MonDak OilField Review: October 27
Tuesday 10/27 Interview: Ryan Rauschenberger, ND Tax Commissioner Talks about the savings in oil and gas equipment and the “deflation” happening in the Bakken.
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MonDak OilField Review: October 26
Monday 10/26 Interview: Ryan Rauschenberger, ND Tax Commissioner Rauschenberger gives an update on sales tax in the oil and gas producing counties.
MonDak OilField Review: October 22
Thursday 10/22 Interview: Ryan Taylor, USDA Rural Development Talks about how most of the towns in the oil and gas producing counties in North Dakota fit under USDA rural development for loans and grants.
MonDak OilField Review: October 21
Wednesday 10/21 Interview: Ryan Taylor, USDA Rural Development Talks about the investments into oil and gas communities and how upgrades are aiding in spill prevention.
MonDak OilField Review: October 20
Tuesday 10/20 Interview: Tony Clark, Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner Talks about electricity and natural gas being intertwined in the energy market and will be for the foreseeable future.
MonDak OilField Review: October 19
Monday 10/19 Interview: Tony Clark, Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner Clark talks about how the rule of law is the real victim in the Keystone Pipeline issue.
MonDak OilField Review: September 9
Wednesday 9/9 Interview: Lynn D. Westfall. U.S. Energy Information Administration, director of energy markets and financial analysis, Washington DC Gives an overview of the Crude Oil Export Restriction Report EIA released last week.
MonDak OilField Review: September 8
Tuesday 9/8 Interview: Jim Semerad, manager permitting and compliance at North Dakota Department of Health Semerad explains why flaring is the preferred method of gas release in the Bakken.
MonDak OilField Review: September 7
Monday 9/7 Interview: Jim Semerad, manager permitting and compliance at North Dakota Department of Health Semerad talks about vapor recovery in the Bakken and how it is used to heat water and fuel furnaces in a clean manner.
MonDak OilField Review: September 4
Friday 9/4 Interview: US Senator John Hoeven Talks about the emerging tech sector in oil and gas as well as the investments into small community airports.
MonDak OilField Review: September 3
Thursday 9/3 Interview: Travis Jordan, president, MT Rig Mat, Charlo, MT Jordan compares the old rigs with the walking rigs and how oilfield matting works with the new generation of oil.
MonDak OilField Review: September 2
Wednesday 9/2 Interview: Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction. Talks about the recent study on the number of daycares and pre K education opportunities in the Bakken oil fields.
MonDak OilField Review: September 1
Tuesday 9/1 Interview: Kirsten Baesler, North Dakota Superintendent of Public Instruction. Baesler gives an overview of the two schools that operated a 4-day school week last year and the new school doing a 4 day school week this year.
Building the Bakken: Greed and Community Development
Building the Bakken Episode 109 Segment 4 – Bakken Natives Interviews: Warren Froehlich, Williston, ND, resident Froelich talks about the pros and cons of the oil patch. From greed to community development to the changing lifestyle of living in the country.
Building the Bakken: Oil Patch Accidents
Building the Bakken Episode 109 Segment 2 – Community Development Interviews: Mary relives an oil patch accident her family was in. Her five children were in the car and suffered minor injuries, but Hodell broke nearly every bone in her body and was in a wheelchair for months. She also […]
Building the Bakken: STEM Education
Building the Bakken Episode 109 Segment 1 – Kids and Capitalism Interview: US Senator John Hoeven (ND-R) and US Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN-D) Klobuchar and Hoeven talks about how STEM education can help young entrepreneurs and capitalists.
Neset address oil prices, technology and Tioga’s future in the Bakken
For many people across the United States the Bakken shale play has been somewhat symbolic. For some it represents change. Others money. Then there are the stories of redemption, those coming home, planting new roots and taking risks. Kathleen Neset, owner, Consulting Services, not only has been working and living […]
When will the rigs come back?
There are two interviews over the past four years that stand out when thinking about the big picture in oil and gas trends. Signs and indicators, if you will, to determine whether Big Oil will stick around or whether they are going to pack up and move to another shale […]
A Candid Conversation with Congressman Kevin Cramer
U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer may have the best seat in the house. By house, I am referring to North Dakota’s economic future ready to explode once again. Only this time, the economic activity won’t be the surprise economic left hook of oil and gas, rather, a 1-2-3 punch from energy, […]
It’s BBQ Season
For those who have been following the Bakken oil activity over the past several years know that BBQs are more than events, they are experiences. Whether it is the annual MBI Bakken BBQ or the Bakken Rocks CookFest, the bravado and community spirit seem to come out of the woodwork […]
MHA Nation Entering Energy Empowerment
The last couple of years have been a wild ride for David Williams,CEO, Missouri River Resources and the MHA Nation as they embark into new frontiers within the energy industry. “In the last couple of years we went from a very basic start up company to now where we are […]
Feeling paralyzed by oil prices? Try giving back
These days it seems you can’t pick up a newspaper or turn on a radio without hearing about lawmakers, policies and tax codes relating to the Bakken oil fields. There are many folks these days related to oil and gas scrambling, recalculating and dealing with reality. This reality of volatile […]
From Seed to Sun, Ag and Energy Have Always Worked Together
The relationship between agriculture and energy has been around since the dawn of industry, if not mankind. However it’s how that relationship coexists that determines how it is defined. Sometimes they work together, sometimes they are in competition. To say one industry is more powerful than the other is like […]
North Dakota Electric Linemen Recognized on House Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer recognized the volunteer efforts of two North Dakota electric linemen on the floor of the House of Representatives. Jody Bruce of Minot and Josh Hoffman of Carrington traveled to Haiti to help provide electricity in the community of Caracol. In addition to recognizing them […]
Bakken Energy Special: Tax Commissioner
Interviews: Jason Astrup, Ryan Rauschenberger and Anthony Mangnall. “There is no doubt that North Dakota is in the midst of an unprecedented transformation that has proven valuable to the state and its citizens in many ways,” Lee Tillman, president and CEO, Marathon Oil said at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. […]
Bakken Political Special: Attorney General
Interview: Wayne Stenehjem North Dakota has entered into a number of lawsuits against the EPA and the rise in criminal element has led to new rules and regulations for the state. This has created an environment where the attorney general is routinely defending the state’s interests and those of its […]
Bakken Energy Special: Public Service Commissioner
Interviews: Julie Fedorchak and Tyler Axness and Brian Kalk and Todd Reisenauer “As an industry, we recognize the global concern related to the potential impact of greenhouse gases and other air emissions on the environment. I applaud the North Dakota Petroleum Council for its work to create a flaring task […]
Bakken Political Special: U.S. House
Interviews: George Sinner Jr., Jack Seaman and Kevin Cramer North Dakota has become a world-class energy play making their lone seat with the United States House of Representatives as important as ever. For our Energy Policy Special, candidates were provided three questions in advanced, limited to three minutes per question […]
Bakken Political Special: Secretary of State
Interviews: Al Jaeger and Roland Riemers The Secretary of State is often looked at as an administrative position with little to no power. This could be further from the truth right now in North Dakota. With an influx of out-of-state voters, workers, contractors and businesses, the position has seen new […]
BNSF Provides Cramer with Fertilizer Shipment Update
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer received an update on fertilizer shipments from BNSF Railway Executive Chairman Matt Rose. Cramer and Rose met to discuss ongoing delays in the movement of agriculture products by rail in North Dakota. “BNSF has made it a goal to deliver 52 trainloads of critical […]
Heitkamp Statement on Johnson-Crapo Housing Finance Reform Markup
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, today issued the following statement about continued progress on bipartisan legislation to reform the nation’s housing finance system. The bill builds upon legislation Heitkamp and a bipartisan group of Senators introduced in […]
Bakken Human Trafficking Roundtable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Kevin Cramer announced he will hold a roundtable in Williston to discuss human trafficking concerns in the region. Cramer will be joined at the roundtable by Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) and North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. The event is open to the public. “Human […]
Significant Funding for Head Start Programs at Standing Rock & Spirit Lake
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today announced more than $2.5 million in federal funding for Head Start programs on North Dakota’s Spirit Lake and Standing Rock reservations. The funds support early childhood learning and development, which Heitkamp has long been a strong advocate for both on and off […]
New $3 Million Grant Initiative Will Support Anti-Sexual Assault Efforts in Bakken Region
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Justice Department’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) will launch two new grant programs totaling $3 million to expand services to victims of sexual assault and support prosecutorial efforts. Congressman Kevin Cramer said the non-competitive grants will be available to state and local domestic violence and sexual […]
Heitkamp Heads to Arizona’s McCain Institute Forum to Discuss Her Work on Combatting Human Trafficking
**Click Here For Video, and Here for Audio of Heitkamp Discussing Her Participation at the Sedona Forum** FARGO, N.D. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today departed for Arizona, where she will discuss with world leaders, philanthropists, and the business community her efforts to combat sex and human trafficking. At the […]