America’s Shale Gale

October 30, 2014 jasonspiess 0

One of the more exciting stories being extracted from the modern day shale play is natural gas.  Although volumetrically it doesn’t compare to the crude, the natural gas plays are creating a culture of innovation that will completely transform how people live their daily lives.  Many energy experts and professionals […]

Energy Policy Special: ND Tax Commissioner Candidate

October 29, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Jason Astrup “There is no doubt that North Dakota is in the midst of an unprecedented transformation that has proven valuable to the state and its citizens in many ways,” Lee Tillman, president and CEO, Marathon Oil said at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. The recent energy surge in […]

Bakken Energy Special: ND Ag Commissioner Candidate Doug Goehring

October 29, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Doug Goehring “As we look ahead, the 2015 legislative session will be critical and we’re eager to work with the state’s elected leaders in Bismarck,” Lee Tillman, president and CEO, Marathon Oil said at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. “We need the support of the legislature for critical infrastructure […]

Energy Policy Special: ND Ag Commissioner Candidate Ryan Taylor

October 29, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ryan Taylor “As we look ahead, the 2015 legislative session will be critical and we’re eager to work with the state’s elected leaders in Bismarck,” Lee Tillman, president and CEO, Marathon Oil said at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. “We need the support of the legislature for critical infrastructure […]

Bakken Energy Special: Tax Commissioner

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Jason Astrup, Ryan Rauschenberger and Anthony Mangnall. “There is no doubt that North Dakota is in the midst of an unprecedented transformation that has proven valuable to the state and its citizens in many ways,” Lee Tillman, president and CEO, Marathon Oil said at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. […]

Bakken Political Special: Attorney General

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Wayne Stenehjem North Dakota has entered into a number of lawsuits against the EPA and the rise in criminal element has led to new rules and regulations for the state.  This has created an environment where the attorney general is routinely defending the state’s interests and those of its […]

Bakken Energy Special: Public Service Commissioner

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Julie Fedorchak and Tyler Axness and Brian Kalk and Todd Reisenauer “As an industry, we recognize the global concern related to the potential impact of greenhouse gases and other air emissions on the environment. I applaud the North Dakota Petroleum Council for its work to create a flaring task […]

Bakken Political Special: U.S. House

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: George Sinner Jr., Jack Seaman and Kevin Cramer North Dakota has become a world-class energy play making their lone seat with the United States House of Representatives as important as ever. For our Energy Policy Special, candidates were provided three questions in advanced, limited to three minutes per question […]

Bakken Political Special: Secretary of State

October 26, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Al Jaeger and Roland Riemers The Secretary of State is often looked at as an administrative position with little to no power.  This could be further from the truth right now in North Dakota.  With an influx of out-of-state voters, workers, contractors and businesses, the position has seen new […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63: Unmanned Aerial Surveillance

October 25, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  US Senator John Hoeven, US Congressman Kevin Cramer and ND Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Segment 3: Bakken Technology To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Episode 3, click here Hoeven talks about the potential for Unmanned Aerial Systems in the Bakken […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63: NDPC Inducts Ross

October 25, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Jim Volker, CEO, Whiting Petroleum and Rick Ross, Sr VP Ops, Whiting Petroleum.  Music Montage by Eden Parker, Sidney MT native Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Segment 2:  Bakken Community To listen to Building the Bakken Radio Episode 63 Episode 2, click here Ross is honored by the […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62: The Coach of the Bakken

October 11, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews:  Wayne Sanders, owner, Coaches Choice, Fargo and Bismarck, ND Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62 Segment 4: The Business of the Bakken Sanders, a western North Dakota native, talks about the changes that have happened in the state.  Sanders also shares his views on doing business in the Bakken […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62: Helms Talks Pipes, Gas & UAS

October 11, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, Director, Department Mineral Resources Building the Bakken Radio Episode 62 Segment 2: Bakken Energy Helms talks about North Dakota’s natural gas future and the problem with pipelines.  In addition, he shares his first hand experience working with entrepreneurs who have contributed to the energy industry as well […]

Building the Bakken Episode 62: Chewin’ the Bakken Fat

October 11, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview: North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring Building the Bakken Episode 62 Segment 1:  Current Events Doug Goehring discusses the recent rail issues with North Dakota.  Goehring calls out Canadian Pacific and their lack of progress and satisfaction towards a remedy.  Goehring also talks about the surge in the UAS […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61: Bakken Sticker Shock

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Brent Bogar, Jadestone Consulting, Bismarck ND Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61 Segment 2: Bakken Community Bogar talks about his latest study which indicates how much in taxes the western portion of the state would incur if the tax ratio was not fixed.  Bogar also talks about what went […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61: From DC To Montana

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview:   US Senator Heidi Heitkamp and Steve Arveschoug, executive director, Big Sky Economic Development, Billings, MT Building the Bakken Radio Episode 61 Segment 1:  Bakken Current Events Hietkamp talks about receiving the 2014 Fueling Growth Award from Growth Energy.  Arveschoug talks about the Mega-Scheels in Billings, MT, as well as […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60: Lights On in the Bakken

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Erik Blomquist, partner, DiVi Energy, Lindon, UT Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60 Segment 4: The Business of the Bakken Blomquist talks about how technology has changed in light bulbs and illumination and the new market share that has opened up in the Bakken.  Blomquist also talks about how […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60: BNSF, AUVs & LNG

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60 Segment 3: One on One Interview Congressman Cramer talks about the advancements in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in North Dakota and their potential in the Bakken. Additionally, Cramer talks about advancements in natural gas and the direction of transportation using […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60: From Rail to Barge

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Matt Rose, Executive Chairman, BNSF Railway; Jerry Moyes, CEO, Swift Transportation and Curtis Shuck, Executive Director, Port of Vancouver USA, Vancouver, WA Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60 Segment 2: Bakken Distribution Rose discusses the $5 billion dollar investment from BNSF into the rail system and their push to […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60: Current Events

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview:   Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead and Mark Magliari, Media Marketing Manger & Gov Relations, Amtrak, Chicago, Il Building the Bakken Radio Episode 60 Segment 1: Current Events Mead talks about the University of Wyoming hiring former North Dakota State University head football coach, Craig Bohl.  Magliari expresses his frustration with […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 59: America Gasses Up

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ron Jibson, CEO, president, chairman, Questar Corporation, Salt Lake City, UT Building the Bakken Radio Episode 59 Segment 3: One on One Interviews Jibson discusses the past, present and future of natural gas.  From the days prior to the shale boom to the current construction of natural gas filling […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 59: LNG & CNG is OMG!

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Tom Petrie, Chairman, Petrie Partners, Denver CO; John Gibson, retired non executive chairman, ONEOK, Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Patrick Hughes, CEO, North Dakota LNG Building the Bakken Radio Episode 59 Segment 2: Natural Gas Petrie talks about the economics of gathering natural gas while Gibson comments on how the natural […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 59: Bridger Knows Bakken

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Kelly Wilkins, Senior VP Business Development, Bridger, Houston, TX Building the Bakken Radio Episode 59 Segment 1: Current Events Wilkins talks about their companies success in the Bakken and how the region plays into the national picture.  Wilkins also discusses natural gas, pipelines and energy distribution.

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 58: Great Scott!

October 5, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA Building the Bakken Radio Episode 58 Segment 3:  One on One Scott talks about how the Bakken compares to Louisiana’s oil and gas play.  Scott pontificates on whether natural gas will trade at a global price and what the […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 58: The Big Sky’s the Limit in the Bakken

October 4, 2014 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Steve Arveschoug, executive director, Big Sky Economic Development, Billings, MT Building the Bakken Radio Episode 58 Segment 2: Bakken Economy Arveschoug talks about how the Bakken has impacted Billings from their workforce to the new developments.   Arveschoug discusses micro-refineries and what Billings is doing to attract potential companies.