MonDak OilField Review: August 19
Wednesday 8/19 Interview: Kathleen Neset, owner, Neset Consulting, Tioga, ND Neset shares her view on the cutting edge technology involved with the Bakken shale play.
MonDak OilField Review: August 18
Tuesday 8/18 Interview: Michael Houge, real estate broker, MPS & Williston. Houge talks about how government regulations are impacting housing in the Bakken.
MonDak OilField Review: August 17
Monday 8/17 Interview: Michael Houge, real estate broker, MPS & Williston. Houge gives an update on the light commercial industry in the Bakken. From sushi restaurants to steak houses to high end specialty shops. Houge also talks about the importance of knowing whether the worker is planting roots in the […]
MonDak OilField Review: August 14
Friday 8/14 Interview: Steve Heins, Energy and regulatory Consultant Heins opines about the EPA, which he calls the Under Prepared Agency.
MonDak OilField Review: August 13
Thursday 8/13 Interview: Steve Heins, Energy and regulatory Consultant Heins shares his views on how government is one of the biggest obstacles for energy plays today. He contends their regulation creates uncertainty in the marketplace.
MonDak OilField Review: August 12
Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources, MHA Nation & Three Affiliated Tribes Williams explains how a young professional can carve out their life path and dreams by committing yourself to several years of hard work in oil and gas.
The Bakken’s next generation of people and developments
Three years ago the only thing Brian Hymel knew about oil and gas was that combustion engines need it. Today, the 34-year-old Utah native is one of the largest real estate players in Southwestern North Dakota and participates in numerous oil and gas industry events. “It’s funny how we ended […]
Everything’s Refinery in Dickinson
As some of you know I host a radio program called Building the Bakken and the MonDak OilField Review on a number of radio stations across the Upper Midwest. Over the past several weeks I have been airing interviews from the Dakota Prairie Refinery grand opening in late June. Listening […]
A Candid Conversation with Congressman Kevin Cramer
U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer may have the best seat in the house. By house, I am referring to North Dakota’s economic future ready to explode once again. Only this time, the economic activity won’t be the surprise economic left hook of oil and gas, rather, a 1-2-3 punch from energy, […]
MonDak OilField Review: August 11
Tuesday 8/11 Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources, MHA Nation & Three Affiliated Tribes Williams talks about how working in oil and gas through his high school and college years shaped who he is today and how it helps fuel his desire to give back.
MonDak OilField Review: August 10
Monday 8/10 Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp (ND-D). Heitkamp discusses her disappointment with the latest EPA ruling and what North Dakota’s future options are in energy generation.
MonDak OilField Review: August 7
Friday 8/7 Interview: Neil Amondson, founder, Hunter Light, Williston, ND. Gives an overview of the Bakken and how it plays in the global market.
MonDak OilField Review: August 6
Thursday 8/6 Interview: Neil Amondson, founder, Hunter Light, Williston, ND. Talks about the genesis of Hunter Light and their unique business strategy in the oil patch.
MonDak OilField Review: August 5
Wednesday 8/5 Interview: Kathleen Neset, owner, Neset Consulting Serices, Tioga, ND Neset talks technology and how Tioga has changed in the past five years.
MonDak OilField Review: August 4
Tuesday 8/4 Interview: Kathleen Neset, owner, Neset Consulting Services, Tioga, ND Gives her opinion on the crude oil export ban and how Congress should approach the issue.
MonDak OilField Review: August 3
Monday 8/3 Interview: Kathleen Neset, owner, Neset Consulting Services, Tioga, ND Talks about the current state of the Bakken and where the money currently is.
MonDak OilField Review: July 31
Friday 7/31 Interview: Kirsten Baesler, Superintendent ND Depart Public Instruction Baesler talks about a new piece of legislation that may partner schools with daycares in the Bakken.
MonDak OilField Review: July 30
Thursday 7/30 Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp Heitkamp discusses issues with the Northern Border security.
Building the Bakken Episode 107: Steve Heins Sounds Off
Segment 2 – Overight and Regulation Interviews: Steve Heins, Independent Energy and Regulatory Consultant, Sheyboygan, WI Heins opines about the state of journalism in energy and the Keystone Pipeline
MonDak OilField Review: July 29
Wednesday 7/29 Interview: US Senator John Hoeven Talks about the recent flaring amendment and the UAS Grand Sky amendment.
MonDak OilField Review: July 28
Tuesday 7/28 Interview: US Congressman Kevin Cramer Shares his views on the reality of the US doubling oil production in the next decade.
Bridger-ing success across American shale plays
Ever since Inc. magazine profiled Bridger as the fastest growing private energy company and the fourth fastest growing private company in 2013, I have been watching them somewhat close. This past July, Houston-based Bridger inked a deal with Monroe Energy for 65,000 barrels of daily domestic crude oil to its […]
MonDak OilField Review: July 27
Monday 7/27 Interview: US Congressman Kevin Cramer Cramer talks about the Export Ban on Crude Oil and how the US has an abundance of supply.
MonDak OilField Review: July 24
Friday 7/24 Interview: Robert Bryce, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute, Austin TX Gives his insight on the Bakken BreakEven number in regards to oil prices.
MonDak OilField Review: July 23
Thursday 7/23 Interview: Robert Bryce, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute, Austin TX Gives his opinion on where the global LNG market is heading and how oil and foriegn countries will impact LNG.
MonDak OilField Review: July 22
Wednesday 7/22 Interview: Robert Bryce, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute, Austin TX Talks about the M&A rumors and how low oil prices may impact energy M&As for 2016.
MonDak OilField Review: July 21
Tuesday 7/21 Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Scott & Associates Explains how the Bakken is involved with $100B in petrochemical expansion announced in Lake Charles, LA area.
MonDak OilField Review: July 20
An update from the Bakken Shale play. Monday 7/20 Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Scott & Associates Dr. Scott talks about why the price of oil trades at a global price while natural gas is all over the board.
MonDak OilField Review: July 14
An update from the Bakken Shale Play, Tuesday 7/14 Interview: Kim Montgomery, Sandstone Trucking and pitmaster for R360 Ribs the “big wigs” and executives of industry by explaining how the pitmasters spend days cooking BBQ.
MonDak OilField Review: July 13
An update from the Bakken Shale Play, Monday 7/13 Interview: Kim Montgomery, Sandstone Trucking and pitmaster for R360 Talks about rib preparation and what kinds of sides they serve down south in Mississippi.
It’s BBQ Season
For those who have been following the Bakken oil activity over the past several years know that BBQs are more than events, they are experiences. Whether it is the annual MBI Bakken BBQ or the Bakken Rocks CookFest, the bravado and community spirit seem to come out of the woodwork […]
MonDak: June 12, 2015
Interview: Nicole Schuler, Executive Director, Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Schuler talks about the Keystone Pipeline and the potential for a 1000 person crew camp.
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89: Temporary housing
Interviews: Dean Bangsund and Nancy Hodor, NDSU, authors of the Oil Impact Study Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 4: Business of the Bakken To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 4, click here Bangsund and Hodor discuss NDSU’s recent study about the impact of oil in […]
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89: Carbon Capture
Interview: Thomas Erickson, Director of Energy and Environment Research Center, Grand Forks, ND Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 3: Research and Development To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 3, click here Erickson talks about the EERC’s efforts regarding carbon capture and sequestration and how […]
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89: Water Worries
Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 2: Natural Resources To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 2, click here Water from the Red and Sheyenne rivers can cause problems for residents in North Dakota. Goehring talks about a potential […]