Senator Hoeven responds to Trump’s pipeline executive orders

January 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in response to two of President Donald Trump’s executive orders. The president has invited TransCanada, the company building the Keystone XL Pipeline, to reapply for a presidential permit. He also directed the relevant federal agencies to provide an expedited review of the project. […]

Senator Heitkamp responds to Trump’s pipeline executive orders

January 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp issued the following statement after President Trump announced an executive order approving the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. “Building out our country’s energy infrastructure is a key component of achieving an all-of-the-above North American energy strategy and projects that support our energy, economic, and national […]

Cramer responds to Trumps executive orders on DAPL and KXL pipeline

January 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday morning addressing two crucial energy infrastructure projects that had been obstructed by the Obama Administration – the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Keystone XL Pipeline. One order directs all federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to expedite approval of the […]

How NDSU is helping the energy industry become more environmental

January 23, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about how the new Davis Refinery will partner with NDSU to ensure all the native species, flora and other environmental elements are taken into account during the Davis Refinery construction. Interview: Rick Rodgers, Purity Oilfield Services Talks about how their business had […]

OPEC is losing its global power

January 23, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott and Associates Talks about how OPEC has lost its power in pricing oil.  He also explain what will have to happen for drilling rigs to come back to the Bakken and Niobrara. Interview: U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about her meeting with new […]

Major infrastructure still coming to the Bakken oil fields

January 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an overview of the major infrastructure projects still coming to the Bakken oil field.  He also talks about the importance of the Williston Basin International Airport and its ripple in other industries and their community.

Energy companies gearing up for gumbo

January 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy and Kristy Baumgartner, Wyoming Casing Steiner and Baumgartner about the 20th Annual API Gumbo Cookoff and what to expect at the event coming to Dickinson ND.

ND air travel down 11% in 2016

January 20, 2017 jasonspiess 0

  North Dakota’s commercial service airports finished calendar year 2016 with a statewide total of 1,049,457 passenger boardings.  This is an 11% decrease from 2015’s airline passenger boarding count of 1,176,043.  In 2016, the state also saw 1,053,199 passenger deplanements for a grand total of 2,102,656 passengers that have set […]

Senator Hoeven urges Interior Secretary Zinke

January 19, 2017 jasonspiess 0

At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Senator John Hoeven urged Interior Secretary nominee Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.) to help advance a range of priorities for North Dakota and the nation, including: Providing more Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers to work with state […]

Senator Heitkamp meets with Tillerson

January 19, 2017 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp had a one-on-one meeting with Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson. “Keeping America safe and our economy strong means committing to smart, tough national security strategies that encourage economic partnerships, protect our allies, and push back on destabilizing behavior,” said Heitkamp. “Rex Tillerson and I met […]

Heitkamp opines about new EPA director

January 17, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Explains how the Bakken will continue to develop in western North Dakota and what oil prices will have to do in order for the drilling to grow into other parts of the Bakken. Interview: U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about […]

Bakken companies gearing up for Gumbo Cookoff

January 17, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy Services and Kristy Baumgartner, Wyoming Casing The two talk about the 20th Annual API Gumbo Cookoff happening Feb 18 at the Motel 6 in Dickinson and how energy companies are still supporting local community events.

U.S. Senator Hoeven talks about new Energy Secretary Perry

January 9, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on Natural Gas and how it will be the next big monetary bridge for many energy companies.  He also explains how natural gas will be used in wind energy and fueling major Bakken projects like the Davis […]

Helms give his 2017 Bakken outlook

January 4, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on the Bakken’s 2016 production and how 2017 looks.  He also discusses projected oil prices for 2017 and rig counts.

UAS testing impacting Bakken

January 4, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Nicolas Flom, director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Talks about UAS/drone testing in the Northern Plains and how it will impact the Bakken Oil Fields.

Full Length Interview: Facts about the Davis Refinery

January 2, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group and the Davis Refinery William Prentice talks about some facts and misconceptions with the new Davis Refinery coming to the Bakken oil fields.  Prentice talks about the appearance of the facility, whether it will be seen from a distance and the new technology. […]

EPA will be “more sane” under Trump

December 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates Talks about how the energy industry will look under President Trump.  He also talks about the religion of environmentalism and climate change and how it is a ruse on mankind.

Quality of pipeline construction questioned

December 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Evan Whiteford, LIUNA, Ray, ND Pipeline technology, jobs and safety are discussed by Whiteford.  He also talks about how some companies are under bidding on energy projects, resulting in inferior work.

Davis Refinery to add 200 jobs to the Bakken

December 23, 2016 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives an update on the environmental permits and how new technology is involved with the Davis Refinery.  He also explains how 2,400 jobs will be added to the Belfield area because of the Davis Refinery’s 200 permanent jobs.