Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, comments on “force majeure” and how it applies to the COVID-19 Shutdown and the oil and gas industry.

Swanson, who wrote a law review paper at University of North Dakota on the topic “force majeure” title “The Hand of God”, explains how the portion of a contract rarely is brought to light, but when it does there are processes and terminology that companies need to consider. From mailing letters to flooding wells, Swanson cites multiple examples of “force majeure” in recent history.

The interview then transitions into working from home and the paradigm shift society is currently going through. The Great Depression was mentioned as the last time period that is the closest in comparison due to the major shift in technology, agrarian education, urban land use and the migration to cities from rural America. A similar transition is happening right now with the digital world in distance education and home workplaces.

Swanson also comments on Whiting Petroleum’s recent bankruptcy filing and what some of his oil and gas clients are processing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Josh Swanson, Vogel Law, comments on “force majeure” and how it applies to the COVID-19 Shutdown and the oil and gas industry.

Swanson, who wrote a law review paper at University of North Dakota on the topic “force majeure” title “The Hand of God”, explains how the portion of a contract rarely is brought to light, but when it does there are processes and terminology that companies need to consider. From mailing letters to flooding wells, Swanson cites multiple examples of “force majeure” in recent history.

The interview then transitions into working from home and the paradigm shift society is currently going through. The Great Depression was mentioned as the last time period that is the closest in comparison due to the major shift in technology, agrarian education, urban land use and the migration to cities from rural America. A similar transition is happening right now with the digital world in distance education and home workplaces.

Swanson also comments on Whiting Petroleum’s recent bankruptcy filing and what some of his oil and gas clients are processing during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Crude Life Podcast can be heard every Monday through Thursday with a Week in Review on Friday.

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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 will impact the economy and society going forward.

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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 will impact the economy and society going forward.

The Crude Life Podcast can be heard every Monday through Thursday with a Week in Review on Friday.

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Bailey Midkiff and Jake Milne, W.I.C., give an update from Wyoming on the oil and gas activity and how much of the oil field work is moving forward.

Midkiff explains how outside sales calls are a bit more challenging than pre-COVID-19, while Mile explains what the offices have done to adapt to the new workplace environment

The two also comment on Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis and his citing oil and gas workers as “critical” to the healing and helping with the coronavirus epidemic.

The Crude Life Podcast can be heard every Monday through Thursday with a Week in Review on Friday.

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Bailey Midkiff and Jake Milne, W.I.C., give an update from Wyoming on the oil and gas activity and how much of the oil field work is moving forward.

Midkiff explains how outside sales calls are a bit more challenging than pre-COVID-19, while Mile explains what the offices have done to adapt to the new workplace environment

The two also comment on Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis and his citing oil and gas workers as “critical” to the healing and helping with the coronavirus epidemic.

The Crude Life Podcast can be heard every Monday through Thursday with a Week in Review on Friday.

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Christopher Cottrell, Winston & Strawn, gives an update on how their legal offices are handling the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 Shutdown.

Cottrell discusses some of the recent M&A activity in the oil and gas industry as well as the recent news of Whiting Petroleum filing for bankruptcy. Although not a bankruptcy attorney, Cottrell gives a basic overview of what type of bankruptcy Whiting has filed.

Cottrell said the M&A activity had been pented up, and reiterated that many of the companies having financial struggles still have valuable assets to optimize.

The interview dives into “force majeure” within contracts. Starting in the NBA, the phrase ” force majeure ” began making the rounds within contractual law circles are “acts of God”, “epidemic” and “pandemic” become important words in today’s world.

Recently, in response to the COVID-19-related market disruption, China’s

largest natural gas and liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) importers have

declared force majeure to provide relief and excuse performance from

their contractual obligations. Major suppliers are contesting these

assertions of force majeure.

Cottrell believes “force majeure” has the potential to become an issue in the oil and gas industry and suggested that the Texas Railroad Commission get ahead and define some terms.

The Crude Life Podcast can be heard every Monday through Thursday with a Week in Review on Friday.

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Christopher Cottrell, Winston & Strawn, gives an update on how their legal offices are handling the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 Shutdown.

Cottrell discusses some of the recent M&A activity in the oil and gas industry as well as the recent news of Whiting Petroleum filing for bankruptcy. Although not a bankruptcy attorney, Cottrell gives a basic overview of what type of bankruptcy Whiting has filed.

Cottrell said the M&A activity had been pented up, and reiterated that many of the companies having financial struggles still have valuable assets to optimize.

The interview dives into “force majeure” within contracts. Starting in the NBA, the phrase ” force majeure ” began making the rounds within contractual law circles are “acts of God”, “epidemic” and “pandemic” become important words in today’s world.

Recently, in response to the COVID-19-related market disruption, China’s

largest natural gas and liquefied natural gas (“LNG”) importers have

declared force majeure to provide relief and excuse performance from

their contractual obligations. Major suppliers are contesting these

assertions of force majeure.

Cottrell believes “force majeure” has the potential to become an issue in the oil and gas industry and suggested that the Texas Railroad Commission get ahead and define some terms.

The Crude Life Podcast can be heard every Monday through Thursday with a Week in Review on Friday.

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The Crude Life Podcast Episode 46

April 1, 2020

Guests/Topics:  

Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist, comments on Whiting Petroleum’s executives receiving millions of dollars in bonuses before filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.   

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 and regulations for industry.

Becker also gives an overview of how Becker Safety & Supply has adjusted to the current state of affairs in energy and COVD-19 Shutdown.

US Senator Kevin Cramer explains how Saudia Arabia has been an ally to the United States in the past, however, now is a different time. Senator Cramer also comments on the CARES Act and how small businesses can take advantage.

Daily Headlines:  

Oil and gas commission gives 6-month tax break to Wyoming operators

The world could soon run out of space to store oil. That may plunge prices below zero

Americans are drinking a crazy amount of alcohol during coronavirus lockdown

Sponsor:    Hawker Well Works

The Hawker Pipe Handler was developed to simplify the well servicing process. By reducing the need for manual labor the Hawker Pipe Handler improves production times and reduces overall well servicing costs in a safer working environment.

The Hawker reduces the need for manual labor when lifting the pipe to and removing from the service rig. By using the Pipe Handler it greatly reduces the chance of back injuries and workman’s comp claims for the company. Its speed and efficiency is designed to improve production times and reduce costs. The Hawker is simple to move from site to site. When you pull on to a job site the Hawker can be set-up and ready to go within minutes!

Click here for website

Featured Event:    The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament

The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament Schedule

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) K9 Pipe Inspection

The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green’s Eco-Watch:

The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green (shown above) has been traveling across the planet cleaning streets,

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 46

April 1, 2020

Guests/Topics:  

Stephen Heins, The Energy Pragmatist, comments on Whiting Petroleum’s executives receiving millions of dollars in bonuses before filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.   

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 and regulations for industry.

Becker also gives an overview of how Becker Safety & Supply has adjusted to the current state of affairs in energy and COVD-19 Shutdown.

US Senator Kevin Cramer explains how Saudia Arabia has been an ally to the United States in the past, however, now is a different time. Senator Cramer also comments on the CARES Act and how small businesses can take advantage.

Daily Headlines:  

Oil and gas commission gives 6-month tax break to Wyoming operators

The world could soon run out of space to store oil. That may plunge prices below zero

Americans are drinking a crazy amount of alcohol during coronavirus lockdown

Sponsor:    Hawker Well Works

The Hawker Pipe Handler was developed to simplify the well servicing process. By reducing the need for manual labor the Hawker Pipe Handler improves production times and reduces overall well servicing costs in a safer working environment.

The Hawker reduces the need for manual labor when lifting the pipe to and removing from the service rig. By using the Pipe Handler it greatly reduces the chance of back injuries and workman’s comp claims for the company. Its speed and efficiency is designed to improve production times and reduce costs. The Hawker is simple to move from site to site. When you pull on to a job site the Hawker can be set-up and ready to go within minutes!

Click here for website

Featured Event:    The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament

The Crude Life 2020 March Madness Tournament Schedule

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) K9 Pipe Inspection

The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green’s Eco-Watch:

The Earth’s Champion Johnny Green (shown above) has been traveling across the planet cleaning streets,