gas in the Bakken

Gas Gathering Technology Interview: Walter Breidenstein, GasTechno Energy & Fuels Group Breidenstein talks about the obstacles with gas gathering in the Bakken oil fields.

MonDak OilField Review March 12, 2018: Davis Refinery Public Comment Emails Broken Down

Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington breaks down the emails from the public comment period regarding The Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.  According to Hedrington, of…

The Crude Life Interview: Joe Dancy, Energy Center, U of Oklahoma College of Law

Joe Dancy, Oil & Gas, Natural Resources, and Energy Center, University of Oklahoma College of Law, discusses Continental Resources Scoop, Stack and Bakken activity as well…

A Social Exchange: Luke Schilhab, Grind Time Mulching

Interview: Luke Schilhab, Grind Time Mulching Luke Schilhab, Grind Time Mulching, talks about the day-to-day operations in the oil and gas business. From clearing sites to pipeline…

Tidwell Proves the American Dream Can Still Be Great Again

A little over 15 years ago, Steven Tidwell, who then was a farmer just trying to make ends meet met an entrepreneur who developed an innovative…

The Crude Life Interview: Tidwell Cleaning up Oil Industry with Innovative Product

Interview: Steven Tidwell, Tidwell Industries Steve Tidwell, Tidwell Industries talks about his innovative product and how is it one of the ways oil and gas companies are…

Energy Events: NAPE EXPO, Greg Reidl

Greg Riedl, NAPE Expo, gives an overview of the industry’s major event, held in Houston, TX. This year, NAPE Summit is celebrating 25 years of bringing…

The Weekly Word: Wet and Dry Gas, NY Fracs and the Marcellus

This Weekly Word with Jason Spiess and the professor Stephen Heins hosts Tom Shepstone from Pennsylvania, who is an urban consultant, community planner, researcher and advisor…

The Weekly Word: Investing in Shale Play USA

The Weekly Word is a weekly high level discussion about energy, quality of life, globalism and the environment.  This week Professor Stephen Heins and Jason Spiess…

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 232: Ground Breakers in Energy Development, Davis Refinery Public Meeting

Weekly Davis Refinery Update Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington gives details on the public meeting for The Davis Refinery’s air permit approval, January 17, in Dickinson.…

Gov. Burgum’s Ambitious Challenge to Bakken Producers and Investors

Tis’ the season for annual meetings, but North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum caught many people’s attention with his public speech that was making the rounds. Burgum…

Interview: Doug Burgum, North Dakota Governor Burgum

Interview: Doug Burgum, North Dakota Governor Burgum Explains why he believes North Dakota can achieve 2M barrels a day. He also describes why zero spills should…

The Crude Life Interview: Hedrington Explains Air Quality, Government Red Tape and the Cleanest Refinery on the Planet

Interview:  Dan Hedrington, SEH During the interview, host Jason Spiess and Hedrington discuss the next steps for the Davis Refinery, the Bakken communities and the state of…

East West Connect and Divide, Davis Refinery and Gov Burgum’s Challenge to Energy

Energy Communities Interview: Ben Hanson, candidate for US House of Representatives Hanson talks about his roots to the oil and gas communities, his connection to the train…

The Weekly Word: Pipeline Spills and the Religion of Environmentalism

Interview: Professor Stephen Heins, energy columnist and owner, The Word Merchant On this week’s installment of The Weekly Word with professor Stephen Heins, climate change and environmentalism are discussed. Heins…

The Weekly Bakken Get Together: U.S. Senator John Hoeven

In the latest installment of The Weekly Bakken Get Together, host Jason Spiess sits down with U.S. Senator John Hoeven to discuss: Energy development in the…

Interview: Edward Martinez, President and CEO, Zia Engineers and Environmental Consulting

Interview: Edward Martinez, President and CEO, Zia Engineers and Environmental Consulting Martinez talks about the firms background in environmental engineering and how their experience is being…

Interview: Continental’s Hulsey Talks Shipping Oil Overseas

Interview: Blu Hulsey, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, Continental Resources Continental Resources, Inc. recently announced its first-ever sale of Bakken oil specifically for…

Interview: Charles Ohlsen, Completions Specialist, Whiting Petroleum

Interview:  Charles Ohlsen, Completions Specialist, Whiting Petroleum Charles Ohlsen explains what a refrac is and how Whiting is using the technology in the Bakken.  He also…

Interview: Dave McCarthy with Bsquare

Interview: Dave McCarthy, Senior Director of Products, Bsquare McCarthy discusses the technology integration happening in the oil and gas industry and how where companies are finding…

Interview: Lindberg Backs the Bakken

Interview: Rob Lindberg, Bakken Backers Lindberg explains how the Bakken Backers are helping oil and gas companies in western North Dakota.  Lindberg also talks about his…

Professional Speaker Lindquist Shares His Oil and Gas Experience

Mark J. Lindquist understands the power of timing and networking in North Dakota.  Lindquist shares his experience on how he ended up speaking at the 2016…

Natural Gas Infrastructure Needs, Clean Energy Tech and the Hot Zone

Energy Communities Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Stenberg gives an overview of McKenzie County’s economy, community building and housing costs. McKenzie County is the hot…

Interview: Irmen on Money Management and Farming Without the Bank

Interview: Mary Jo Irmen, speaker, author, and owner of FiscalBridge LLC Irmen discusses the state of the economy and what are some trends and signs to keep…

Davis Refinery Update

Energy Communities Interview: Rob Lindberg, director, Bakken Backers Lindberg talks about Bakken Backers and their political advocacy regarding the oil and gas industry. Current Energy Interview: Lynn…

Downstream Facilities

Interview: Sam Cook, Managing Editor, Oilman Magazine Cook talks about how low oil prices has created opportunities for companies to integrate technology into their day-to-day activities. …

Davis Refinery, Hurricane Harvey Impact and Motivating Energy Communities

Hurricane Harvey Update Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, energy expert and president, Loren Scott and Associates Scott explains what types of crews are going to be needed in the clean…

Oil Exec Believes Oil Extraction on Federal Lands is Close

John Yates Jr., president, and owner, Abo Empire oil and gas company, recently said in an interview with Jason Spiess that President Donald Trump is in…

Special Interview with William Prentice on Hurricane Harvey’s Impact

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice explains how Hurricane Harvey has impacted the progress on the Davis Refinery.  The use of specialized workers in energy…

New Jobs Emerging in UAS and Artificial Intelligence

Interview: Cindy Sanford, Job Service North Dakota Sanford explains how today’s youth understands using a smart phone but lacks desktop computer skills.  She also describes how…

Downstream Energy Technology

Interview: Sam Cook, Managing Editor, Oilman Magazine Cook previews several stories featured in the current issue of Oilman Magazine.  Technology uses in downstream and plastic integrated…

Yates Compares the Bakken and New Mexico

Interview: John Yates Jr., President, ABO Empire Yates talks about the differences between the Bakken shale play and the ABO shale play in New Mexico. He also…

US Congressman Cramer Talks Innovation in Oil and Gas

Interview: US Congressman Kevin Cramer Cramer discusses how innovation in helping oil and gas save money as well as what Trump Oil looks like in the future.

ND Gov Impressed with How Oil is Responding to Low Oil Prices

Interview: ND Gov Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov Brent Sanford Burgum gives an update on the Bakken and how impressed he is with oil companies being able…

Job Service Talks Bakken Jobs

Interview: Cindy Sanford and Phil Davis, Job Service North Dakota Sanford and Davis talk about what type of jobs are available in the Bakken as well as…

What Shale Plays Look Like at $40

Interview: Michael Filloon, Heart Street, LLC Filloon talks about their firm's investments into the oil and gas industry and what shale plays look like with $40 oil.

How Fracking Sand Works in Oil and Gas

Interview: Paul Salt, owner, and Jason Love, VP Sales, Manley Brothers of Indiana Salt and Love discuss fracking sand and how the industry works within the oil…

OilField Report: Iain Vasey, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation

Interview: Iain Vasey, President and CEO, Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation Vasey discusses the oil and gas economic impact, energy employment and the world’s largest ethylene…

Employment Contracts Becoming More Common in Oil and Gas

Interview: Matt French, Attorney and Partner, Hamm French Law Firm French talks about the emerging world of employment contracts in the oil and gas industry.

How Frac Sand Impacts Shale Play USA

Interview: Rex Tucker, Owner, Compliance Cavalry Tucker talks about frac sand and how it is involved in the fracking process.

Latshaw Talks Changes in Oil and Gas

Interview: Trent Latshaw, Founder & President, Latshaw Drilling Latshaw talks about the changes in the oil industry in terms of boom-bust cycles and production. He also talks…

ExxonMobil Chooses Corpus Christi for the $10B Facility

Interviews: Iain Vasey, President and CEO, Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation Vasey talks about the economic impact of the $10B ExxonMobil ethylene facility being constructed and how…

From Argentina to Texas

Interview: Chris Boswell, CEO and co-founder, EcoStim Energy Solutions Boswell talks about working with energy endeavors in Argentina and South America.  He also explains why global business…

Entrec Gearing Up for a Busy Summer

Interview: Chip Wilkes, Head Dispatcher, ENTREC Crane and Heavy Haul Hiring in the Bakken is the topic on hand and Wilkes talks about how many people…

Technology Emerging in the Bakken Oil Fields

Interviews: Lynn Helms, Director, Department of Mineral Resources, Bismarck, ND Helms discusses the emerging technology industry in the Upper Midwest, being lead by the Bakken oil…

Bakken BBQ Billed as “Under the Big Top”

Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, co-Founders, Bakken BBQ, Dickinson, ND The two founders talk about the 5th Annual Bakken BBQ including this year’s theme, Make…