Water and wetland impact studies
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the water permitting and wetland impact studies for the Davis Refinery.
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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.
The Rough Waters of Western North Dakota
A 5-part series on the controversial water industry of western North Dakota. The state of North Dakota is now experiencing a serious crossroads situation regarding the Western Area Water Supply Authority (WAWSA) and its future path. Uncertainty is nothing new to WAWSA and its project as controversy, a questionable […]
Full length interview: Wirtz talks Western Area Water Supply Authority
Interview: Jaret Wirtz, executive director, Western Area Water Supply Authority Jaret Wirtz is the Executive Director of the Western Area Water Supply Authority (WAWSA) in northwestern North Dakota. Jaret previously served as the manager of the McKenzie County Water Resource District for four years. During that time, he oversaw the […]
West explains making money in music, Spotify
Interview: Brooks West, singer songwriter, Nashville, TN The North Dakota native talks about his music career, his latest album and how streaming services like Spotify do not make the musician any money.
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.
Saving seed and growing the market
Interview: Theresa Podell, Prairie Road Organic Seed, Fullerton, ND Podell explains the process of saving seed and getting it ready for market. She also describes some of the heirloom strains and varieties gifted to her from Native Americans.
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.
How welders are building the Bakken
Interview: Emily Snooks, XTO Exxonmobil Snooks explains why giving back to the local community is a vital part of their business model, especially in down years. Interview: Michael Smith, Lynnes Welding Training, Fargo and Bismarck, ND Smith talks how welders contribute to the Bakken and community building.
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.
ND Lt. Gov. talks start ups and entrepreneurism
Interview: Brent Sanford, Lt. Gov North Dakota Sanford talks about the UAS industry in North Dakota and how the region is producing entrepreneurs and start ups and how the local universities are benefiting as well.
A government business gone awry, costing millions
Interview: Robert Harms, The Harms Group Harms discusses public private partnerships and how they can go wrong while costing taxpayers more money and infringing on private business in the marketplace.
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.
Phasing out farming for healthy oil production
Interview: Roger Gussiaas, Healthy Oilseeds, Carrington, ND Gussiaas talks about the rise of the specialty oil business and how their farm is phasing out traditional farming for processing healthy oils instead. He describes the health and nutritional benefits of flax, borage and hemp.
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.
How water could seriously impact the Bakken
Interview: Robert Harms, The Harms Group 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.
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.
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 […]
Making a profit with chickpeas and lentils
Interviews: Eric Bartsch, General Manager, AGT Foods, Minot, ND Bartsch talks about PULSE crops and what kind of market exists with chickpeas and lentils.
Walleyes impacting the paddle fish industry
Interview: Greg Hennesey, president and founder, North Star Caviar, Williston, ND Hennesey talks about the issue with paddle fish fingerlings being eaten by walleyes in Lake Sakakawea and how that may impact this year’s cattle fish harvest.
How the Congressional Cannabis Caucus will impact the industry
Interviews: Justin Strekal, political director, NORML Strekal explains what purpose the Congressional Cannabis Caucus serves and how it will impact the cannabis industry.
Former PSC talks oil, gas, wind and coal
Interview: Brian Kalk, Energy Environment Research Center, Grand Forks Kalk talks about his role at the EERC and what projects they are working on in oil, gas and coal.
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 […]
The first of its kind in over 40 years
Interview: Williams Prentice, CEO, 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. Prentice gives an overview […]
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.
Hatch talks transparency in business
Interviews: Erik Hatch, Hatch Realty and Hatch Coaching Hatch explains how he used transparency to create the state’s top real estate team and speaking business.
State Senator talks medical cannabis
Interview: Patrick Steadman, State Senator Steadman explains life and culture in Colorado during the medical marijuana days and how it transitioned into recreational. He also explains how many jobs the new industry has created for the state.