Building the Bakken Episode 64: Statoil Update
Interview: Russ Rankin, regional manager Statoil ASA, Williston, ND Rankin gives an update on Statoil ASA for 2015.
The next decade could bring a CORN-acopia of energy options
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Grand Forks Named First UAS Test Site in the Nation
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 […]
Natural Gas Filling Stations Coming, Engines Still Need Work
Ronald W. Jibson , Chairman, President & CEO at QUESTAR CORP talks about natural gas, oil, energy and new LNG filling stations being constructed on highways and roads the public may not be aware of. Ronald W. Jibson is chairman, president and CEO of Questar Corporation. Prior to his current […]
America’s Shale Gale
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 Ryan Rauschenberger
Interviews: Ryan Rauschenberger “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 […]
Energy Policy Special: ND Tax Commissioner Candidate Anthony Mangnall
Interview: 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. The recent energy surge in […]
Energy Policy Special: ND Tax Commissioner Candidate
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Drilling on the Reservation
Interviews: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources, New Town, ND Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Segment 4: The Business of the Bakken To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Segment 4, click here Missouri River Resources is the MHA Nation’s privately owned Oil & Gas Company located […]
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63: Unmanned Aerial Surveillance
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
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 63: Presidential Halliburton Update
Interview: Jim Miller, president, Halliburton Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63: Current Events To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Segment 1, click here Miller gives an update on Halliburton’s business in the Bakken. In addition Miller talks about Halliburton’s future endeavors.
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62: The Coach of the Bakken
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: Temporary Schools in Watford City
Interviews: Steve Holen, Superintendent Watford City and Howard Klug, Mayor of Williston, ND Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62 Segment 3: Bakken Communities Holen talks about the changes that have occurred in Watford City, including the use of temporary buildings for school. Klug gives an overview of his couple months […]
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62: Helms Talks Pipes, Gas & UAS
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
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: Dome on the Range
Interviews: Dan South, Dome Technology, Idaho Falls, ID Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61 Segment 4: The Business of the Bakken South talks about the concrete dome technology and how they are benefiting oil and gas.
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61: UAVs Coming To The Bakken
Interviews: US Senator John Hoeven Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61 Segment 3: One on One Interview Hoeven talks about the issues with rail distribution, backyard inventors, natural gas, BNSF and UAVs in North Dakota.
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61: Bakken Sticker Shock
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
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 […]
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60: Lights On in the Bakken
Interview: Erik Blomquist, partner, DiVi Energy, Lindon, UT Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60 Segment 4: The Business of the Bakken Blomquist talks about how technology has changed in light bulbs and illumination and the new market share that has opened up in the Bakken. Blomquist also talks about how […]