White House Energy Meeting

April 4, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) pushed President Donald J. Trump to take further immediate action to end the oil dispute between Saudi Arabia and Russia at the White House energy meeting Friday. “President Trump helped usher in American energy dominance, but that is under attack by both an adversary and an […]

Execs’ Open Letter to 2020 Candidates Promotes Oil & Natural Gas

February 24, 2020 jasonspiess 0

In an open letter to 2020 Democratic presidential candidates printed in today’s New York Times, 54 executives from the western oil and natural gas industry forcefully pushed back against months of claims that they are corrupt criminals who should be jailed. The full-page advertisement placed by Western Energy Alliance, an […]

Bakken Monthly Production Report and Director’s Cut

February 16, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Corona virus, new drilling techniques, price issues, pipelines and flaring all discussed this month with Lynn Helm’s Director’s Cut. “The drilling rig count was very stable in the mid 60’s for the first half of the year,” Helms said. “Based on oil price, capital availability, and gas capture operators implemented […]

Target Hospitality Announces 100 Room Expansion at El Capitan Community

February 11, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Target Hospitality Corp. (“Target Hospitality” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: TH), the largest provider of vertically-integrated specialty rental accommodations with premium catering and value-added hospitality services in the U.S., announced a planned expansion of 100 rooms at its El Capitan community located in Orla, Texas within the Permian’s Delaware Basin. This […]

Industry Optimistic, Ready For Change After NAPE 2020

February 8, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Resilience and innovation. Excitement and high energy. Can-do attitudes. These were the vibes at the 2020 NAPE Summit, when over 11,000 oil and gas professionals from around the globe and close to 700 exhibitors packed the George R. Brown Convention Center to connect, reconnect, learn and make deals happen. NAPE […]

Discussing ISR and Space Force with Military Leaders during an Armed Services Hearing

February 4, 2020 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-ND) spoke with U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Commander Adm. Craig Faller and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) Commander Gen. Stephen Townsend about meeting their Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) needs during a SASC hearing last week. Assets like the MQ-9 in Fargo and the Global Hawks in Grand Forks help provide ISR […]

K9 Pipe Inspections Locates Leak in West Texas

January 30, 2020 jasonspiess 0

K9 Pipe Inspections worked on a 0.6 mile 4″ natural gas line located along the Texas/New Mexico border. The line had been brought up to pressure several times prior to KPI’s arrival but the water from the leak was not surfacing. K9 Pipe Inspections dogs pinpointed the leak within 30 […]

North Dakota Electric Linemen Recognized on House Floor

February 1, 2015 jasonspiess 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer recognized the volunteer efforts of two North Dakota electric linemen on the floor of the House of Representatives. Jody Bruce of Minot and Josh Hoffman of Carrington traveled to Haiti to help provide electricity in the community of Caracol. In addition to recognizing them […]

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Grand Forks Named First UAS Test Site in the Nation

January 1, 2015 jasonspiess 0

BISMARCK, N.D. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer announced FAA Administrator Michael Huerta signed a certificate of authorization making Grand Forks the first unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test site in the nation. Cramer released the following statement: “This distinction speaks for itself. Becoming the first test site in the nation […]

BNSF Provides Cramer with Fertilizer Shipment Update

May 1, 2014 jasonspiess 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer received an update on fertilizer shipments from BNSF Railway Executive Chairman Matt Rose. Cramer and Rose met to discuss ongoing delays in the movement of agriculture products by rail in North Dakota. “BNSF has made it a goal to deliver 52 trainloads of critical […]

Bakken Human Trafficking Roundtable

May 1, 2014 jasonspiess 0

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer announced he will hold a roundtable in Williston to discuss human trafficking concerns in the region. Cramer will be joined at the roundtable by Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) and North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. The event is open to the public. “Human […]

TGU Granville Learn About Sensible School Lunch

May 1, 2014 jasonspiess 0

GRANVILLE, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today jointed students, teachers and school officials at TGU Granville to learn about the school’s community garden and lunch program firsthand. The senator spoke with students about permanent changes that have been made to the school lunch program to provide schools with greater flexibility […]

Trade Agreement Must Address Agriculture Market Access Concerns

May 1, 2014 jasonspiess 0

BISMARCK, N.D. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer urged U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to ensure full market access for agriculture products is included in any Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. Cramer said market access for farm commodities must be a top national priority […]

Black Hills Trucking Faces Possible Fines

April 23, 2014 jasonspiess 0

BISMARCK – A Wyoming-based trucking company is facing possible fines of more than $1 million for illegally dumping saltwater on a Williams County road. Black Hills Trucking, Inc., Casper, WY, is alleged to have violated multiple environmental sections of the North Dakota Administrative Code by allowing fluid to flow directly […]

Congressman Cramer addresses the Surface Transportation Board regarding North Dakota’s Rail Service Issues

April 23, 2014 jasonspiess 0

BISMARCK, N.D. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer filed comments with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) regarding current rail service issues.  Cramer stressed the need for future cooperation, offering potential solutions to this ongoing crisis. “It is my hope shippers and producers of commodities competing for precious rail capacity work together on […]

Keystone XL Delayed Further with Extended Review Period

April 23, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Washington, D.C. – Today the U.S. State Department extended the comment period for the Keystone XL Pipeline project. The State Department indicated “uncertainty created by the on-going litigation in the Nebraska Supreme Court” as a reason for additional time. Over 2,000 days ago TransCanada submitted its initial application for approval of […]

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New Post Offices to Benefit North Dakota

April 23, 2014 jasonspiess 0

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today announced that the United States Postal Service (USPS) will this week bring Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) devices to six locations in North Dakota. This development follows Hoeven’s ongoing work with USPS, including advocating for the installation of mPOS, to improve service across […]

Tank Overflow in McKenzie County

April 21, 2014 jasonspiess 0

An unexpected increase in well pressure caused a tank to overflow and release about 650 barrels of oil and 450 barrels of brine at an oil and gas well about 4 miles southwest of Alexander. Oasis Petroleum North America reported Tuesday that all fluids were contained and recovered at the […]

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Habitat Unlimited Hired As Consultant for the Bakken

April 21, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) has hired Habitat Unlimited, a habitat development and consulting firm located in Bismarck, N.D., to provide habitat development and professional grant writing assistance to wildlife chapters that wish to apply for grants available through the Outdoor Heritage Fund. “Hunting and fishing […]