Davis Refinery updating construction, hiring timelines
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, Belfield, ND Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery permitting process and what their timelines are for construction and hiring.
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ND Delegation comment on DAPL, KXL
Interview: US Senator John Hoeven, US Senator Heidi Heitkamp and US Congressman Kevin Cramer Individually, the three respond to President Trump’s executive orders on the Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone XL Pipeline.
Full length interview: WDEA exec talks Bakken communities
Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the Bakken 6-City Study and what the needs are for the Bakken communities. He also explains what the work being done to ensure the Bakken communities will get the allocated impact aid, despite budget cuts coming from the […]
Full length interview: Exit interview with PSC Kalk
North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Brian P. Kalk has accepted the position of Director of Energy Systems Development with the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) in Grand Forks, N.D. “Now more than ever we need to ensure our nation is able to be energy secure while conserving our […]
Tax Incentive Funds costing tax payers millions
Interview: Jason Dockter, North Dakota House Representative Discusses the abuse and unaccountability with Tax Incentive Funds being used by communities all over the Midwest costing the state millions.
How NDSU is helping the energy industry become more environmental
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about how the new Davis Refinery will partner with NDSU to ensure all the native species, flora and other environmental elements are taken into account during the Davis Refinery construction. Interview: Rick Rodgers, Purity Oilfield Services Talks about how their business had […]
OPEC is losing its global power
Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott and Associates Talks about how OPEC has lost its power in pricing oil. He also explain what will have to happen for drilling rigs to come back to the Bakken and Niobrara. Interview: U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about her meeting with new […]
In the Bakken, it’s all about survival
Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources Gives an update on the Three Affiliated Tribes’ drilling and business activity in 2016 and what their 2017 will look like.
How kids can start a business
Interviews: Al Jaeger, ND Secretary of State MultiMedia Kidtrepreneur talks to Jaeger and how teenagers and kids can start a company under state law. Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp Heitkamp recaps her meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Major infrastructure still coming to the Bakken oil fields
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an overview of the major infrastructure projects still coming to the Bakken oil field. He also talks about the importance of the Williston Basin International Airport and its ripple in other industries and their community.
How agriculture will look under Trump
Interviews: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Talks about the Farm Bill and how agriculture will look under President Trump. He also talks about the three major mergers happening in the global agriculture industry and how it will negatively impact farmers and ranchers.
Energy companies gearing up for gumbo
Interview: Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy and Kristy Baumgartner, Wyoming Casing Steiner and Baumgartner about the 20th Annual API Gumbo Cookoff and what to expect at the event coming to Dickinson ND.
Full Length Interview: An update on oil from the reservation
Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources Williams gives a 2016 recap on business and explains what survival mode is like for the Native American owned oil company. Williams also talks about what 2017 will look like in energy production, finances and employment opportunities. The interview also discusses the bureaucracy […]
Barnard talks about The Cheese Trap
Interviews: Neal Barnard, physician and author, Physicians for Responsible Medicine Talks about his new book The Cheese Trap and how cheese effects your body on a molecular level.
Simulators becoming more common in industry
Interview: John Springsteen, Simtronics Explains how simulators work in pharmaceuticals, education and energy development. He also describes how 30-years ago, simulators used punch cards and other vintage technologies.
Natural gas cars coming soon
Interviews: Ronald Jipson, CEO, Questar Corporation Gives an update on natural gas vehicles and filling stations across the US. He also projects what natural gas will look like in the future for power generation.
How government is helping young entrepreneurs
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Explain what the government is doing to help young entrepreneurs in America.
LNG showing huge savings for energy companies
Interview: Patrick Hughes, CEO, Prairie Company and North Dakota LNG Gives an update on the liquid natural gas business and how their Tioga LNG facility is performing with low oil prices.
Zero emission technology coming to the Bakken
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about how the new Davis Refinery will be using waste water and zero emission technology.
Heitkamp opines about new EPA director
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Explains how the Bakken will continue to develop in western North Dakota and what oil prices will have to do in order for the drilling to grow into other parts of the Bakken. Interview: U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about […]
Bakken companies gearing up for Gumbo Cookoff
Interview: Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy Services and Kristy Baumgartner, Wyoming Casing The two talk about the 20th Annual API Gumbo Cookoff happening Feb 18 at the Motel 6 in Dickinson and how energy companies are still supporting local community events.
Making money in retirement with a piano
Interviews: Piers Marini, professional piano player Talks about playing piano during Happy Hours as a way to make some money during retirement.
Davis Refinery to use waste water
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives an overview of the newest technology used in refining oil and gas. He also talks about how the facility will be using waste water for the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.
Despite mandate by the voters, North Dakota not ready to medicinal cannabis
Interviews: Arvy Smith, ND Dept Public Health Gives an update on the Compassionate Care Act and the upcoming cannabis industry in North Dakota.
Kids and Capitalism talks to Blind Joe about The Voice, music business
Interview: Blind Joe, professional singer songwriter Otis and Blind Joe talk about how Blind Joe gets around without sight and how to make money as a musician. Blind Joe also talk about his appearance on NBC’s hit show The Voice.
Microwave oil production could have a big future in oil and gas
Interview: Peter Kearl, inventor and managing member, Qmast, Grand Junction, Colorado Explains how his microwave oil production can be used to replace fracking in some shale plays. He also gives details on how the process works in refrac’d wells.
Davis Refinery will be greener due to natural gas
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Explains how natural gas will be used to fuel the Davis Refinery as well as gathering much of that natural gas to assist in reducing the flaring in the Bakken.
U.S. Senator Hoeven talks about new Energy Secretary Perry
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on Natural Gas and how it will be the next big monetary bridge for many energy companies. He also explains how natural gas will be used in wind energy and fueling major Bakken projects like the Davis […]
Drug testing picking up in the Bakken and daycares
Interview: Dan Parker, AnyLabTestNow, Minot and Fargo, ND Talks about the Bakken drug testing and DOT requirements. He also explains how smaller companies are starting to drug test more and more.
Hatch talks about the importance of transparency in business
Interviews: Erik Hatch, Hatch Realty and Hatch Coaching Discusses transparency in business and not allowing others to tell your story in life and business.
State of the art refinery coming to the Bakken
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about the time and process that goes into building a state-of-the-art oil and gas refinery.
Blind Joe talks about the music industry, drug alcohol abuse
Interviews: Blind Joe, singer-song writer Blind Joe talks about how to market music in today’s entertainment industry. He also talks about his past with drug and alcohol abuse and how that impacted his business.
Starting out in the hair business
Interview: Ginae Holland, G’s Designs and Tiffany Olson, Tiffany Olson Hair Design Ginae talks about how homeschooling prepared her for her career and foundation for business. Tiffany talks about how starting as an hourly waged employee allowed her to set up the foundation for her current business.
How technology has impacted the shale plays
Interview: Jennifer Deloney, managing editor, Oilman Magazine Gives a preview of what will be in the upcoming issue of The Oilman Magazine and also how technology has impacted the shale plays across the US.
A refinery’s permitting process
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about some misconceptions with the Davis Refinery and an update on the permitting process.