Davis Refinery Update
Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH
Hedrington shares his thoughts on the team involved with building the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also opines on how the state of North Dakota’s government officials have been treating the project’s permit process.
Hurricane Harvey Impact
Interview: Justin Kringstad, director, North Dakota Pipeline Authority
Kringstad talks about how the Bakken is connected to the Gulf of Mexico refineries, impacting the flow of Bakken crude. He also explains how the pipeline system in the United States may become congested and impact oil companies in the Bakken.
Kringtad addresses the past issue with Ag Harvest and Bakken Crude by rail and whether that will be an issue this year.
Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, energy expert and president, Loren Scott and Associates
Scott talks about the impact of Hurricane Harvey and how it will impact other shale plays. He compares Harvey and Katrina and how oil and gas facilities operated during the hurricanes.
He also discusses the impact of the refinery shutting down in the hurricane and what that means to the rail system, work force and gasoline prices.
Interview: Geoff Simon, director, Western Dakota Energy Association
Simon gives an overview of the hiring demand in the Bakken and how Hurricane Harvey will impact the need for specialized workers.
Interview: Stephen Heins, energy columnist and owner, The Word Merchant
Heins gives his opinion on how the oil and gas economy will respond to Hurricane Harvey. He also responds to claims of climate change and energy development.
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