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.
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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.
MBI holding a hiring meet and greet
Interview: Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy Services An overview of MBI Energy Service’s hiring meet and greet in Tioga and Stanley.
Energy companies raising money with the dark secrets of the Bayou
Interview: Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy Services and Kristy Baumgartner, Wyoming Casing The two give an overview of the 20th Annual API Gumbo Cookoff and what local organizations the oil and gas event is helping.
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.
Hoeven, Heitkamp comment on DAPL
Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven and U.S. Heidi Heitkamp The two comment on the easement to start construction again on the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Kids and Capitalism talks gold, precious metals
Kids and Capitalism interview: Chris Olson, owner, Treasure Island MultiMedia Kidtrepreneur Otis interviews Chris Olson about cool things that have been found with a metal detector and how gold can make money.
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.
How bootleggers created the caviar industry in ND
Interviews: Greg Hennesy, founder, North Star Caviar Talks about the paddle fish caviar market and how he found that niche in the marketplace. He also explains how poachers and bootleggers of the fish and eggs create a solution for the specialized industry.
New soybean processing plant coming to Spiritwood
Interview: Doug Goehring, North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Gives details on the new $240 million dollar soybean processing plant coming to Spiritwood, ND. He also talks about the evolution of the energy park in Spiritwood.
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 […]
The future of drilling on the reservation
David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources Talks about how low prices have turned the industry into a game of survival. He discusses what their company has done to adjust with low oil prices and what the future looks like for Native American energy development.
Kids and Capitalism interviews Blind Joe
Kids and Capitalism’s Otis interviews singer songwriter Blind Joe MultiMedia Kidtrepreneur interviews Blind Joe about his experience on NBC’s hit show The Voice. The two also talk about how to make money as a musician.
How software is changing every industry
Jake Joraanstad, co-founder and CEO, Myriad Mobile Discusses the dynamic and changing software industry and how it is impacting every industry on the planet. He also talks about how their company’s business model may have to change in the future because of the ever-changing technical world.
The business of wool
Diane Schill and Janet Jacobson, owners, Wooly Girls The two give a brief history on the wool market and how prices fell dramatically when New Zealand flooded the marketplace with their wool. They also explain how Wooly Girls premium wool products are made.
Making gumbo to raise money
Tiffany Steiner, MBI Energy Services and Kristy Baumgartner, Wyoming Casing Gives an overview of the 20th Annual API Gumbo Cookoff and what local organizations the oil and gas event will be helping.
Why there will be less wind
Brian Kalk, (future) director of energy systems development, Energy and Environmental Research Center Talks about the issues with wind energy and why there may be less of it in the future. He also explains how he got his new role at the EERC.
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.
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 […]
Photographer evolves his business to keep going
Interview: Bruce Crummy, professional photographer, Fargo, ND Crummy talks about how he has evolved into different price points at festivals and events in order to keep his business going.
ND lawmaker says tax-incentive funds are being abused
Interview: Jason Dockter, business owner and ND House Rep, Bismarck, ND Dockter discusses potential abuse with Tax Incentive Funds and Renaissance Zones and how it appears the same groups and people are receiving access to decision makers, tax dollars and credits. He also explains about how many of these groups […]
Farmer’s Union president worried about mega mergers in Ag
Interview: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union, Washington DC Johnson has concerns about how the Monsanto/Bayer merger and how it will impact the small to mid-size farmers. He also explains how other consolidations and mergers will raise the prices of seeds, fertilizers and other agriculture supplements.
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.
Heitkamp, McMahon talk Native American entrepreneurs
Interview: US Senator Heidi Heitkamp and SBA Administrator Linda McMahon Heitkamp talks to new SBA Administrator Linda McMahon on what McMahon will do for small businesses, then specifically Native American entrepreneurs.
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.
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 […]
Full length interview: Exit interview with PSC Kalk
North Dakota Public Service Commissioner Brian P. Kalk has accepted the position of Director of Energy Systems Development with the Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC) in Grand Forks, N.D. “Now more than ever we need to ensure our nation is able to be energy secure while conserving our […]