Helms give his 2017 Bakken outlook
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on the Bakken’s 2016 production and how 2017 looks. He also discusses projected oil prices for 2017 and rig counts.
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UAS testing impacting Bakken
Interview: Nicolas Flom, director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about UAS/drone testing in the Northern Plains and how it will impact the Bakken Oil Fields.
Microwave technology showing promise in shale plays
Interview: Peter Kearl, inventor, Qmast, Grand Junction, CO Talks about their microwave innovation in energy production and extraction. He explains how the technology works and the barriers to entry in the energy industry.
How the EPA will look under Trump
Interview: Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates Talks about the EPA under a Trump administration and how it may impact coal and natural gas. He also explains why the Bakken will flurish under President Trump.
Bakken communities preparing for 2017 legislative session
Interview: Vicky Steiner, director, Western Dakota Energy Association Gives an update on the Bakken communities and what they are preparing for in the 2017 legislative session, which meets January 3.
Olguin talks about jobs, products and refinery timelines
Interview: Julia Olguin, Meridian Energy Group and Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND Julia Olguin talks about what products the Davis Refinery will produce and how it will satisfy local diesel shortages.
Kid and Capitalism talks about the music industry with Blind Joe
Interviews: Blind Joe, singer-song writer Blind Joe and Otis talk about running a music business, living without sight and his appearance on NBC’s The Voice.
Longenese quits corporate America for vegan travel
Interview: Kristin Lajeunesse, author, Will Travel for Vegan Food Kristin Lajeunesse talks about quitting her corporate job and traveling across the United States eating vegan food while writing her book.
Davis Refinery progressing in the Bakken oil fields
Interviews: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND and shares some timelines on the project.
Start ups, innovation seen in the Black Hills
Interview: Jeff Wehrund, Black Hills State University The emerging world of start ups, innovation and technology in the Black Hills are discussed.
Full Length Interview: Facts about the Davis Refinery
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group and the Davis Refinery William Prentice talks about some facts and misconceptions with the new Davis Refinery coming to the Bakken oil fields. Prentice talks about the appearance of the facility, whether it will be seen from a distance and the new technology. […]
Full Length Interview: Julia Olguin talks Davis Refinery products and timelines
Interview: Julia Olguin, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Markets, Meridian Energy Group Julia Olguin discusses the new Davis Refinery coming to the Bakken oil field and Belfield, ND. Olguin shares what products will be refined, what the timeline looks like for the project and how the company will be relying […]
Bakken’s core still busy with energy activity
Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Gives an update from the core area in the Bakken oil field as well as how the oil impacted towns are doing with low oil prices.
EPA will be “more sane” under Trump
Interview: Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates Talks about how the energy industry will look under President Trump. He also talks about the religion of environmentalism and climate change and how it is a ruse on mankind.
Quality of pipeline construction questioned
Interview: Evan Whiteford, LIUNA, Ray, ND Pipeline technology, jobs and safety are discussed by Whiteford. He also talks about how some companies are under bidding on energy projects, resulting in inferior work.
Davis Refinery to add 200 jobs to the Bakken
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives an update on the environmental permits and how new technology is involved with the Davis Refinery. He also explains how 2,400 jobs will be added to the Belfield area because of the Davis Refinery’s 200 permanent jobs.
Making money with precious metals
Interviews: Chris Olson, owner, Treasure Island Coins, Fargo, ND Talks about what happens when his company buys gold, what the smelting plant/refinery does and how exactly they make money of precious metals.
The religion of climate change
Interview: Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott and Associates, Baton Rouge, LA Challenges the theory of climate change and gives a history of how it is extremely difficult to forecast. He also talks about the impact the “religion” of climate change has had on industry.
A foundation built by the church
Interviews: Erik Hatch, owner, Hatch Realty and Hatch Coaching Explains how spending most of his childhood at the church as well as being a church youth leader shaped the foundation for his business.
Blind Joe talks about the changing music industry
Interview: Blind Joe, singer-songwriter Talks about his appearance on NBC’s The Voice and how that has impacted his music business. He also talks about how much the business has changed over the past 10 years.
It’s all about the sourdough
Interviews: Kristen Bell, owner, DoughTrader Pizza, Spearfish, SD Talks about being a specialty product and how to market that to a diverse pizza consuming audience.
From metal detectors to a golden opportunity
Interview: Chris Olson, owner, Treasure Islands Coins, Fargo, ND Gives advice to young entrepreneurs, how Treasure Island was virtually started with a metal detector and how important family and community are.
Drone education may be the next industry boom
Interviews: Nicholas Flom, director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site, Grand Forks, ND Talks about the upcoming technology industry in the region due to UAS and how the education system is leading the charge.
Why John Wooden would be fired in today’s corporate world
Interview: Mark Eaton, Former NBA All Star and current professional speaker Talks about how today’s business environment is different than it was 20 years ago and today people like John Wooden have been fired long before his successful years as a coach at UCLA.
Microwave Oil Production Could Be Hot In Oil And Gas Future Fracs
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. More details and quotes from interview to come… in the meantime enjoy […]
Hoeven talks Dakota Access Pipeline
Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven Talks about the number of meetings, tribal councils and pipeline re-routes that were involved with the siting of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Whiteford talks Dakota Access Pipeline jobs
Interview: Evan Whiteford, LiUNA, Ray, ND Talk about the Dakota Acccess Pipeline and the number of people who worked on the project. He also talks about technology and safety with pipelines in oil and gas.
Shuck challenges “main stream media” on the Bakken’s perception
Interview: Curtis Shuck, president, Red River Oilfield Services, Williston, ND Shares his displeasure with the “main stream media” and their reporting of the Bakken Bust. He also talks community development in commerce.
Bakken companies ready to show off their ugly sweaters
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services, Dickinson, ND The two talk about holiday events in the Bakken focusing on the industry even, the Bakken Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Dickinson, ND.
Full Length Interview: Blind Joe talks about The Voice, the music industry and his drinking days
Interview: Singer songwriter Blind Joe Singer songwriter Blind Joe talks about his experience on the hit NBC program, The Voice. He also shares some stories about being on Team Blake during the competition. Blind Joe also talks about the after Voice life and how it has impacted his music business. […]
Full Length Interview: Hatch expands beyond real estate and is a hot mess
Interview: Erik Hatch, owner, Hatch Realty and Hatch Coaching Erik Hatch shares his amazing journey from being a part-time real estate agent six years ago, to now being the number one agent in the state of North Dakota and 50th in the nation. Hatch explains how he was able to […]
Full Length Interview: Prentice talks about the Davis Refinery coming to the Bakken
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice discusses the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND, and how it will be the first greenfield refinery to be built in the US in more than 50 years. He explains how the Davis Refinery has the advantage of leveraging the latest, and […]
Full Length Interview: Cramer talks Trump, oil and airports
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer talks about the oil and gas industry and how North Dakota is a major player. He also discusses what president-elect Donald Trump will be like for the energy industry as well as the EPA. Airports infrastructure is discussed in detail and […]
Full Length Interview: Shuck talks oil patch growth with low oil prices
Interview: Curtis Shuck, president, Red River Oilfield Services Curtis Shuck discusses how the Bakken has changed over the past five years and companies have had to adapt in order to stay competitive and relevant. He also talk about how the logistical and transportation chain has changed as well. The Bakken’s […]
ND not ready for medicinal marijuana mandate
Interviews: Arvy Smith, ND Health Dept Gives an update on the Compassionate Care Act in North Dakota and how much revenue is projected along with the number of state employees that will be added.