Drug testing picking up in the Bakken and daycares
Interview: Dan Parker, AnyLabTestNow, Minot and Fargo, ND Talks about the Bakken drug testing and DOT requirements. He also explains how smaller companies are starting to drug test more and more.
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Hatch talks about the importance of transparency in business
Interviews: Erik Hatch, Hatch Realty and Hatch Coaching Discusses transparency in business and not allowing others to tell your story in life and business.
State of the art refinery coming to the Bakken
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about the time and process that goes into building a state-of-the-art oil and gas refinery.
UAS testing impacting Bakken
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.
Microwave technology showing promise in shale plays
Interview: Peter Kearl, inventor, Qmast, Grand Junction, CO Talks about their microwave innovation in energy production and extraction. He explains how the technology works and the barriers to entry in the energy industry.
Bakken communities preparing for 2017 legislative session
Interview: Vicky Steiner, director, Western Dakota Energy Association Gives an update on the Bakken communities and what they are preparing for in the 2017 legislative session, which meets January 3.
Olguin talks about jobs, products and refinery timelines
Interview: Julia Olguin, Meridian Energy Group and Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND Julia Olguin talks about what products the Davis Refinery will produce and how it will satisfy local diesel shortages.
Full Length Interview: Facts about the Davis Refinery
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. […]
Full Length Interview: Julia Olguin talks Davis Refinery products and timelines
Interview: Julia Olguin, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Markets, Meridian Energy Group Julia Olguin discusses the new Davis Refinery coming to the Bakken oil field and Belfield, ND. Olguin shares what products will be refined, what the timeline looks like for the project and how the company will be relying […]
Bakken’s core still busy with energy activity
Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Gives an update from the core area in the Bakken oil field as well as how the oil impacted towns are doing with low oil prices.
EPA will be “more sane” under Trump
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
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
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.
The religion of climate change
Interview: Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott and Associates, Baton Rouge, LA Challenges the theory of climate change and gives a history of how it is extremely difficult to forecast. He also talks about the impact the “religion” of climate change has had on industry.
Blind Joe talks about the changing music industry
Interview: Blind Joe, singer-songwriter Talks about his appearance on NBC’s The Voice and how that has impacted his music business. He also talks about how much the business has changed over the past 10 years.
Hoeven talks Dakota Access Pipeline
Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven Talks about the number of meetings, tribal councils and pipeline re-routes that were involved with the siting of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Whiteford talks Dakota Access Pipeline jobs
Interview: Evan Whiteford, LiUNA, Ray, ND Talk about the Dakota Acccess Pipeline and the number of people who worked on the project. He also talks about technology and safety with pipelines in oil and gas.
Bakken companies ready to show off their ugly sweaters
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services, Dickinson, ND The two talk about holiday events in the Bakken focusing on the industry even, the Bakken Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Dickinson, ND.
Full Length Interview: Blind Joe talks about The Voice, the music industry and his drinking days
Interview: Singer songwriter Blind Joe Singer songwriter Blind Joe talks about his experience on the hit NBC program, The Voice. He also shares some stories about being on Team Blake during the competition. Blind Joe also talks about the after Voice life and how it has impacted his music business. […]
Full Length Interview: Prentice talks about the Davis Refinery coming to the Bakken
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice discusses the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND, and how it will be the first greenfield refinery to be built in the US in more than 50 years. He explains how the Davis Refinery has the advantage of leveraging the latest, and […]
Full Length Interview: Cramer talks Trump, oil and airports
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer talks about the oil and gas industry and how North Dakota is a major player. He also discusses what president-elect Donald Trump will be like for the energy industry as well as the EPA. Airports infrastructure is discussed in detail and […]
Full Length Interview: Shuck talks oil patch growth with low oil prices
Interview: Curtis Shuck, president, Red River Oilfield Services Curtis Shuck discusses how the Bakken has changed over the past five years and companies have had to adapt in order to stay competitive and relevant. He also talk about how the logistical and transportation chain has changed as well. The Bakken’s […]
ND not ready for medicinal marijuana mandate
Interviews: Arvy Smith, ND Health Dept Gives an update on the Compassionate Care Act in North Dakota and how much revenue is projected along with the number of state employees that will be added.
New pipeline policies being looked at
Interviews: Kathleen Sgamma, president, Western Energy Alliance, Denver, CO Talks about the financial impact of the energy protests and how it is creating new policies within auctions and conventions.
The ever changing commodity business
Interview: Chris Olson, Treasure Islands Coins Talks about their ever changing business and how commodities are traded.
Hoeven speak out on the DAPL
Interview: US Senator John Hoeven The US Senator talks about the Dakota Access Pipeline and offers some facts, myths and thoughts on the issue.
Full Length Interview: Nicholas Flom talks future of UAS, drones
Interview: Nicholas Flom, director, Northern Plains UAS Test Site Recently named the new director at the Northern Plains UAS Test Site in Grand Forks, ND, Nicholas Flom talks about the future of the UAS industry in the region. Flom details what type of testing is being done in the state […]
Spiess invited as a guest on BBC World to talk DAPL protest
Multimedia journalist Jason Spiess appeared on the BBC World Service’s World Have Your Say regarding the Dakota Access Pipeline Protest and the Bakken oil fields. Spiess is joined by Dallas Goldtooth, Indigenous Environmental Network and Chris White, energy and environmental reporter, Daily Caller News Foundation. The round table discussion addresses […]
Bakken Consignment Auction due to demand
Interviews: Jim Sabe, Pifer’s Auction, Bowman, ND Talks about the Bakken Consignment Auction in Watford City and how it became an event due to the demand.
The commodity of gold, silver and Pokemon
Interview: Chris Olson, owner, Treasure Island Coins First jobs, gold, silver, Pokemon Cards and metal detectors are discussed in this week’s Kids and Capitalism KidCast.
The state and growing marijuana
Interviews: Doug Goehring, ND Agriculture Commissioner Gives an update on the Compassionate Care Act and how the state will oversee the growing of cannabis. From permits to seeds to harvest, many topics are discussed.
Energy companies helping out this holiday season
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services An update on the Bakken BBQ’s theme, raffle and cooks for next summer. They also talk about how energy companies are raising money right this holiday season in the Bakken.
How the EPA will look under Trump
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Talks about how public officials need to make themselves and their offices accessible to the public. Cramer also talks about how the EPA would look under president elect Donald Trump. In addition he also speculates what will happen to the energy industry over the next […]
Pipeline protests impacting BLM auctions
Interview: Kathleen Sgamma, Vice President of Government & Public Affairs, Western Energy Alliance Protest, Pipeline Technology and BLM Auction Online are points of discussion.
Bakken airport seeing more travelers
Interview: Steven Kjergaard, executive director, Williston Basin International Airport The Bakken impact continues to amaze the economy and break new ground. Literally and figuratively. In the midst of record number of population increases, greenfield refineries being constructed and major infrastructure being completed, another rarity has broke ground in Williston North […]