ND Delegation comment on DAPL, KXL

February 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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.

Energy companies gearing up for gumbo

January 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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.

Heitkamp opines about new EPA director

January 17, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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

January 17, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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.

UAS testing impacting Bakken

January 4, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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.

EPA will be “more sane” under Trump

December 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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.

Davis Refinery to add 200 jobs to the Bakken

December 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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.

A foundation built by the church

December 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

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.

Energy companies helping out this holiday season

November 28, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services An update on the Bakken BBQ’s theme, raffle and cooks for next summer.  They also talk about how energy companies are raising money right this holiday season in the Bakken.

Holiday parties lining up in the Bakken

November 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Talks about the Festival of Trees in Dickinson, the API Christmas Party and Angel Tree.  They also talk about how energy companies continue to volunteer and donate to the local communities.

Oil and gas communities looking to change tax structure

November 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Vicky Steiner, ND State Legislature Talks about the oil and gas production tax and the local community tax disbursement structure. Interview: Brian Scheid, senior editor, SP Global Platts Talks about what regulations and policies are high priorities for oil and gas companies.

Journalist shot in DAPL protest talks about experience

November 14, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Erin Schrode, environmentalist journalist Talks about her experience getting shot by a rubber bullet by authorities and how the media coverage.  She also talks about recorded video footage, millions of online views, social media exchanges and the protest camp’s general culture.