The following is a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration In North Dakota’s Bakken region, the ratio of natural gas production relative to crude oil, known as the gas-oil ratio, has been gradually increasing since 2008 and has increased at a faster rate since 2014. More than 90% of […]
Interview: Professor Stephen Heins, The Word Merchant and Jim Willis, Marcellus Drilling News This week on The Weekly Word with Professor Stephen Heins, Jim Willis from the Marcellus Drilling News joined the energy-themed conversation. The discussion began with some of the similarities and differences between the Bakken and the Marcellus […]
Davis Refinery Update Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group and The Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND Prentice opines why the North Dakota Department of Health is taking longer than expected and compares the permit timeline to the Dakota Prairie Refinery built in Dickinson, ND, a fews years ago. Energy Economy […]
Energy Economy Interview: US Senator John Hoeven Senator Hoeven talks about the importance of “Succession Planning” in oil and gas and how other industries are discussing passing the torch as many get ready to retire. GroundBreakers Interview: Austin Aries, professional wrestler, author and speaker Aries recaps his WWE run, WrestleMania […]
In the latest installment of The Weekly Bakken Get Together, host Jason Spiess sits down with U.S. Senator John Hoeven to discuss: Energy development in the Bakken Comments on North Dakota Governor’s challenge to oil and gas Quality of life increases in the Bakken How energy is driving ND’s entrepreneurship […]
Interview: Mike Marcil, CEO, Orange Property Management In addition to overseeing 209 rental units in Watford City, Marcil has business interest in a number of other companies in the Bakken. “We have been having discussions about the outlook for keeping high occupancy in Watford City over the next five years,” […]
Davis Refinery Update Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group and The Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND Prentice talks about some of the unique and unexpected events that have happened over the past year in constructing the Davis Refinery. One example he describes is the Bakken oil has less sulfur content […]
The following are latest numbers, stats and comments from the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources. Data was compiled during August 2017. Oil Production August 33,768,855 barrels = 1,089,318 barrels/day September 33,213,127 barrels = 1,107,104 barrels/day(preliminary) (all-time high was Dec 2014 at 1,227,483 barrels/day) 1,054,991 barrels per day or 95% […]
One of the more under-told stories of the Bakken right now is the change in housing. A few years ago media outlets across the country were lined up to compare the Bakken’s housing prices to Manhattan and Beverly Hills, CA. Well times have changed and so has the Bakken housing, […]
Interview: Professor Stephen Heins, energy columnist and owner, The Word Merchant In this week’s installment of The Weekly Word, Professor Heins checks in from Baltimore, MD, where the 129th Annual Meeting and Education Conference for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. Heins gives an update on the theme of […]
Interview: Dave McCarthy, Senior Director of Products, Bsquare McCarthy discusses the technology integration happening in the oil and gas industry and how where companies are finding success. According to McCarthy, Bsquare is an industrial IoT solutions provider that offers data analytics solutions for oil & gas companies, as a sector […]
Interview: Charles Ohlsen, completions specialist, Whiting Petroleum Charles Ohlsen explains what a refrac is and how Whiting is using the technology in the Bakken. He also explains the difference between a regular frac and a refrac. The interview then transitions into technology and Big Data in the Bakken. How it […]
Interview: Steve Holen, McKenzie County school superintendent, Watford City, ND In this exclusive interview with Steve Holen, McKenzie County School Superintendent, Jason Spiess and Holen discuss how the energy industry has impacted their community. Watford City has experienced unprecedented growth and the school system has arguably been impacted the most. […]
Whiting Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: WLL) announced that, following approval of the reverse stock split and authorized share reduction by Whiting stockholders at a special meeting of stockholders earlier today, Whiting’s Board of Directors determined to effect the reverse stock split of Whiting’s common stock at a ratio of 1-for-4. The […]
The Western Dakota Energy Association recently had their annual meeting in Dickinson, ND. Here are a few newsworthy notes from their annual meeting. Helms: This is a Five-Generation Play North Dakota’s chief oil industry regulator expects the state’s production will grow in the next few years, and will continue for […]
Davis Refinery Update Interview: Edward Martinez, president and CEO, Zia Engineers and Environmental Consulting Martinez explains how the Davis Refinery’s technology and design are different than previous refineries built in the United States. He also believes the claim that the Davis Refinery will be the cleanest refinery built on the […]
Davis Refinery Update Edward Martinez, president and CEO, Zia Engineers and Environmental Consulting Martinez talks about the firms background in environmental engineering and how they experience is being used in designing the Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND, the cleanest refinery in the United States. Energy Economy Blu Hulsey, Senior Vice President […]
After reading the recently published Lancet Report for the first time, I am struck by a few thoughts: The narrative of the study could have been written by any number of environmental groups; the actual statistics tell a different story; and, finally the real story which may very well be […]
Interview: Blu Hulsey, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, Continental Resources Continental Resources, Inc. recently announced its first-ever sale of Bakken oil specifically for delivery overseas. Continental Resources has sold 1,005,000 barrels of crude oil for November delivery to Atlantic Trading and Marketing (“ATMI”), which intends to […]
James J. Volker, 34-Year Veteran of Whiting, to Retire as Chief Executive Officer Whiting Petroleum Corporation announced that Bradley J. Holly has been named President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2017. Mr. Holly previously served as Executive Vice President, […]
Interview: Vicki Granado, VP Corporate Communications, Energy Transfer Partners Granado discusses the recent donations made to emergency service organizations across the Dakotas, Iowa and Illinois. The donations from Energy Transfer Partners are on behalf the Dakota Access Pipeline. The local counties in North Dakota are receiving checks from Energy Transfer […]
Weekly Word: Professor Stephen Heins, owner, Word Merchant Professor Stephen Heins shares his thoughts on the Clean Power Plan and how the courts are playing into the regulation. Heins believes the Clean Power Plan will be deemed unconstitutional. Heins also shares his thoughts on the “real reason” the EPA was […]
Mark J. Lindquist understands the power of timing and networking in North Dakota. Lindquist shares his experience on how he ended up speaking at the 2016 North Dakota Petroleum Council’s annual meeting. “I didn’t necessarily have a foot in the door with the oil and gas industry,” Lindquist said. “People […]
In a recent interview on The Crude Life with Jason Spiess, Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, reiterated comments from North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum regarding the next big development in oil and gas. “The Governor touched on it and that is automatic data collection and data […]
Quality of Life Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND and president, Western Dakota Energy Association Kessel talks about how the community and leaders of Dickinson have been able to manage a city and economy primarily reliant on oil and gas. He cites examples of how the city handled the […]
Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND and president, Western Dakota Energy Association Kessel gives an update on some of the recent changes in the city of Dickinson. He also discusses the sales tax collections and how that system for population estimation should be reevaluated. Kessel also shares his observation […]
Energy Communities Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Stenberg gives an overview of McKenzie County’s economy, community building and housing costs. McKenzie County is the hot zone of the Bakken oil fields. Current Energy Mary Jo Irmen, author and business owner, FiscalBridge LLC Irmen talks about her upcoming conference discussing […]
The North Dakota delegation announced that three federal grants totaling over $1.5 million have been awarded to New England, Harvey, and New Town to maintain, rebuild, and upgrade their water infrastructure. “Growing up in small town in rural North Dakota showed me first-hand that when everyone works together, we can […]
Governor Doug Burgum has proclaimed October Energy Awareness Month in North Dakota. This proclamation coincides with a national Energy Awareness campaign promoted by the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC). The IOGCC is a multi-state government agency, of which Burgum is a member. The IOGCC advocates for environmentally sound […]
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Helms give an update on the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota. He also describes how “silicon” went from useless to revolutionary last century and how the Bakken is welcoming that type of innovation for natural gas. Helms then explains […]
Media Business Interview: Tom Peckskamp, singer songwriter Peckskamp talks about the roots of his music and what it takes to write a song. Money Management Interview: Mary Jo Irmen, author and speaker, Secure Wealth Builders Conference Irwen preview the upcoming Secure Wealth Builders Conference and talks about the importance of […]
Energy Communities Interview: Rob Lindberg, director, Bakken Backers Lindberg talks about Bakken Backers and their political advocacy regarding the oil and gas industry. Current Energy Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Minerals Helms gives an update on the Bakken, explains natural gas futures and why Bakken companies […]
Interview: Fred Fox, Councilman and Executive Secretary, MHA Nation Fox gives an update on rig counts, well heads and what the future looks like for Missouri River Resources, a Native American owned oil and gas company. Fox also talks about how the energy revolution has created an opportunity for Native […]
Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmers Union The National Farmers Union’s (NFU) continued their commitment to promoting American grown, renewable energy sources, NFU said recently in a press release. President Roger Johnson joined the advisory board of New Energy America, a new organization created to promote clean energy jobs in […]
Energy Communities Interview: Geoff Simon, director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the WDEA’s upcoming annual meeting, Nov 1 and 2, Dickinson, ND. He previews speakers, topics and potential attendees. Current Energy Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Johnson talks about his new position at the New Energy […]
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