MonDak OilField Review: August 25

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Tuesday 8/25 Interview:   US Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) Cramer opines on the US Crude Oil Export Ban. He believes lifting the ban would create new economic activity in the borders of the US while positioning the US as a player in the global energy marketplace.

MonDak OilField Review: August 24

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Monday 8/24 Interview: Kyle Shobe, 2010 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion, PRCA Rodeo Announcer, Lewistown, MT Shobe reflects on the changes in the people and landscape in the Bakken and specifically New Town, his father’s hometown.

MonDak OilField Review: August 20

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Thursday 8/20 Interview: Kathleen Neset, owner, Neset Consulting, Tioga, ND Neset and host Jason Spiess talk about the media coverage of the Bakken and the facts of the shale play.  

MonDak OilField Review: August 17

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Monday 8/17 Interview: Michael Houge, real estate broker, MPS & Williston. Houge gives an update on the light commercial industry in the Bakken.  From sushi restaurants to steak houses to high end specialty shops.  Houge also talks about the importance of knowing whether the worker is planting roots in the […]

MonDak OilField Review: August 13

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Thursday 8/13 Interview: Steve Heins, Energy and regulatory Consultant Heins shares his views on how government is one of the biggest obstacles for energy plays today.  He contends their regulation creates uncertainty in the marketplace.  

MonDak OilField Review: August 12

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  Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources, MHA Nation & Three Affiliated Tribes Williams explains how a young professional can carve out their life path and dreams by committing yourself to several years of hard work in oil and gas.  

The Bakken’s next generation of people and developments

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Three years ago the only thing Brian Hymel knew about oil and gas was that combustion engines need it. Today, the 34-year-old Utah native is one of the largest real estate players in Southwestern North Dakota and participates in numerous oil and gas industry events. “It’s funny how we ended […]

Everything’s Refinery in Dickinson

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As some of you know I host a radio program called Building the Bakken and the MonDak OilField Review on a number of radio stations across the Upper Midwest.  Over the past several weeks I have been airing interviews from the Dakota Prairie Refinery grand opening in late June.  Listening […]

A Candid Conversation with Congressman Kevin Cramer

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U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer may have the best seat in the house.  By house, I am referring to North Dakota’s economic future ready to explode once again. Only this time, the economic activity won’t be the surprise economic left hook of oil and gas, rather, a 1-2-3 punch from energy, […]

MonDak OilField Review: August 11

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  Tuesday 8/11 Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources, MHA Nation & Three Affiliated Tribes Williams talks about how working in oil and gas through his high school and college years shaped who he is today and how it helps fuel his desire to give back.

MonDak OilField Review: August 10

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Monday 8/10 Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp (ND-D). Heitkamp discusses her disappointment with the latest EPA ruling and what North Dakota’s future options are in energy generation.

MonDak OilField Review: August 6

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  Thursday 8/6 Interview: Neil Amondson, founder, Hunter Light, Williston, ND. Talks about the genesis of Hunter Light and their unique business strategy in the oil patch.  

MonDak OilField Review: August 4

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Tuesday 8/4 Interview: Kathleen Neset, owner, Neset Consulting Services, Tioga, ND Gives her opinion on the crude oil export ban and how Congress should approach the issue.

MonDak OilField Review: July 31

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  Friday 7/31 Interview:  Kirsten Baesler, Superintendent ND Depart Public Instruction Baesler talks about a new piece of legislation that may partner schools with daycares in the Bakken.

Bridger-ing success across American shale plays

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Ever since Inc. magazine profiled Bridger as the fastest growing private energy company and the fourth fastest growing private company in 2013, I have been watching them somewhat close. This past July, Houston-based Bridger inked a deal with Monroe Energy for 65,000 barrels of daily domestic crude oil to its […]

MonDak OilField Review: July 23

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  Thursday 7/23 Interview: Robert Bryce, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute, Austin TX Gives his opinion on where the global LNG market is heading and how oil and foriegn countries will impact LNG.  

MonDak OilField Review: July 22

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  Wednesday 7/22 Interview: Robert Bryce, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute, Austin TX Talks about the M&A rumors and how low oil prices may impact energy M&As for 2016.

MonDak OilField Review: July 21

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  Tuesday 7/21 Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Scott & Associates Explains how the Bakken is involved with $100B in petrochemical expansion announced in Lake Charles, LA area.  

MonDak OilField Review: July 20

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An update from the Bakken Shale play. Monday 7/20 Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Scott & Associates Dr. Scott talks about why the price of oil trades at a global price while natural gas is all over the board.

MonDak OilField Review: July 14

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An update from the Bakken Shale Play, Tuesday 7/14 Interview: Kim Montgomery, Sandstone Trucking and pitmaster for R360 Ribs the “big wigs” and executives of industry by explaining how the pitmasters spend days cooking BBQ.

MonDak OilField Review: July 13

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An update from the Bakken Shale Play, Monday 7/13 Interview: Kim Montgomery, Sandstone Trucking and pitmaster for R360 Talks about rib preparation and what kinds of sides they serve down south in Mississippi.