Saving money during the oil and gas downturn
Interview: Chris Boswell, president & CEO, EcoStim Boswell talks about how they have been able to save money during the downturn by investing in technology.
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Diesel technology making progress in clean energy
Interview: Alan Schaeffer, executive director, Diesel Technology Forum Schaeffer discusses diesel technology and the progress industry has made over the past 20 years in clean energy. He also discusses the natural gas vehicle market and how diesel looks in the future of transportation.
OilField Report: Tom Williams, VP of Permitting, Meridian Energy Group
Interview: Tom Williams, VP of Permitting, Meridian Energy Group The OilField Report host Jason Spiess and Tom Williams discuss the Davis Refinery and the responsibility that comes with building the first greenfield refinery in the United States in over 50 years. Williams talks in depth about the permitting process and […]
From Argentina to Texas
Interview: Chris Boswell, CEO and co-founder, EcoStim Energy Solutions Boswell talks about working with energy endeavors in Argentina and South America. He also explains why global business will be relevant in today’s local economy in the next several years. With more than 28 years of executive management experience in the […]
ExxonMobil chooses Corpus Christi for the $10B facility
Interviews: Iain Vasey, president and CEO, Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation Vasey talks about the economic impact of the $10B ExxonMobil ethylene facility being constructed and how many construction jobs it will create for the region. Vasey also gives an overview of what the Corpus Christi Economic Development Corporation does […]
Drug testing hair in the workplace
Interview: Dan Parker, owner, AnyLabTestNow Parker talks about hair follicle testing in the workplace and also shares some stories of people trying to cheat on drug tests. Parker also explains timelines in regards to inches of hair. Host Jason Spiess shares a story about drug testing in the Bakken […]
Energy industry adding jobs in Texas, ND
Interview: Kunal Patel, Senior Research Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Patel discusses their recent study indicating the oil and gas industry is responsibly for creating a number of new jobs in the economy.
City of Belfield host public meeting to discuss the Davis Refinery
The city of Belfield recently hosted a public forum for people to ask questions regarding the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery to be built in the U.S. in over 40 years. The event was designed for people to engage with executives of the company building the Davis Refinery. Meridian […]
Bakken job market is heating up
Interview: Chip Wilkes, head dispatcher, ENTREC Crane and Heavy Haul, Dickinson, ND Wilkes talks about the job market in the Bakken and how they are growing and hiring due to the demand in the region.
Technology emerging in the Bakken oil fields
Interviews: Lynn Helms, director, Department of Mineral Resources, Bismarck, ND Helms discusses the emerging technology industry in the Upper Midwest, being lead by the Bakken oil fields. From sensors, pipelines and UAS technology are several topics on hand.
Environmental and energy group created for Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Interview: Rodney Backman, Badlands Advisory Group Backman explains the groups purpose and talks about the southern portion of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
City of Belfields holds public meeting for Davis Refinery
Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington gives an overview from a public meeting the city of Belfield, ND, held regarding the Davis Refinery.
Bakken BBQ billed as “Under the Big Top”
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, co-founders, Bakken BBQ, Dickinson, ND The two founders talk about the 5th Annual Bakken BBQ including this year’s theme, Make A Wish ND and the companies that are supporting the annual event.
Cooking the whole hog for competition
Interview: Jesse Johnson, cooking for The Bakken BBQ May is national BBQ Month and we interviewed some of the best company cookers in the business! Johnson gives an overview of cooking a whole hog and how to cut it up to serve at a company BBQ.
Pork butts, ribs and a sweet spicy apricot sauce
Interviews: Dennis Jared, cooking for The Bakken BBQ May is national BBQ Month and we interviewed some of the best company cookers in the business! Jared explains his secrets with pork butts and ribs as well as a unique sweet and spicy apricot sauce and glaze.
Comparing the Permian and Bakken
Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA Scott compares the Permian Basin to the Bakken oil field and explains why the Permian is now the hottest shale play in America. He also explains how companies are able to continue to drill in the Bakken by […]
Permitting the first greenfield refinery in 50 years
Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington gives an update on the air quality permit and water permit for the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in the past 40 years and it is coming to Belfield, ND.
Full Length Interview: Dan Hedrington talks Davis Refinery, public meetings
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH In this interview, Hedrington and host Jason Spiess discuss the latest information on the Davis Refinery. Recently the city of Belfield, ND, held a public meeting about the new greenfield refinery and Hedrington attended. He shares his observations of the meeting as well as some questions […]
Badland Advisory Group entering the Bakken shale play
Interview: Rodney Backman, consultant, Badlands Advisory Group Backman explains how the Badlands Advisory Group was created to ensure the beauty of the Badlands has a spot on the table with construction, energy and other projects.
New population numbers in the Bakken oil fields
Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, North Dakota State University Bangsund discusses new population numbers in the Bakken and how oil prices will impact their long term growth.
Off shore drilling and shale play technology
Interview: Dr. Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates, Baton Rouge, LA Scott talks about how technology has made off shore drilling more economical in the Gulf of Mexico and how that technology came from shale plays like the Bakken. He also gives break even oil prices for the Bakken […]
Helms responds to claims the Bakken’s best days are over
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Bismarck, ND Helms responds to Art Berman’s claims that the Bakken’s best days are in the past.
5th Annual Bakken BBQ set for June 16
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, co-founders, Bakken BBQ, Dickinson, ND The two founders talk about the 5th Annual Bakken BBQ including what type of food will be smoked, this year’s theme and why they are so passionate for Make A Wish ND.
Finding a career in retirement
Interview: Steven Heins, owner, The Word Merchant, Wisconsin Heins retired eight years ago and has found a post-retirement career in writing and advising in a number of industries.
Population projections change in the Bakken
Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Bangsund shares information on the recent study performed on the Bakken oil fields and how the downturn has impacted population projections in western North Dakota and revenue for the state.
ABLE assisting energy workers in the Bakken
Interviews: Mary Anderson, executive director, ABLE Inc., Bowman, Hettinger and Dickinson, ND and Monte Besler, Fracn8r Consulting, Williston, ND The two share stories and details about how the social services program ABLE Inc is assisting Belser with his at-need child allowing him to work his job effectively.
Montana energy sector eyeing an increase in employment this Summer
Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association, Helena, MT Sena talks about which companies are hiring and how much money oil and gas has contributed to the Montana economy.
Davis Refinery looking at construction timelines, hiring soon
Interview: Julia Olguin, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Markets, Meridian Energy Group, Belfield, ND Olguin gives an update on some internal Davis Refinery business, including timelines for hiring and what types of product the Belfield, ND, refinery will produce.
How water impacts day-to-day drilling in the Bakken
Interview: Steve Mortenson, president, Independent Water Providers, Williston, ND Mortenson talks about the water industry in the Bakken and how it is impacting the day-to-day drilling operations and communities in western North Dakota.
Helms says job openings are plentiful in the Bakken
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, Bismarck, ND Helms talks about the 1400 jobs available in the Bakken and how companies are adjusting for this year’s drilling season.
Regional job market impacted by Bakken shale play
Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, North Dakota State University Bangsund discusses the loss in jobs over the past several years and how that has impacted a five state region surrounding the Bakken oil fields.
ONEOK sees growth during downturn, poised for future in the Bakken
While many are getting prepared for this summer’s anticipated oil activity, ONEOK is busy managing their Bakken big picture plan. Part of this plan includes staffing their Sidney, MT, office, which was opened last year. “We opened up our new offices here in Sidney really effective last year, which was […]
Major advancements made in green construction
Interview: Edward Martinez, President and CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Las Cruces, NM Talks about projects their company is working on in the Dakotas as well as how advancements in water pipes, cement and other construction staples have made facilities environmentally friendly and more green than ever.
Berman believes Bakken showing declining indicators
Interviews: Art Berman, petroleum geologist and shale play expert, Houston, TX Berman explains how the Bakken shale play is showing indicators that the best days have happened already in western North Dakota.
Companies liquidating equipment as transition tool
Interview: Jim Sabe, auctioneer, Pifer’s Auction and Realty, Bowman, ND Sabe previews a couple upcoming regional auctions, how mineral rights have changed over the past 10 years and companies liquidating their equipment as they transition in or out of niche markets.