Weekly Davis Refinery Update Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group William C. Prentice comments on the recent decision and dismissal of a complaint filed against its Davis Refinery project by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (“PSC”). Energy Economy Interview: Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie […]
Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development, gives an overview of economic development’s role in Watford City and touches on energy service company Nuverra Environmental Services and how they are working with the local high school on a CDL trucking program. He also gives an update on the energy activity and […]
Weekly Davis Refinery Update A recap of the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. Community Building Interview: Patrick Bertagnolli, Nuverra Environmental Solutions Patrick Bertagnolli, Nuverra Environmental Solutions, runs down some of the employment opportunities at Nuverra. Energy Economy Interview: Jeff Kummer, MineralTracker.com Jeff Kummer, MineralTracker.com shares the story of how […]
Social Media Segment Interview: Kyle Lesniak, EcoVapor Recovery Systems Kyle Lesniak, EcoVapor Recovery Systems, talks about how they are finding success in innovative solutions for capturing tank vapor gas and removing oxygen. He also discusses which shale plays they are finding success in and what is next for their innovation […]
Lynn Welker represents the McKenzie County Healthcare Systems (MCHS) facility in Watford City about the recent $50,000 donation from ONEOK. Welker also comments on ONEOK’s $1 million gift to help kick-start construction of the new hospital and how ONEOK was critical in assisting people after the July 10 tornado that […]
Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association, gives a run down of the WDEA annual meeting topics, issues and speakers. In addition to the WDEA annual meeting, Simon discussed some of the pressing issues in the Bakken from roads to flaring to local funding.
Weekly Davis Refinery Update Troy Schrenk, Chief Commercial Officer, Target Logistics, gives an update on their Bakken properties and the relationship with Meridian Energy Group and the construction on the Davis Refinery. Energy Communities and Culture North Dakota Lt. Governor Brent Sanford comments on the tornado that ripped through Watford […]
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: 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. […]
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 […]
Interview: Kylee Roff, RoughRider Center, Watford City, ND Roff describes the new center in Watford City and what life is like living in the heart of the Bakken oil fields.
Interviews: Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Stenberg gives an update from the heart of the Bakken, Watford City. Stenberg discusses the development of housing, agriculture, constructions and retail centers.
Interview: Daniel Stenberg, McKenzie County Economic Development Stenberg runs down the latest information involving the community of Watford City, the Bakken and the county’s economy. Stenberg also talks about the school system and how housing has changed over the past 5 years.
Watford City is located in the heart of the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota in McKenzie County. “The past couple of years we really did see the oil industry hit a slowdown and we’ve viewed it as a gift of catch up,” Stenberg said. “This allowed us to build […]
Interview: Kylee Roff, RoughRider Center Watford City Roff describe the new facility and mentions some of the different events that have been held there. She also shares her observations of living in Watford City from 2012 to present day where the population grew from about 1,500 people to approximately 7,000.
Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, North Dakota State University Bangsund discusses new population numbers in the Bakken and how oil prices will impact their long term growth.
While many are getting prepared for this summer’s anticipated oil activity, ONEOK is busy managing their Bakken big picture plan. Part of this plan includes staffing their Sidney, MT, office, which was opened last year. “We opened up our new offices here in Sidney really effective last year, which was […]
Interview: North Dakota Representative Denton Zubke Zubke talks how the local municipalities started selling water to the oil companies and what impact it has had in the Baken.
Interviews: Steve Mortenson, president, Independent Water Providers, Williston, ND Mortenson talks about the Bakken’s water industry and how he has lost 50% of his business to government industrial water sales sold to oil companies for fracking. Mortenson also talks about how AE2S, an engineering company, has driven and pushed for […]
Interview: Denton Zubke, North Dakota Representative and Board Member, Western Area Water Supply Authority Representative Zubke, republican, serves District 39 in the House of Representatives for the state of North Dakota. In addition to his public service, Zubke has a background in the private sector as well as serving on […]
Interview: Jerad Wirtz, executive director, Western Area Water Supply Authority Wirtz talks about getting water into rural communities in the Bakken.
Interview: Jaret Wirtz, executive director, Western Area Water Supply Authority Jaret Wirtz is the Executive Director of the Western Area Water Supply Authority (WAWSA) in northwestern North Dakota. Jaret previously served as the manager of the McKenzie County Water Resource District for four years. During that time, he oversaw the […]
Interview: Brent Sanford, Lt. Gov. North Dakota and former Mayor of Watford City Sanford talks about the current state of the Bakken and energy communities and what the new kind of busy is.
Interview: Brent Sanford, North Dakota Lt. Governor North Dakota Lt. Governor Brent Sanford is miles from the heart of the Bakken, he still feels close to home being in the heart of budget talks within the halls of the state capitol. “It’s not very far away from the heart when […]
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 […]
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 […]
Interview: Vicky Steiner, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Talks about a recent six city study regarding the future growth and investment into the Bakken. She also talks about the change in leadership for the Western Dakota Energy Association.
Interviews: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakotas Energy Association Talks about the investment into oil and gas producing counties in the Dakotas as well as how some cities are leveraged to the point where they are exploring new revenue centers.
Interview: Jim Sabe, Pifer’s Auction & Realty Talks about the deadlines, demand and current items for the Bakken Consignment Auction happening in Watford City.
Interview: Chad Larson, Kraus-Anderson Construction Talks about the High School addition and community activity center project in the Bakken. He also talks about how government contracts and private partnerships in the Bakken has created business for their company.
Interview: Chad Larson, Kraus-Anderson Construction Talks about the newest project completed in Watford City, the Bakken oil fields’ hot zone of economic activity.
Interviews: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Tribal Leader for MHA Nation Explains why the tribe is now a player in the oil and gas industry. Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven and U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about the new Post Office coming to Watford City and rail safety […]
Interviews: Brent Sanford, Mayor, Watford City Talks about the new growth in Watford City from main street to schools to water pipes. He even talks about how you can get a gyro in Watford City now. Interview: Shane Weber, Pioneer Wireline Gives tips on how to BBQ St. Louis style […]
Interview: Thomas Williamson, president, Chippewa Resources, Minot, Watford City and Denver Explains how the consolidation in the energy industry has increased his business in the Bakken and adjacent oil fields.
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