Hoeven, Heitkamp, Cramer weigh in on the Dakota Pipeline Protest
Interview: US Senator John Hoeven, US Senator Heidi Heitkamp and US Congressman Kevin Cramer Each comment on the Dakota Pipeline Protest in the Bakken oil fields.
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Bakken downturn felt in Sidney
Interviews: Rick Norby, Mayor, Sidney, MT Talks about how the Bakken has impacted their city, what their future looks like and the potential consequences to the community if the Little Yellowstone dam is removed.
First hand account of the Dakota Pipeline Protest
Interviews: Tony Bender, author, columnist, publisher Wishek Star and Ashley Tribune Describes from a first hand account what happened at the Dakota Pipeline Protest in the Bakken oil fields.
Watford City looking at livable communities
Interview: Gene Veeder, McKenzie County Economic Development Gives an update from “hot zone” of the Bakken, the McKenzie County and Watford City.
Sidney has bigger concerns that low oil prices
Interviews: Rick Norby, Mayor, Sidney, MT Talks about their dam/diversion and how the US Army Corp’s potential to remove it would spell disaster for a large portion of Eastern MT.
Crestwood donates $1M despite downturn in energy economy
Interview: Robbie McDonough, VP Government and Land Relations, Crestwood LP Gives the details about their $1 million dollar capital seed donation for a new Head Start building in Mandaree. Click here to read the article in the Bismarck Tribune’s Bakken Breakout Weekly
The reality of rehiring oil and gas workers
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Talks about the reality and how difficult it would be to re-hire the energy workers if and when the oil industry bounces back.
New post office coming to Watford City
Interviews: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Tribal Leader for MHA Nation Explains why the tribe is now a player in the oil and gas industry. Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven and U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about the new Post Office coming to Watford City and rail safety […]
Davis Refinery leaps latest hurdle
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives details of the new Davis Refinery now that their latest permit hurdle is done.
Local push for Davis Refinery in Belfield
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives an overview of the jobs, permitting and local push for the Davis Oil Refinery being constructed outside of Belfield, ND.
Bismarck State educating tomorrow’s oil and gas workers
Interview: Bruce Emmil, Associate VP, National Energy Center of Excellence, Bismarck State College, Bismarck, ND Explains how the college is training workers and working with the energy industry.
Update on crude by rail and Energy East pipeline
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on the Energy East Pipeline near Trenton and crude by rail. Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven and U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp Talks about how to incentivize the development and use of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies which […]
New technology on the reservation
Interviews: Ken Hall, Chairman, Missouri River Resources and Tribal Leader for MHA Nation Talks about how technology is being integrated onto the Reservation through oil and gas development.
Land values continue to rise
Interview: Steve Link, Pifer’s Auction & Realty Talks about their growth during the oil boom and how they are working the downturn. Link also talks about land prices over the past decade and what to look for in the current marketplace.
Pulled pork, BBQ chicken and fracking
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Talks about the new world of fracking and how energy companies have been saving money while getting more production from the wells. Interview: Jesse Johnson, KLJ Explains how to BBQ a whole pig, how to cut it and how to prepare […]
You can get a “gyro” in Watford City now
Interviews: Brent Sanford, Mayor, Watford City Talks about the new growth in Watford City from main street to schools to water pipes. He even talks about how you can get a gyro in Watford City now. Interview: Shane Weber, Pioneer Wireline Gives tips on how to BBQ St. Louis style […]
MDU Energy talks refinery sale
Interview: Tony Spilde, Communications, MDU Energy Gives an overview of the Dakota Prairie Refinery sale to Tesoro. Interview: Josh Frankin, St. Alexis Hospital Gives BBQ tips on cuts of meat, time and temperature and how to cook tri-tip.
William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group
MultiMedia journalist Jason Spiess interviews William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, about the new Davis Refinery near Belfield, ND. Prentice has 37 years of experience in energy project development, finance, design-construction and operations, and in new venture formation in the energy and technology industries. Mr. Prentice is the President and […]
Consolidation in energy increasing Chippewa’s business
Interview: Thomas Williamson, president, Chippewa Resources, Minot, Watford City and Denver Explains how the consolidation in the energy industry has increased his business in the Bakken and adjacent oil fields.
“Gulf-sized” facilities being discussed in the Bakken
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Talks about the natural gas market in the Bakken and how there are plans for “Gulf sized” plants being discussed in the near future. He also explains why ethane is the valuable gas in the Bakken and how there will be […]
Drug testing more frequent in the Bakken
Interview: Dan Parker, owner, AnyLabTestNow Gives an overview of the different drugs being tested for in the Bakken and what industries are starting to test more frequently.
DOT guidelines in drug testing
Interview: Dan Parker, owner, Any Lab Test Now and Vickie Schmidt, president, Schmidt and Associates Go over the different drugs workers are turning up positive for. They also talk about the DOT guidelines in workplace drug testing.
Succeed 2020 working towards improving education, workforce development
Interview: Louis Dardis, program manager, Succeed 2020 Explains what Succeed 2020 is and what Hess Corporation’s involvement is. In 2012, Hess Corp. made a $25 million grant to North Dakota in a new effort termed Succeed 2020. This is an initiative to improve the state’s education and workforce development systems […]
Liquid natural gas powering oil and gas rigs in the Bakken
Interviews: Patrick Hughes, CEO, Prairie Companies Talks about their expansion into the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and how their Bakken housing company is essentially now a company that own some real estate. Hughes also explains how LNG is saving oil companies money.
Whiting’s Volker compares Colorado to the Bakken
Interview: Jim Volker, CEO, Whiting Petroleum Compares the Bakken to other shale plays they are in. He also talks about similarities in Colorado.
Energy infrastructure vital for the economy
Interview: Doug Burgum, founder, Kilbourne Group Gives his opinion on why energy infrastructure is critical for the region’s economy. He also explains why coal energy is vital for communities and the economy. Burgum also opines on why a republican is needed in the White House to support coal, oil, gas […]
Whiting’s Volker talks $40, $50 and $60 oil
Interview: Jim Volker, CEO, Whiting Petroleum Explains how $40, $50 and $60 oil looks in the Bakken and the returns shareholders can see. He also shares his opinion and optimism regarding the future of the oil and gas business in the Bakken.
Building the Bakken continues with Davis Refinery in Belfield ND
On the cusp of the new Dakota Refinery’s losses and potential sale, the Bakken’s long term vision and plans continue. The Meridian Energy Group is continuing their plans to construct a state of the art refinery near Belfield, ND. “Meridian Energy Group is a development stage company that was formed […]
Trump talks energy, terrorism
Interviews: Donald Trump, presidential candidate Talks about his energy policy and how Islamic terrorism impacts the economy.
Trump talks G7 and IRS audits
Interview: Donald Trump, presidential candidate Trump talks about the president Obama’s comments at the G7 Summit, the IRS audit and his VP potentials.
Large mineral auction in the Bakken
Interviews: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Shares his views and what energy companies are telling him on when the rigs will come back to the Bakken. Interview: Ron Ness, president, North Dakota Petroleum Council Explains why $60 oil tomorrow will not mean drilling until 2017 or 2018. […]
Whiting CEO shares his thoughts on the future of the Bakken
Interview: Jim Volker, CEO, Whiting Petroleum Volker gives an overview of their future in the Bakken oil field and the DJ (Denver) Basin.
Donald Trump Press Conference from the WBPC
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump answers questions at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference prior to his keynote speech in the Bismarck Event Center.
Sullivan comments on dropping rents, housing prices in the Bakken
Part Four of multimedia journalist Jason Spiess’ interview with Brian Sullivan, “Power Lunch” Co-Anchor Jason Spiess: I was just talking with Michael Houge, a real estate broker out of Minneapolis. He represents a number of investments in the Bakken and other shale plays. And what he was talking about was […]
CNBC’s Sullivan comments on the Bakken’s new normal
Part Three of multimedia journalist Jason Spiess’ interview with Brian Sullivan, “Power Lunch” Co-Anchor Jason Spiess: Same question. What was it like this go around? Still $300 to $400 a night hotel rooms? What was the new normal? Brian Sullivan: I paid $129-a-night this time and it was in the […]