MonDak OilField Review: July 21

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  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

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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

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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

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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.

MonDak: June 12, 2015

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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

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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

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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

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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 […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89: Oil residual zones

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Interview: Matthew Burton Kelly, Energy and Environment Research Center Building the Bakken Eipsode 89 Segment 1: Current Engery To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 1, click here Kelly talks about the differences between conventional and residual oil wells.

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88:

March 31, 2015 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dean Bangsund and Nancy Hodur, NDSU’s research team behind the Oil Impact Study for the Bakken Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Business of the Bakken To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88 Segment 4, click here Bangsund and Hodur talk about NDSU’s Bakken study, and the effects it […]

Buiding the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Micro Refineries

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Interveiw: Lynn Helms, director of North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Buiding the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Shale Plays To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88 Segment 2, click here Jason Spiess interviews Lynn Helms about micro refineries in the Bakken.

MonDak OilField Review: January 9

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  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

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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

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  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

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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

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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 […]

America’s Shale Gale

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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

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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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]