Auctions seeing an increase with online sales
Interviews: Jim Sabe, auctioneer and real estate agent, Pifer’s Auction and Realty, Bowman, ND Sabe gives an update on farm land prices and discusses the increase in online auction attendance.
Badland Advisory Group entering the Bakken shale play
Interview: Rodney Backman, consultant, Badlands Advisory Group Backman explains how the Badlands Advisory Group was created to ensure the beauty of the Badlands has a spot on the table with construction, energy and other projects.
New population numbers in the Bakken oil fields
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.
Off shore drilling and shale play technology
Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA Scott talks about how technology has made off shore drilling more economical in the Gulf of Mexico and how that technology came from shale plays like the Bakken. He also gives break even oil prices for the Bakken […]
Helms responds to claims the Bakken’s best days are over
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Bismarck, ND Helms responds to Art Berman’s claims that the Bakken’s best days are in the past.
5th Annual Bakken BBQ set for June 16
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.
Finding a career in retirement
Interview: Steven Heins, owner, The Word Merchant, Wisconsin Heins retired eight years ago and has found a post-retirement career in writing and advising in a number of industries.
Population projections change in the Bakken
Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Bangsund shares information on the recent study performed on the Bakken oil fields and how the downturn has impacted population projections in western North Dakota and revenue for the state.
ABLE assisting energy workers in the Bakken
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.
Montana energy sector eyeing an increase in employment this Summer
Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association, Helena, MT Sena talks about which companies are hiring and how much money oil and gas has contributed to the Montana economy.
Davis Refinery looking at construction timelines, hiring soon
Interview: Julia Olguin, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Markets, Meridian Energy Group, Belfield, ND Olguin gives an update on some internal Davis Refinery business, including timelines for hiring and what types of product the Belfield, ND, refinery will produce.
How water impacts day-to-day drilling in the Bakken
Interview: Steve Mortenson, president, Independent Water Providers, Williston, ND Mortenson talks about the water industry in the Bakken and how it is impacting the day-to-day drilling operations and communities in western North Dakota.
Helms says job openings are plentiful in the Bakken
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Bismarck, ND Helms talks about the 1400 jobs available in the Bakken and how companies are adjusting for this year’s drilling season.
Regional job market impacted by Bakken shale play
Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, North Dakota State University Bangsund discusses the loss in jobs over the past several years and how that has impacted a five state region surrounding the Bakken oil fields.
ONEOK sees growth during downturn, poised for future in the Bakken
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 […]
The state government is picking winners and losers in North Dakota
This article is part three in a five part series on the water industry in western North Dakota. Every legislative session and campaign season, some politicians will utter the phrase “we can’t be picking winners and losers”. This statement is often meant to squelch any conversations regarding subsidies for businesses […]
Hatch talks TEDX and opportunity
Interview: Erik Hatch, Hatch Coaching, Fargo, ND Hatch talks about his TEDX speaking opportunity in South Dakota as well as his experiencing being the Master of Ceremonies for TEDX in Fargo.
Major advancements made in green construction
Interview: Edward Martinez, President and CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Las Cruces, NM Talks about projects their company is working on in the Dakotas as well as how advancements in water pipes, cement and other construction staples have made facilities environmentally friendly and more green than ever.
Berman believes Bakken showing declining indicators
Interviews: Art Berman, petroleum geologist and shale play expert, Houston, TX Berman explains how the Bakken shale play is showing indicators that the best days have happened already in western North Dakota.
Companies liquidating equipment as transition tool
Interview: Jim Sabe, auctioneer, Pifer’s Auction and Realty, Bowman, ND Sabe previews a couple upcoming regional auctions, how mineral rights have changed over the past 10 years and companies liquidating their equipment as they transition in or out of niche markets.
How the Bakken’s downturn has impacted business
Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, North Dakota State University Bangsund discusses a new study on the Bakken impact and what the new projected revenues are. The revenues are less than what was projected two years ago, but not as low as the projections were five years ago.
Helms updates the Bakken for 2017
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Helms gives an update on the Bakken’s production and what 2017 will look like. Helms also discusses energy jobs, economic impact and the importance of hovering around 1-million-barrel-a-day in the Bakken.
Behind the scenes in the refinery business
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about how much time is involved with working with the state on pre-construction items like air quality permits, water permits and other regulations. Prentice said because of their groundbreaking work on the Davis Refinery and the environment, they are one of […]
How mineral rights in real estate have changed over the last decade
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.
ONEOK poised for the Bakken’s short and long term growth
Interview: Craig Forsander, VP of Natural Gas Gathering and Processing Operations, ONEOK Forsander discusses ONEOK’s summer plans, natural gas pipelines and gives an update on their long term planning in the Bakken. He also talks about ONEOK’s 20-acre office park recently opened up in Sidney, MT.
Berman say the Bakken’s best days have past
“It’s the beginning of the end for the Bakken Shale play,” petroleum geologist Art Berman wrote last month regarding the Bakken shale and its future. This introductory paragraph caught the attention of many, including myself. After I read his piece, I reached out to Berman to investigate his claims further. […]
The bizarre story of ND land owners and their minerals
Interview: Josh Swanson, attorney, Vogel Law Firm Swanson discusses the new law impacting land owners with mineral rights involving Lake Sakakawea. He also explains the bizarre story of how the court case even happened.
Besler talks about how ABLE is helping his family
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an overview of how many people are involved creating the first greenfield refinery in over 50 years in the United States. He also talks about how the new technology is setting new regulations in the oil and gas industry. Interview: Mary […]
It’s been 50 years in the making
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an overview of how many people are involved creating the first greenfield refinery in over 50 years in the United States. He also talks about how the new technology is setting new regulations in the oil and gas industry. Interview: Mary […]
Local municipalities selling water to oil industry
Interview: North Dakota Representative Denton Zubke Zubke talks how the local municipalities started selling water to the oil companies and what impact it has had in the Baken.
ONEOK opens a new office in Sidney
Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association Sena gives an update from Eastern Montana, including a new office opened by ONEOK and other economic indicators involving the Bakken.
ND Land Department took mineral rights from landowner without notice, now have to pay them back
Interview: Josh Swanson, attorney, Vogel Law Firm, Fargo, ND Swanson discusses how the North Dakota State Land Department took minerals from land owners and how much they now have to pay back to the rightful mineral owners.
Lincoln talks apricot, pineapple and raspberry craft beers
Interview: Brad Lincoln, co-founder, Funkwerks Brewery, Fort Collins, CO Lincolns talks about how they have grown their brewery past the core beers and can now experiment with new varieties like – raspberry, pineapple and apricot.
The wild world of the water business
Interviews: Steve Mortenson, president, Independent Water Providers, Williston, ND Mortenson talks about the Bakken’s water industry and how he has lost 50% of his business to government industrial water sales sold to oil companies for fracking. Mortenson also talks about how AE2S, an engineering company, has driven and pushed for […]
West gives an update on chasing his music dreams in Nashville
Interview: Brooks West, singer songwriter West talks about how he is making it in Nashville chasing his dreams in the music industry.