The Crude Truth

Texas oil and gas operators are facing a significant regulatory shift with Senate Bill 1150, which fundamentally changes how the state manages its vast inventory of inactive wells. As the energy industry continues to thrive—with Texas now producing nearly 6 million barrels of oil per day and accounting for over 42% of the nation's crude oil—a growing challenge has emerged: the state has accumulated approximately 120,000 inactive wells that are not producing but remain under operator bonds and re

As global conflicts disrupt shipping lanes and drive up transportation costs, what does the future hold for America’s maritime industry and energy security? On this episode of The Crude Truth, Rey Trevino welcomes maritime expert Dr. Beatriz Canamary to discuss the growing connection between oil and gas, global shipping, and national security. Together, they explore how geopolitical tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the war in Ukraine are impacting shipping costs, insurance rates, a

Big data is transforming the way businesses operate—and Texas is quickly becoming a major hub for data centers, AI, and the infrastructure needed to power them. In this episode of The Crude Truth, we sit down with Jay Lewis, Founder and CEO of Big Data, to break down what “big data” really means and why clean, reliable, and secure data is becoming one of the most valuable resources in the modern economy. Jay Lewis explains how businesses can turn data from a cost of doing business into an asse

Why are energy costs continuing to rise, and how much of it comes down to infrastructure? On this episode of The Crude Truth, Rey sits down with David Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance, to break down the forces affecting energy prices across the United States. They discuss America’s position as a major global energy producer, the impact of infrastructure on electricity and natural gas prices, and the challenges facing the nation as energy demand grows. David explains why transmis

Rural Texas is sitting on the biggest economic opportunity it has seen in a generation, and most people have not connected the dots yet. Data centers are coming to this state whether anyone plans for them or not. The only question left is whether small towns end up with the schools, the jobs, and the tax base, or whether someone else writes the rules first. Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian joins The Crude Truth to lay out the case. Data center expansion could push billions in private

In early 2026, the global oil market experienced a seismic shift. When geopolitical tensions with Iran escalated, crude prices surged—and Texas responded. In this episode, economist Karr Ingham, oil producer Rey Trevino, and energy journalist Stu Turley break down how a single conflict triggered a cascade of market changes: rig counts climbing for the first time in years, jobs returning to the industry, and a historic deal securing 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil. But here's the real story: