Local municipalities selling water to oil industry
Interview: North Dakota Representative Denton Zubke Zubke talks how the local municipalities started selling water to the oil companies and what impact it has had in the Baken.
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ONEOK opens a new office in Sidney
Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association Sena gives an update from Eastern Montana, including a new office opened by ONEOK and other economic indicators involving the Bakken.
ND Land Department took mineral rights from landowner without notice, now have to pay them back
Interview: Josh Swanson, attorney, Vogel Law Firm, Fargo, ND Swanson discusses how the North Dakota State Land Department took minerals from land owners and how much they now have to pay back to the rightful mineral owners.
Full length interview: Social program ABLE assisting oil field workers in the Bakken
Interview: Mary Anderson, executive director, ABLE Inc. and Monte Besler, Frackinator Consulting, Williston, ND In this interview, host Jason Spiess talks to Anderson and Besler about ABLE Inc. and how it is impacting the Bakken oil fields. Anderson discusses the integration into the Bakken oil fields and some of the […]
Davis Refinery to set new industry emission standards
The times are a changin’ in the oil and gas business, and the environment is the driving force. The days of dirty smoke and air pollutants are now being replaced by steam and near-zero emissions thanks to major advancements in environmental control technology. Although reducing industry regulations might be an […]
On the reservation it has been survival of the fittest
When asked about how the year 2016 was for the Three Affiliated Tribes and the Native American run Missouri River Resources, their CEO David Williams took a brief pause before answering the question. “To sum up 2016, I would say it was survival of the fittest,” Williams said. Williams said […]
Social program ABLE Inc assisting oil and gas industry
Interview: Mary Anderson, executive director, ABLE Inc. and Monte Besler, FRACN8R Consulting Anderson and Besler discuss the social program ABLE and how their services are assisting people with disabilities in the Bakken.
Water industry in ND going through major changes
Interview: North Dakota Represenative Denton Zubke Zubke talks about the water industry in the Bakken and how the industrial and residential markets have changed over the past ten years.
Entrec Crane and Heavy Haul hiring, gearing up for the Bakken
Interview: Chip Wilkes, head dispatcher, Entrec Crane and Heavy Haul, Dickinson, ND Wilkes talks about how their business is picking up on the Bakken oil field as well as what they are hiring for.
North Dakota’s Newest Big Bad Wolf
Throughout history the practice of eminent domain has been abused in the United States. Abused to the point where the parties taking the land were colloquially referred as the “big bad wolf”. The first big bad wolf was the railroad. The process was quite simple, the railroad is considered a […]
Full length interview: Water, boom bust cycles and government competing with private business
Interview: Denton Zubke, North Dakota Representative and Board Member, Western Area Water Supply Authority Representative Zubke, republican, serves District 39 in the House of Representatives for the state of North Dakota. In addition to his public service, Zubke has a background in the private sector as well as serving on […]
The hurdles of the water business
Interview: Duane Sand, president, North Star Water, Bismarck, ND Sand talks about the water industry and some of the hurdles within their particular industry to capture more market share.
A new understanding with shale plays
Interview: Art Berman, petroleum geologist, Houston, TX Berman discusses how many of the oil companies are now understanding more of the shale plays and how it will impact their short and long term future.
Davis Refinery’s technology setting new industry standards
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice explains how the newest technology in the the Davis Refinery has categorized it as a minor source with emissions. The Davis Refinery’s technology is now being looked at as the new standard for the industry.
Attorney talks how eminent domain impacts pipelines, land owners
Interview: Derrick Braaten, partner, Baumstark Braaten Law Partners Braaten discusses land owners, pipelines and eminent domain.
Industry exec says doubt the Bakken’s return? Drive to Williston
Interview: Curtis Shuck, president, Red River Oilfield Services Shuck challenges anyone to drive out to the Bakken if they do not believe rigs are being added and more workers are showing up everyday in the oil field.
Berman Says The Bakken’s Production Is Depleting, Classic Red Flags
“It’s the beginning of the end for the Bakken Shale play,” petroleum geologist Art Berman wrote last month regarding the Bakken shale and its future. This introductory paragraph caught the attention of many, including myself. After I read his piece, I reached out to Berman to investigate his claims further. […]
Full Length Interview: Prentice updates Davis Refinery’s progress
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice joins the program for an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. Prentice also talks about the technology being used in the plant and how it is setting new standards in the oil and gas industry. In addition to an […]
Getting water to rural Bakken communities
Interview: Jerad Wirtz, executive director, Western Area Water Supply Authority Wirtz talks about getting water into rural communities in the Bakken.
How the reservation is fairing during the downturn in oil
Interview: David Williams, Missouri River Resources Gives an update on oil production from Missouri River Resources and how the Reservation and New Town areas are fairing during the downturn with oil prices.
How water is impacting the Bakken’s future
Interview: Duane Sand, president, North Star Water Sand talks about different types of Bakken fracs and how the demand for water is changing in the western North Dakota.
New types of energy tech used in Davis Refinery
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson talks about the different types of technology being used in the construction of the Davis Refinery in Belfield, ND.
WAWSA from the start
Interview: Jerad Wirtz, executive director, Western Area Water Supply Authority Wirtz explains the origin of the Western Area Water Supply Authority and how it was set up to sell water to the oil companies.
Water wars in the Bakken
Interview: Robert Harms, The Harms Group, Bismarck, ND Harms talks about the private water industry in the Bakken and how they have to compete with a public political subdivision which changes its business model to capture more market share.
Water and wetland impact studies
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the water permitting and wetland impact studies for the Davis Refinery.
Produced water an indicator in the Bakken
Interview: Art Berman, Petroleum Geologist and Shale Play Expert Berman explains how produced water in the Bakken is an indicator of the Bakken’s extraction rate and longevity.
Cramer reacts to Zinke’s BLM and fracking rulings
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the premitting process in Billings County for the new Davis Refinery. He also goes into detail how they are paying close attention to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the environment. Interview: US Congressman Kevin Cramer Reacts to the latest ruling from Secretary of […]
Sand cites “mission creep” in ND
Interviews: Duane Sand, president and CEO, North Star Water, Bismarck, ND Talks about the water industry and how the government is slowly continuing their encroachment in the private sector and growing their marketshare through political mandates.
Opioids, spice and synthetic drugs
Interview: Vickie Schmidt, Schmidt & Associates, Fargo, ND and Sidney, MT Schmidt discusses a variety of drug testing methods in the Bakken and the workplace. She also opines about opioids and trying to test for synthetic drugs.
How the public is impacting water in the Bakken
Interview: Robert Harms, The Harms Group, Bismarck, ND Harms explains current issues with the Western Areas Water Supply and how it is impacting the oil industry and the residents of western North Dakota.
UAS integrating into the Bakken, NDSU
Interview: North Dakota Lt. Gov. Brent Sanford Sanford goes over the timelines and process for integrating the UAS industry into the Bakken. He also explains the roles UND and NDSU will have in the industry.
Business growth in the heart of a downturn
Interviews: Kevin Black, co-founder and president, Creedence Energy Services Black discusses their niche service in the oil and gas industry and how they have been able to grow their company despite unfavorable market conditions.
More Bakken companies hiring
Interview: Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy Services Steiner talks about the current hiring activity happening in the Bakken. She describes the current hiring blitz happening with MBI Energy Services where they set up camp at a truck stop meeting and greeting the patrons.
Surviving the downturn in the Bakken
Interview: Thomas Williamson, President, Chippewa Resources, Minot, Watford City and Denver Talks about the activity in Minot, Tioga and Stanley area of the Bakken. He also explain how their company is surviving the downturn due to diversification of business. Interview: Brian Kalk, Director of Energy Systems Development, EERC Kalk discusses […]
A new kind of busy
Interview: Brent Sanford, Lt. Gov. North Dakota and former Mayor of Watford City Sanford talks about the current state of the Bakken and energy communities and what the new kind of busy is.