MonDak OilField Review: July 30
Thursday 7/30 Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp Heitkamp discusses issues with the Northern Border security.
Building the Bakken Episode 107: Steve Heins Sounds Off
Segment 2 – Overight and Regulation Interviews: Steve Heins, Independent Energy and Regulatory Consultant, Sheyboygan, WI Heins opines about the state of journalism in energy and the Keystone Pipeline
MonDak OilField Review: July 29
Wednesday 7/29 Interview: US Senator John Hoeven Talks about the recent flaring amendment and the UAS Grand Sky amendment.
MonDak OilField Review: July 28
Tuesday 7/28 Interview: US Congressman Kevin Cramer Shares his views on the reality of the US doubling oil production in the next decade.
Bridger-ing success across American shale plays
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 27
Monday 7/27 Interview: US Congressman Kevin Cramer Cramer talks about the Export Ban on Crude Oil and how the US has an abundance of supply.
MonDak OilField Review: July 24
Friday 7/24 Interview: Robert Bryce, senior fellow, Manhattan Institute, Austin TX Gives his insight on the Bakken BreakEven number in regards to oil prices.
MonDak OilField Review: July 23
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
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
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
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
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
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.
It’s BBQ Season
For those who have been following the Bakken oil activity over the past several years know that BBQs are more than events, they are experiences. Whether it is the annual MBI Bakken BBQ or the Bakken Rocks CookFest, the bravado and community spirit seem to come out of the woodwork […]
MonDak: June 12, 2015
Interview: Nicole Schuler, Executive Director, Baker Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Schuler talks about the Keystone Pipeline and the potential for a 1000 person crew camp.
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89: Temporary housing
Interviews: Dean Bangsund and Nancy Hodor, NDSU, authors of the Oil Impact Study Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 4: Business of the Bakken To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 4, click here Bangsund and Hodor discuss NDSU’s recent study about the impact of oil in […]
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89: Carbon Capture
Interview: Thomas Erickson, Director of Energy and Environment Research Center, Grand Forks, ND Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 3: Research and Development To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 3, click here Erickson talks about the EERC’s efforts regarding carbon capture and sequestration and how […]
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89: Water Worries
Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 2: Natural Resources To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 2, click here Water from the Red and Sheyenne rivers can cause problems for residents in North Dakota. Goehring talks about a potential […]
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89: Oil residual zones
Interview: Matthew Burton Kelly, Energy and Environment Research Center Building the Bakken Eipsode 89 Segment 1: Current Engery To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 89 Segment 1, click here Kelly talks about the differences between conventional and residual oil wells.
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88:
Interview: Dean Bangsund and Nancy Hodur, NDSU’s research team behind the Oil Impact Study for the Bakken Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Business of the Bakken To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88 Segment 4, click here Bangsund and Hodur talk about NDSU’s Bakken study, and the effects it […]
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Housing, Manufacturing and Exports
Interview: Eugene Graner, Heartland Investor Services, Bismarck, ND. US Congressman Keven Kramer. US Senator Heidi Heitkamp Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Energy Economy To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88 Segment 3, click here
Buiding the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Micro Refineries
Interveiw: Lynn Helms, director of North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Buiding the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Shale Plays To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88 Segment 2, click here Jason Spiess interviews Lynn Helms about micro refineries in the Bakken.
Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Keystone XL Veto
Interviews: US Senator John Hoven Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88: Current Events To Listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 88 Segment 1, click here Hoven talks about the Keystone XL Pipeline veto and it’s reactions.
MHA Nation Entering Energy Empowerment
The last couple of years have been a wild ride for David Williams,CEO, Missouri River Resources and the MHA Nation as they embark into new frontiers within the energy industry. “In the last couple of years we went from a very basic start up company to now where we are […]
Feeling paralyzed by oil prices? Try giving back
These days it seems you can’t pick up a newspaper or turn on a radio without hearing about lawmakers, policies and tax codes relating to the Bakken oil fields. There are many folks these days related to oil and gas scrambling, recalculating and dealing with reality. This reality of volatile […]
Building the Bakken Episode 64: Statoil Update
Interview: Russ Rankin, regional manager Statoil ASA, Williston, ND Rankin gives an update on Statoil ASA for 2015.
The next decade could bring a CORN-acopia of energy options
Recently I sat down with Tom Lilja, executive director, North Dakota Corn Growers Association, to chew the fat on a variety of corn-themed energy and agriculture topics. The first topic of discussion was distribution. The part of a business model 99% of business folk overlook. How to get your product […]
From Seed to Sun, Ag and Energy Have Always Worked Together
The relationship between agriculture and energy has been around since the dawn of industry, if not mankind. However it’s how that relationship coexists that determines how it is defined. Sometimes they work together, sometimes they are in competition. To say one industry is more powerful than the other is like […]
North Dakota Electric Linemen Recognized on House Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer recognized the volunteer efforts of two North Dakota electric linemen on the floor of the House of Representatives. Jody Bruce of Minot and Josh Hoffman of Carrington traveled to Haiti to help provide electricity in the community of Caracol. In addition to recognizing them […]
MonDak OilField Review: January 9
Friday January 9, 2015 Interview: Steve Holen, superintendent, McKenzie County Public School District No. 1 (Watford City) Holen talks about the need for funding in western North Dakota, including Watford City. He also talks about the challenges with construction and school, including children going outside to a separate bathroom […]
MonDak OilField Review: January 8
Thursday January 8, 2015 Interview: Justin Kringstad, director, North Dakota Pipeline Authority Kringstad talks about the resizing of pipelines in North Dakota. All pipelines put in after 2007 need to be resized. Kringstad this primarily has to do with the amount of production and resources the Bakken is providing.
MonDak OilField Review: January 7
Wednesday January 7, 2015 Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Goehring talks about the emerging UAS (drone) industry coming to North Dakota. He shares his experience in working with UAS technology in agriculture and how it will be used in the Bakken’s oil field.
MonDak OilField Review: January 6
Tuesday January 6, 2015 Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Helms discusses the impact of natural gas in the Bakken. From ONEOK, Hess, North Dakota LNG to Cenex Harvest Station (CHS), the Bakken’s wet gas is changing energy companies’ business plans and bottom lines.
MonDak OilField Review: January 5
MonDak OilField Review: Monday January 5, 2015 Interview: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Ness talks about whether North Dakota will surpass two million barrels per day in 2015. In May, many oil experts predicted two million barrels in 2015, however, with oil prices demonstrating volatility there is are […]
Grand Forks Named First UAS Test Site in the Nation
BISMARCK, N.D. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer announced FAA Administrator Michael Huerta signed a certificate of authorization making Grand Forks the first unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research and test site in the nation. Cramer released the following statement: “This distinction speaks for itself. Becoming the first test site in the nation […]