Weekly Davis Refinery Update
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, gives an update on the Davis Refinery, being constructed in the Bakken oil fields. The location of the refinery, near Belfield, is close to major transportation and distribution arteries.
Interview: Dean Bangsund, NDSU Research Scientist, has been tracking the growth of the Bakken since 2005 and has just released the 7th installment of the Economic Impact Study of Petroleum Sector on North Dakota’s Economy.
Bangsund, talks about all trends indicate industry is coming back. Also how technology is impacting and rebounding off the industry’s success.
Bangsund, says infrastructure investment has seen a decline, however, pipelines and gas processing plants remain active within the category of energy infrastructure investment. Bangsund also discussed how the petroleum industry has changed the workforce and government budgets and projects.
This week’s singer-songwriter spotlight: Brooks West
