Patrick Bertagnolli, MBI Energy Services, talks about the skills initiative program in the Bakken and how they are engaging with high school students to expose them to tech and skills careers. He explains how the student council leaders will be assisting the state of North Dakota attracting workers to the […]
Weekly Davis Refinery Update Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group William C. Prentice discusses the “new normal” in oil and gas infrastructure development. The new normal involves permits and litigation from the onset. Energy Economy Interview: Tracee Bentley, executive director, Colorado Petroleum Council Tracee Bentley, executive director, Colorado Petroleum […]
Meridian Energy Group, Inc. recently hosted an “Appreciation Meet and Greet” for the neighboring town of Belfield on Tuesday, March 27th regarding the Davis Refinery. The Davis Refinery is being considered an innovative refinery project, and is being watched closely by the state, nation and even globe due to its […]
Hub City Funding Interview: ND Senate Majority Leader Richard Wardner Wardner talks about how the Surge Funding for the oil and gas cities and counties has been spent and what work has been done. He also cites a few examples of how the Surge Money was spent.
Hub City Funding Interview: ND Senate Majority Leader Richard Wardner ND Senate Majority Leader Richard Wardner, explains why the Hub Cities (Dickinson, Williston, Minot) are in need of financing after getting caught up during the downturn.
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 explains the difference between a regular frac and a refrac. The interview then transitions into technology and Big Data in the Bakken. How it […]
The Western Dakota Energy Association recently had their annual meeting in Dickinson, ND. Here are a few newsworthy notes from their annual meeting. Helms: This is a Five-Generation Play North Dakota’s chief oil industry regulator expects the state’s production will grow in the next few years, and will continue for […]
Davis Refinery Update Edward Martinez, president and CEO, Zia Engineers and Environmental Consulting Martinez talks about the firms background in environmental engineering and how they experience is being used in designing the Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND, the cleanest refinery in the United States. Energy Economy Blu Hulsey, Senior Vice President […]
Quality of Life Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND and president, Western Dakota Energy Association Kessel talks about how the community and leaders of Dickinson have been able to manage a city and economy primarily reliant on oil and gas. He cites examples of how the city handled the […]
Energy Economy Interview: Mark Lindquist, motivational speaker and singer Linquist recalls the story about how he got involved in the oil and gas industry. He also previews which National Football Games he will be signing the national anthem for. Energy Communities Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND and president, […]
Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND and president, Western Dakota Energy Association Kessel gives an update on some of the recent changes in the city of Dickinson. He also discusses the sales tax collections and how that system for population estimation should be reevaluated. Kessel also shares his observation […]
Coffee & Capitalism Radio dedicates this Labor Day to the BBQ industry as we salute those who smoke it up and look at how it continues to grow in corporate and community events. Interview: Jesse Johnson cooking for KLJ Johnson describes how to cook a whole hog. Interview: Stephan Kirshisnik, […]
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 and the social cause of Hurricane Harvey has created a situation where companies have to halt progress while employees, friends and families assist […]
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about a misunderstanding with the Public Service Commission permit and the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also explains how they are hosting public meetings to engage with the local residents about the refinery.
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He explain the recent ruling by the North Dakota Department of Health involving their water useage for the facility.
Interview: Stephan Kershisnik, owner, DAPL BBQ Kershisnik talks about how obtaining a piece of the DAPL pipeline and turning it into a BBQ smoker has created a good weekend job.
Interviews: Wild Bill Palanuk, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Wild Bill gives details on the ND Cowboy Hall of Fame induction ceremony and names a few legends in North Dakota cowboys who made a living and impact with ranching and rodeo.
Interview: Randy Christmann, North Dakota Public Service Chairman Christmann talks about the Cenex Pipeline and gives some timelines on construction and operation.
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 A Wish ND and the companies that are supporting the annual event.
Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, North Dakota State University Bangsund discusses new population numbers in the Bakken and how oil prices will impact their long term growth.
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, co-founders, Bakken BBQ, Dickinson, ND The two founders talk about the 5th Annual Bakken BBQ including what type of food will be smoked, this year’s theme and why they are so passionate for Make A Wish ND.
Interviews: Mary Anderson, executive director, ABLE Inc., Bowman, Hettinger and Dickinson, ND and Monte Besler, Fracn8r Consulting, Williston, ND The two share stories and details about how the social services program ABLE Inc is assisting Belser with his at-need child allowing him to work his job effectively.
While many are getting prepared for this summer’s anticipated oil activity, ONEOK is busy managing their Bakken big picture plan. Part of this plan includes staffing their Sidney, MT, office, which was opened last year. “We opened up our new offices here in Sidney really effective last year, which was […]
Interview: Jim Sabe, auctioneer, Pifer’s Auction and Realty, Bowman, ND Sabe talks about the difference between mineral rights and surface rights and how that segment of real estate has changed over the past decade. He also offers some anecdotal observations of Bakken activity near Watford City.
Interview: Mary Anderson, executive director, ABLE Inc. and Monte Besler, Frackinator Consulting, Williston, ND In this interview, host Jason Spiess talks to Anderson and Besler about ABLE Inc. and how it is impacting the Bakken oil fields. Anderson discusses the integration into the Bakken oil fields and some of the […]
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice joins the program for an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. Prentice also talks about the technology being used in the plant and how it is setting new standards in the oil and gas industry. In addition to an […]
Interview: Brent Sanford, North Dakota Lt. Governor North Dakota Lt. Governor Brent Sanford is miles from the heart of the Bakken, he still feels close to home being in the heart of budget talks within the halls of the state capitol. “It’s not very far away from the heart when […]
Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the Bakken 6-City Study and what the needs are for the Bakken communities. He also explains what the work being done to ensure the Bakken communities will get the allocated impact aid, despite budget cuts coming from the […]
Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the Bakken 6-City Study and what the needs are for the Bakken communities. He also explains what the work being done to ensure the Bakken communities will get the allocated impact aid, despite budget cuts coming from the […]
North Dakota’s commercial service airports finished calendar year 2016 with a statewide total of 1,049,457 passenger boardings. This is an 11% decrease from 2015’s airline passenger boarding count of 1,176,043. In 2016, the state also saw 1,053,199 passenger deplanements for a grand total of 2,102,656 passengers that have set […]
Interview: Vicky Steiner, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Talks about a recent six city study regarding the future growth and investment into the Bakken. She also talks about the change in leadership for the Western Dakota Energy Association.
Interviews: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services, Dickinson, ND Share their thoughts on the community spirit in the Bakken with low oil prices and talk about the upcoming API Christmas Party and other holiday events.
Interviews: Kelly Braun, Make A Wish Gives an overview of how regional energy companies came together for an event to raise money for Make A Wish. He also talks about several of the kids who have been battling cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Interview – Leonard the BBQ Cooker, […]
Interviews: Tiffany Steiner & Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services, Dickinson, ND Gives the details for the 4th Annual Bakken BBQ in June and talks about Pick Up the Patch and other community driver events. Interview: Jeremy Van Der Schaegen, Minnesota Limited Explains their business in the Bakken and how it […]
Part Two of multimedia journalist Jason Spiess’ interview with Brian Sullivan, “Power Lunch” Co-Anchor Jason Spiess: About June 2014 oil started hovering around $60 and the trend was showing a declining future rather than a rebound back to $100. Oil companies started talking about future adjustments. I attended several annual […]
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