Company Overview

Crusaders Energy is a unified energy consortium driving innovation in American energy production and environmental recovery. Headquartered in Northeast Texas and led by CEO Calvin Hudson, Crusaders Energy integrates surface drilling, lithium exploration, and orphaned well capping into a cohesive, forward-thinking energy platform.

Business Divisions

• Surface Drilling: Specializes in spud and conductor drilling with mobile 5-person crews, targeting Texas and Arkansas basins to deliver efficient and precise drilling operations.

• Lithium Extraction: Focuses on subsurface brine recovery from the Smackover Formation, leveraging advanced thermal and gas signature technologies while pursuing strategic mineral partnerships to support sustainable energy solutions.

• Environmental Services: Plugs abandoned wells and restores land using native materials and methane remediation techniques, operating under public and private contracts to promote environmental stewardship.

Technology & Innovation

Crusaders Energy employs cutting-edge technologies, including thermal sensors, gas chromatography drones, and cloud-based SCADA systems, to develop real-time digital rig twins and predictive analytics platforms. These innovations enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and improve uptime, positioning the company as a leader in sustainable energy practices.