Bakken Regulator Issues Statement on Oil Price Drop

March 9, 2020 jasonspiess 0

Director of North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Lynn Helms, issued the below statements today following an oil price drop of more than 20% between Friday March 6th and Monday, March 9th. Over the weekend the price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down as much as a 34%, […]

Business growth in the heart of a downturn

March 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Kevin Black, co-founder and president, Creedence Energy Services Black discusses their niche service in the oil and gas industry and how they have been able to grow their company despite unfavorable market conditions.

Montana is gearing up for more drilling activity

February 14, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association Gives an update on the energy economy in Montana as well as how the downturn is impacting the state.  Sena also opines about Ryan Zinke, the new Secretary of the Interior in President Trump’s cabinet.

Bakken communities may be impacted by budget cuts

February 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

How NDSU is helping the energy industry become more environmental

January 23, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

Whiting’s Volker talks $40, $50 and $60 oil

June 6, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Jim Volker, CEO, Whiting Petroleum Explains how $40, $50 and $60 oil looks in the Bakken and the returns shareholders can see.  He also shares his opinion and optimism regarding the future of the oil and gas business in the Bakken.

CNBC’s Sullivan comments on the Bakken’s new normal

May 31, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Part Three of multimedia journalist Jason Spiess’ interview with Brian Sullivan, “Power Lunch” Co-Anchor Jason Spiess: Same question. What was it like this go around?  Still $300 to $400 a night hotel rooms? What was the new normal? Brian Sullivan: I paid $129-a-night this time and it was in the […]

Rigs are STACKing up in this oil play

May 28, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Warren Henry, Continental Resources Explains the STACK play in Oklahoma and how it is the only play adding rigs over the past 6 months.  He also compares it to the Bakken oilfields and gives an update on Continental’s future in the Bakken.

Commissioner Goehring on Energy, Hemp and Flaring

May 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner and Industrial Commission member, Doug Goehring In this special interview, Goehring discusses public comments on private land in North Dakota and how it is creating some issues in the energy world. He also comments on the recent flaring numbers and how $50 oil could impact […]