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.
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Full length interview: Sand talks water business
Interview: Duane Sand, owner, North Star Water Sand talks about the water business and how it operates with the oil and gas industry. He also discusses in detail the Western Authority Water Supply (WAWS) and how the government entity has become extremely intrusive in the private sector.
Full length interview: Lt. Gov. Sanford says oil activity heating up
Interview: Brent Sanford, North Dakota Lt. Governor North Dakota Lt. Governor Brent Sanford is miles from the heart of the Bakken, he still feels close to home being in the heart of budget talks within the halls of the state capitol. “It’s not very far away from the heart when […]
New Davis Refinery will help diesel shortages
Interview: Julia Olguin, Executive Vice President Strategy and Markets, Meridian Energy Group and Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the […]
Permitting the first refinery in 40 years
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years. Hedrington talks about the Davis Refinery’s public […]
Technology and timelines
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years. Johnson explains […]
Soybean plant another piece in the energy park’s vision
Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Goehring talks about the Great River Energy Park and how the new soybean processing plant fits into the energy park’s overall vision.
Ronald McDonald House servicing Bakken communities
Interview: Kathy Keiser, executive director, Ronald McDonald House Charities Talks about the $25,000 grant from XTO and how 65% of the people who used the Ronald McDonald House in Bismarck were from the Bakken communities.
The cost of training employees in the Bakken
Interview: Rick Rodgers, Purity Oilfield Services Talks about the amount, dollars and time, of training that goes into a new employee in the Bakken.
Oil exec calls local donations critical to industry
Interview: Emily Snooks, XTO Energy Snooks talks about why giving back and donating to the local communities is important and critical during slow markets.
Full length interview: Hedrington talks about oil and gas permitting
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the permitting process with the Davis Refinery in Belfield, ND. He also explain what is involved with water testing, environmental impact studies and wildlife cohabitation. Hedrington’s background includes more than 25 years of experience in design, mining, rail, and construction engineering projects across […]
Bakken downturn not impacting donations
Interviews: Kathy Keiser, executive director, Ronald McDonald House, Bismarck Keiser talks about the $25,000 donation from XTO and how important giving is during a downturn in the commodity markets.
Bakken’s Belfield preparing for Davis Refinery
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson talks about the latest technology in the world of refineries and how the Davis Refinery in Belfield will set environmental and technical standards.
Comments on McMahon, Perry and Zinke
Interview: US Senator John Hoeven Senator Hoeven comments on US Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon. Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp Comments on US Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and US Secretary of Department of Interior Ryan Zinke. Interview: Tiffany Stiener, MBI Energy Services Talks about their latest push to hire […]
Energy technology driving new markets in oil and gas
Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants Martinez explains the latest technology in oil and gas and how much it has improved in the past couple of decades.
With low oil prices, XTO still gives $50K to local charities
Interview: Emily Snooks, XTO Energy Snooks talks about XTO Exxonmobil’s donations to Community Action Partnership in Dickinson and The Ronald McDonald House Charities Bismarck, ND.
The chemical cleanup business of the Bakken
Interview: Kevin Black, president, Creedence Energy Services Black talks about chemical cleanup in the oil and gas industry.
An overview of new clean technology coming to oil and gas
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson talks about the latest technology being used in the Davis Refinery, coming to Belfield, ND, and how it will be the cleanest refinery in the U.S. The new Davis Refinery will set the new standard in oil and gas refineries […]
How Ryan Zinke will be for oil and gas
Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association Gives an energy update from Montana and also what to expect with Ryan Zinke the new head of the Department of Interior.
Creedence Energy cleaning up in the oil patch
Interview: Kevin Black, president, Creedence Energy Services Black gives an overview of his unique chemical company and how he assists oil companies in the field. He also explains his background working for oil and gas.
Montana is gearing up for more drilling activity
Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association Gives an update on the energy economy in Montana as well as how the downturn is impacting the state. Sena also opines about Ryan Zinke, the new Secretary of the Interior in President Trump’s cabinet.
Full length interview: Johnson talks Davis Refinery operations, technology
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson explains the timeline and operations of the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also explains how the state-of-the-art technology works and why the facility will set the standards in oil and gas global refineries. He also talks about […]
Hoeven comments on the DAPL easement
Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after Secretary of the Army Robert Speer informed him that the Army Corps of Engineers has notified Congress of its intent to issue an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline. “Today, the Army Corps of Engineers announced that it has finished its review […]
Heitkamp comments on DAPL easement
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp issued the following statement after speaking with Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer who notified her of the Army Corps of Engineers’ impending approval of the easement to complete construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. “Today I spoke with Army Corps leaders who informed me […]
Oil and gas refinery will set the environmental bar
Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants Talks about his work with the oil and gas industry as well as homeland security. He explains how new oil refineries will be completely different environmentally in the United States due to technological advancements.
Technology learning curve in oil and gas
US Senator John Hoeven Comments on votes for the Department of Energy’s Rick Perry and Department of Interior Ryan Zinke. Hoeven also talks about the Army Corps of Engineer’s easement to start construction again on the Dakota Access Pipeline. US Senator Heidi Heitkamp The senator comments on her vote for […]
Full length interview: Why clean refineries of the future are here today
Edward Martinez, P.E., is president and founder of Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants, LLC. (Zia). He is originally from Las Vegas, New Mexico and currently resides in Las Cruces. Martinez graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984 from New Mexico State University where he continues graduate studies in […]
Microwave technology may be oil’s next big thing
Interview: Peter Kearl, inventor and managing partner, Qmast, Grand Junction, CO Kearl explains his new invention of microwave oil production works in shale plays.
The secret to Bakken business is diversity
Interview: Curtis Shuck, president, Red River Oilfield Services, Williston, ND Shuck discusses the transition into other sectors of business in order to maintain business during the low oil prices and Bakken downturn.
ND PSC’s Kalk talks about his new role at the EERC
Interview: Brian Kalk, (future) director of energy systems development, Energy and Environmental Research Center, Grand Forks, ND Kalk gives an exit interview as he winds down his time as North Dakota Public Service Commission and explains his new role at the EERC. The railroad, wind, oil, gas and coal are […]
Bakken communities may be impacted by budget cuts
Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the Bakken 6-City Study and what the needs are for the Bakken communities. He also explains what the work being done to ensure the Bakken communities will get the allocated impact aid, despite budget cuts coming from the […]
Davis Refinery updating construction, hiring timelines
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, Belfield, ND Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery permitting process and what their timelines are for construction and hiring.
ND Delegation comment on DAPL, KXL
Interview: US Senator John Hoeven, US Senator Heidi Heitkamp and US Congressman Kevin Cramer Individually, the three respond to President Trump’s executive orders on the Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone XL Pipeline.
Hoeven comments on Perry, Zinke
Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Energy Committee, announced that committee members have voted to recommend confirmation of former Texas Governor Rick Perry to lead the Department of Energy and Montana Representative Ryan Zinke to head the Department of the Interior. At the senator’s invitation, Perry committed to […]
Full length interview: WDEA exec talks Bakken communities
Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Simon talks about the Bakken 6-City Study and what the needs are for the Bakken communities. He also explains what the work being done to ensure the Bakken communities will get the allocated impact aid, despite budget cuts coming from the […]