Building the Bakken Radio Episode 274: Energy Infrastructure, Bakken Issues and a $75K Well

November 13, 2018 jasonspiess 0

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: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Geoff Simon, executive director, Western […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 273: Davis Refinery, Western Energy Activity and Economic Development in Watford City

November 13, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Weekly Davis Refinery Update Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group William C. Prentice comments on the recent decision and dismissal of a complaint filed against its Davis Refinery project by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (“PSC”). Energy Economy Interview: Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie […]

Notes from the WDEA Annual Meeting

November 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 221: Energy donations, questions on the Davis Refinery and WDEA’s annual meeting

October 23, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Energy Economy Interview: Geoff Simon, director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon gives an overview of the upcoming WDEA annual meeting, who speakers are and what topics to expect. Energy Communities Interview: Vicki Granado, Energy Transfer Partners and the Dakota Access Pipeline Granado talks about Energy Transfer Partners’ recent donations to […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 217: Ag working with energy, Davis Refinery and pipeline technology

September 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Energy Communities Interview: Geoff Simon, director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the WDEA’s upcoming annual meeting, Nov 1 and 2, Dickinson, ND.  He previews speakers, topics and potential attendees. Current Energy Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Johnson talks about his new position at the New Energy […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 214: Hurricane Harvey Impact Special

September 5, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Davis Refinery Update Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington shares his thoughts on the team involved with building the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also opines on how the state of North Dakota’s government officials have been treating the project’s permit process. Hurricane Harvey Impact Interview: Justin Kringstad, […]

Special Interview with Geoff Simon on Hurricane Harvey’s Impact

September 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Special Hurricane Harvey Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon gives an overview of the hiring demand in the Bakken and how Hurricane Harvey will impact the need for specialized workers. He also talks about their upcoming annual meeting in November 2017. The Western Dakota Energy Association […]

Bakken communities may be impacted by budget cuts

February 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Full length interview: WDEA exec talks Bakken communities

January 28, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Bakken communities building for tomorrow

November 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Vicky Steiner, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Gives an update on some Bakken communities and their major infrastructure projects.  She also talks about the tax formula for the local municipalities.

Full length interview: Vicky Steiner and Geoff Simon

November 18, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Vicky Steiner and Geoff Simon, Western Dakota Energy Association Steiner and Simon talk about the changes in Western North Dakota and the Bakken oil fields. Stiener also talks about her past role as executive director, which will end December 31, 2017.  Simon will be taking over as the new […]

New leadership in the Bakken

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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.