ND PSC’s Kalk talks about his new role at the EERC

February 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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

February 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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 […]

ND Delegation comment on DAPL, KXL

February 1, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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

January 28, 2017 jasonspiess 0

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

January 28, 2017 jasonspiess 0

  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 […]

Senator Heitkamp comments on SBA’s McMahon

January 26, 2017 jasonspiess 0

U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate hearing in the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, on which Heitkamp serves, considering the nomination of Linda McMahon to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration. Heitkamp met with McMahon one-on-one in her office earlier this month to […]

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.

How agriculture will look under Trump

January 22, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Roger Johnson, president, National Farmer’s Union Talks about the Farm Bill and how agriculture will look under President Trump.  He also talks about the three major mergers happening in the global agriculture industry and how it will negatively impact farmers and ranchers.

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 […]

Full Length Interview: An update on oil from the reservation

January 18, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources Williams gives a 2016 recap on business and explains what survival mode is like for the Native American owned oil company.  Williams also talks about what 2017 will look like in energy production, finances and employment opportunities. The interview also discusses the bureaucracy […]

Simulators becoming more common in industry

January 17, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: John Springsteen, Simtronics Explains how simulators work in pharmaceuticals, education and energy development.  He also describes how 30-years ago, simulators used punch cards and other vintage technologies.

Natural gas cars coming soon

January 17, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interviews: Ronald Jipson, CEO, Questar Corporation Gives an update on natural gas vehicles and filling stations across the US.  He also projects what natural gas will look like in the future for power generation.

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.

Davis Refinery to use waste water

January 9, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives an overview of the newest technology used in refining oil and gas.  He also talks about how the facility will be using waste water for the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.