Feeling paralyzed by oil prices? Try giving back

February 20, 2015 jasonspiess 0

These days it seems you can’t pick up a newspaper or turn on a radio without hearing about lawmakers, policies and tax codes relating to the Bakken oil fields.  There are many folks these days related to oil and gas scrambling, recalculating and dealing with reality. This reality of volatile […]

The next decade could bring a CORN-acopia of energy options

February 14, 2015 jasonspiess 0

Recently I sat down with Tom Lilja, executive director, North Dakota Corn Growers Association, to chew the fat on a variety of corn-themed energy and agriculture topics. The first topic of discussion was distribution.  The part of a business model 99% of business folk overlook.  How to get your product […]

From Seed to Sun, Ag and Energy Have Always Worked Together

February 1, 2015 jasonspiess 0

The relationship between agriculture and energy has been around since the dawn of industry, if not mankind. However it’s how that relationship coexists that determines how it is defined. Sometimes they work together, sometimes they are in competition. To say one industry is more powerful than the other is like […]

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 […]

MonDak OilField Review: January 9

January 9, 2015 jasonspiess 0

  Friday January 9, 2015 Interview: Steve Holen, superintendent, McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 (Watford City) Holen talks about the need for funding in western North Dakota, including Watford City.  He also talks about the challenges with construction and school, including children going outside to a separate bathroom […]

MonDak OilField Review: January 8

January 8, 2015 jasonspiess 0

Thursday January 8, 2015 Interview: Justin Kringstad, director, North Dakota Pipeline Authority Kringstad talks about the resizing of pipelines in North Dakota.  All pipelines put in after 2007 need to be resized.  Kringstad this primarily has to do with the amount of production and resources the Bakken is providing.

MonDak OilField Review: January 7

January 7, 2015 jasonspiess 0

  Wednesday January 7, 2015 Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Goehring talks about the emerging UAS (drone) industry coming to North Dakota. He shares his experience in working with UAS technology in agriculture and how it will be used in the Bakken’s oil field.

MonDak OilField Review: January 6

January 6, 2015 jasonspiess 0

Tuesday January 6, 2015 Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Helms discusses the impact of natural gas in the Bakken.  From ONEOK, Hess, North Dakota LNG to Cenex Harvest Station (CHS), the Bakken’s wet gas is changing energy companies’ business plans and bottom lines.

MonDak OilField Review: January 5

January 5, 2015 jasonspiess 0

MonDak OilField Review: Monday January 5, 2015 Interview: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Ness talks about whether North Dakota will surpass two million barrels per day in 2015.  In May, many oil experts predicted two million barrels in 2015, however, with oil prices demonstrating volatility there is are […]

Kevin Cramer

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 […]

America’s Shale Gale

October 30, 2014 jasonspiess 0

One of the more exciting stories being extracted from the modern day shale play is natural gas.  Although volumetrically it doesn’t compare to the crude, the natural gas plays are creating a culture of innovation that will completely transform how people live their daily lives.  Many energy experts and professionals […]

Energy Policy Special: ND Tax Commissioner Candidate

October 29, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Jason Astrup “There is no doubt that North Dakota is in the midst of an unprecedented transformation that has proven valuable to the state and its citizens in many ways,” Lee Tillman, president and CEO, Marathon Oil said at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. The recent energy surge in […]

Bakken Energy Special: ND Ag Commissioner Candidate Doug Goehring

October 29, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Doug Goehring “As we look ahead, the 2015 legislative session will be critical and we’re eager to work with the state’s elected leaders in Bismarck,” Lee Tillman, president and CEO, Marathon Oil said at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. “We need the support of the legislature for critical infrastructure […]

Energy Policy Special: ND Ag Commissioner Candidate Ryan Taylor

October 29, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ryan Taylor “As we look ahead, the 2015 legislative session will be critical and we’re eager to work with the state’s elected leaders in Bismarck,” Lee Tillman, president and CEO, Marathon Oil said at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. “We need the support of the legislature for critical infrastructure […]

Bakken Energy Special: Tax Commissioner

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Jason Astrup, Ryan Rauschenberger and Anthony Mangnall. “There is no doubt that North Dakota is in the midst of an unprecedented transformation that has proven valuable to the state and its citizens in many ways,” Lee Tillman, president and CEO, Marathon Oil said at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. […]

Bakken Political Special: Attorney General

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Wayne Stenehjem North Dakota has entered into a number of lawsuits against the EPA and the rise in criminal element has led to new rules and regulations for the state.  This has created an environment where the attorney general is routinely defending the state’s interests and those of its […]

Bakken Energy Special: Public Service Commissioner

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Julie Fedorchak and Tyler Axness and Brian Kalk and Todd Reisenauer “As an industry, we recognize the global concern related to the potential impact of greenhouse gases and other air emissions on the environment. I applaud the North Dakota Petroleum Council for its work to create a flaring task […]

Bakken Political Special: U.S. House

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: George Sinner Jr., Jack Seaman and Kevin Cramer North Dakota has become a world-class energy play making their lone seat with the United States House of Representatives as important as ever. For our Energy Policy Special, candidates were provided three questions in advanced, limited to three minutes per question […]

Bakken Political Special: Secretary of State

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Al Jaeger and Roland Riemers The Secretary of State is often looked at as an administrative position with little to no power.  This could be further from the truth right now in North Dakota.  With an influx of out-of-state voters, workers, contractors and businesses, the position has seen new […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63: Unmanned Aerial Surveillance

October 25, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  US Senator John Hoeven, US Congressman Kevin Cramer and ND Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Segment 3: Bakken Technology To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Episode 3, click here Hoeven talks about the potential for Unmanned Aerial Systems in the Bakken […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63: NDPC Inducts Ross

October 25, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Jim Volker, CEO, Whiting Petroleum and Rick Ross, Sr VP Ops, Whiting Petroleum.  Music Montage by Eden Parker, Sidney MT native Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Segment 2:  Bakken Community To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Episode 2, click here Ross is honored by the […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62: The Coach of the Bakken

October 11, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  Wayne Sanders, owner, Coaches Choice, Fargo and Bismarck, ND Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62 Segment 4: The Business of the Bakken Sanders, a western North Dakota native, talks about the changes that have happened in the state.  Sanders also shares his views on doing business in the Bakken […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62: Helms Talks Pipes, Gas & UAS

October 11, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, Director, Department Mineral Resources Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62 Segment 2: Bakken Energy Helms talks about North Dakota’s natural gas future and the problem with pipelines.  In addition, he shares his first hand experience working with entrepreneurs who have contributed to the energy industry as well […]

Building the Bakken Episode 62: Chewin’ the Bakken Fat

October 11, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview: North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring Building the Bakken Episode 62 Segment 1:  Current Events Doug Goehring discusses the recent rail issues with North Dakota.  Goehring calls out Canadian Pacific and their lack of progress and satisfaction towards a remedy.  Goehring also talks about the surge in the UAS […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61: Bakken Sticker Shock

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Brent Bogar, Jadestone Consulting, Bismarck ND Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61 Segment 2: Bakken Community Bogar talks about his latest study which indicates how much in taxes the western portion of the state would incur if the tax ratio was not fixed.  Bogar also talks about what went […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61: From DC To Montana

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview:   US Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Steve Arveschoug, executive director, Big Sky Economic Development, Billings, MT Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61 Segment 1:  Bakken Current Events Hietkamp talks about receiving the 2014 Fueling Growth Award from Growth Energy.  Arveschoug talks about the Mega-Scheels in Billings, MT, as well as […]