Watford City still busy despite to low oil prices

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Now that oil prices have been reduced the once frenzy-like Bakken activity, Watford City’s mayor Brent Sanford takes a moment to recall the past five to seven years. “If you go back seven years ago, that’s when the drilling rigs started to move into the county and they haven’t left,” […]

Bakken Real Estate: There’s blood in the water

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Commercial real estate broker Michael Houge is feeling the shift in the modern day California Gold Rush and is using the word “recalibration” a lot these days.  Houge, who lives and works in Minneapolis and the Bakken has seen the shale revolution impact his day to day life for nearly […]

Bakken BBQ to benefit Make-A-Wish ND

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner & Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Tiffany and Jackie give details on the 4th Annual Bakken BBQ and how oil companies are coming together to raise money for Make A Wish ND.

Bakken BBQ scheduled for June 17

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner & Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Tiffany and Jackie talk about community involvement with Pick Up the Patch and their upcoming 4th Annual Bakken BBQ.

Flaring goals not reached by April 1

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: ND Ag Commissioner and Industrial Commissioner Doug Goehring Gives a flaring update and how they did not meet their April 1 goal of 80%, the Bakken is at 89%. He also explained what it would look like at $50 oil.

Energy’s reverse ripple

May 7, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Brian Sullivan, host, Power Lunch, CNBC, New York, NY Talks about the Reverse Ripple happening in the energy industry.  Sullivan also shares data on the energy industry’s impact on the national economy over the past 5 years, singling out Texas and North Dakota. Special Feature: GroundBreakers – Innovation and […]

Bill collecting in Asia

May 3, 2016 jasonspiess 0

International Economy Interviews:  Tom Shorma, CEO/President, WCCO Belting Shares his experience of a small business trying to collect bills and receivables from a company or country overseas. He also talks about what options small companies have if they are doing International business.

North Dakota already growing legalized hemp

May 3, 2016 jasonspiess 0

The Cannabis Caucus 2016 Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Talks about the emerging hemp market in North Dakota.  Hemp was legalized in 1997 and in 2014 Congress passed a resolution to allow a handful of growers the ability to grow hemp in the states where it is legal.  […]

When will corporations be OK without perfection?

May 3, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Mentor and Apprenticeships Interviews: Mark J Lindquist, nationally recognized motivational speaker, national anthem singer and author; and his business manager Jared Bye Discusses a new push in corporate America allowing employees to make a mistake and talk to their superior without reprimand. A movement to increase employee confidence in Fortune […]

Wilkins describes oil by rail

May 3, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Kelly Wilkins, Bridger Company Talks about distributing oil by rail and how it will always have a place in energy development. He also discusses how oil companies used a balanced portfolio in energy distribution.

Piano mentor talks about playing cruise ships

April 27, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Brian Lash, founder, Target Logistics Shares his story of how he went from dropping out of medical school because of his business endeavors to contracting temporary housing in Iraq, the Salt Lake Olympics and oil fields across the globe. Interview: Pier Marini, world famous piano player Talks about playing […]

Teamwork and longevity in the business world

April 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Mentor and Apprenticeships Interview:  Mark Eaton, former Utah Jazz Center and professional speaker, Salt Lake City, UT Shares his advice on those entering the marketplace for the first time or dusting off the old portfolio to get back at it.  He also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and chemistry within […]

In ND the Reaper is anything but grim

April 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: US Senator John Hoeven and US Senator Heidi Heitkamp The senators talk about Grand Forks being the home for the MQ9 Reaper Wing and also extended the test UAS site for another 5 years. At a Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations hearing Thursday and a meeting earlier this […]

Remote power in the Bakken oil field

April 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Mark Williams, Horizon Power Systems, Farmington, New Mexico Share his views on the oil and gas industry and how the Bakken’s natural gas is like no other.  He also talks about remote wells and generating power to places without the grid or infrastructure.

There are pee-ers and payers in the Bakken

April 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  Deb Nelson, executive director, Vision West Talks about the type of new jobs and businesses that have emerged in the Bakken over the past several years. Interview: David Borlaug, president, Louis and Clark Fort Mandan, Washburn, ND Gives and overview of the museum and how the rest area has […]

In energy, there’s no place like a dome

April 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  John Harju, Charlie Gorecki, Energy and Environmental Research Center Gives an overview of their study on hydrocarbons, value added gas and other projectional Bakken datas. Interview: Dan South, Dome Technology, Idaho Falls, ID Describes how their concrete domes are aiding the energy industry.  From oil and gas refineries to […]

The Saudis are trying to kill the American shale plays

April 21, 2016 jasonspiess 0

The latest energy gathering in Doha is proving once again why the Bakken is a world class shale play.  Only this time the “world class” description is showing its global impact from overseas. And according to energy expert  Dr. Loren C. Scott, president of Loren C. Scott & Associates, Inc.,  […]

Mike Rose, FS Solutions

April 20, 2016 jasonspiess 0

  Mike Rose, FS Solutions Group on how their machines vacuum frac tanks and other oil and gas uses. Rose also explains how the technology has changed in the past decade.  

Brian Sullivan: Returns to the Bakken oilfield

April 18, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Brian Sullivan, host, Power Lunch, CNBC Explains why low oil prices are not good for the overall economy compared to oil and gas, which adds high paying jobs for families. Brian Sullivan is co-anchor of CNBC’s “Power Lunch” (M-F, 1PM-3PM ET) and the host of “Talking Numbers.” He also […]

Why not Minot?

April 17, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Stephanie Hoffart, CEO, Minot Economic Development Corporation Gives an update on the job market in Minot involving the oil field service companies and post flood construction.

Valves, sensors and coal

April 17, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Kevin Travis, Rotork Describes the new technology with oil valves and remote sensors. He also comments about how clean the coal industry has gotten since the 1980’s.

How oil and gas prepare for terror attacks

April 12, 2016 jasonspiess 0

As John Springsteen travels the country, he is often asked if he is related to Bruce Springsteen.  Springsteen still gets a chuckle of out it and sometimes he will even play along for a bit.  But eventually the truth comes out he is not related to the rock and roll […]

Helms gives four reasons oil prices are down

April 11, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources gives four reasons why oil prices are low right now in the Bakken. Helms admits this speed of the drop was unexpected, but as they digest the reality of the global energy play, the reasons for the drop are becoming more […]

Wind energy REAPs in the Bakken

April 11, 2016 jasonspiess 0

During a hearing of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Rural Development Subcommittee, Cris Somerville, President of Dakota Turbines, testified at the hearing about the work of the family-owned and operated company, which manufactures blades, alternator and power electronics for single-phase small wind systems. The company, which is ten years old, has […]