Interview: Dean Bangsund, research scientist, North Dakota State University Bangsund discusses a new study on the Bakken impact and what the new projected revenues are. The revenues are less than what was projected two years ago, but not as low as the projections were five years ago.
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Helms gives an update on the Bakken’s production and what 2017 will look like. Helms also discusses energy jobs, economic impact and the importance of hovering around 1-million-barrel-a-day in the Bakken.
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about how much time is involved with working with the state on pre-construction items like air quality permits, water permits and other regulations. Prentice said because of their groundbreaking work on the Davis Refinery and the environment, they are one of […]
Interview: Jim Sabe, auctioneer, Pifer’s Auction and Realty, Bowman, ND Sabe talks about the difference between mineral rights and surface rights and how that segment of real estate has changed over the past decade. He also offers some anecdotal observations of Bakken activity near Watford City.
Interview: Craig Forsander, VP of Natural Gas Gathering and Processing Operations, ONEOK Forsander discusses ONEOK’s summer plans, natural gas pipelines and gives an update on their long term planning in the Bakken. He also talks about ONEOK’s 20-acre office park recently opened up in Sidney, MT.
“It’s the beginning of the end for the Bakken Shale play,” petroleum geologist Art Berman wrote last month regarding the Bakken shale and its future. This introductory paragraph caught the attention of many, including myself. After I read his piece, I reached out to Berman to investigate his claims further. […]
Interview: Josh Swanson, attorney, Vogel Law Firm Swanson discusses the new law impacting land owners with mineral rights involving Lake Sakakawea. He also explains the bizarre story of how the court case even happened.
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an overview of how many people are involved creating the first greenfield refinery in over 50 years in the United States. He also talks about how the new technology is setting new regulations in the oil and gas industry. Interview: Mary […]
Interview: Josh Swanson, attorney, Vogel Law Firm, Fargo, ND Swanson discusses how the North Dakota State Land Department took minerals from land owners and how much they now have to pay back to the rightful mineral owners.
Interview: Mary Anderson, executive director, ABLE Inc. and Monte Besler, Frackinator Consulting, Williston, ND In this interview, host Jason Spiess talks to Anderson and Besler about ABLE Inc. and how it is impacting the Bakken oil fields. Anderson discusses the integration into the Bakken oil fields and some of the […]
The times are a changin’ in the oil and gas business, and the environment is the driving force. The days of dirty smoke and air pollutants are now being replaced by steam and near-zero emissions thanks to major advancements in environmental control technology. Although reducing industry regulations might be an […]
When asked about how the year 2016 was for the Three Affiliated Tribes and the Native American run Missouri River Resources, their CEO David Williams took a brief pause before answering the question. “To sum up 2016, I would say it was survival of the fittest,” Williams said. Williams said […]
Interview: Mary Anderson, executive director, ABLE Inc. and Monte Besler, FRACN8R Consulting Anderson and Besler discuss the social program ABLE and how their services are assisting people with disabilities in the Bakken.
Interview: Denton Zubke, North Dakota Representative and Board Member, Western Area Water Supply Authority Representative Zubke, republican, serves District 39 in the House of Representatives for the state of North Dakota. In addition to his public service, Zubke has a background in the private sector as well as serving on […]
Interview: Art Berman, petroleum geologist, Houston, TX Berman discusses how many of the oil companies are now understanding more of the shale plays and how it will impact their short and long term future.
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice explains how the newest technology in the the Davis Refinery has categorized it as a minor source with emissions. The Davis Refinery’s technology is now being looked at as the new standard for the industry.
Interview: Derrick Braaten, partner, Baumstark Braaten Law Partners Braaten discusses land owners, pipelines and eminent domain.
Interview: Curtis Shuck, president, Red River Oilfield Services Shuck challenges anyone to drive out to the Bakken if they do not believe rigs are being added and more workers are showing up everyday in the oil field.
“It’s the beginning of the end for the Bakken Shale play,” petroleum geologist Art Berman wrote last month regarding the Bakken shale and its future. This introductory paragraph caught the attention of many, including myself. After I read his piece, I reached out to Berman to investigate his claims further. […]
Interview: David Williams, Missouri River Resources Gives an update on oil production from Missouri River Resources and how the Reservation and New Town areas are fairing during the downturn with oil prices.
Interview: Duane Sand, president, North Star Water Sand talks about different types of Bakken fracs and how the demand for water is changing in the western North Dakota.
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson talks about the different types of technology being used in the construction of the Davis Refinery in Belfield, ND.
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the water permitting and wetland impact studies for the Davis Refinery.
Interview: Art Berman, Petroleum Geologist and Shale Play Expert Berman explains how produced water in the Bakken is an indicator of the Bakken’s extraction rate and longevity.
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the premitting process in Billings County for the new Davis Refinery. He also goes into detail how they are paying close attention to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the environment. Interview: US Congressman Kevin Cramer Reacts to the latest ruling from Secretary of […]
Interviews: Duane Sand, president and CEO, North Star Water, Bismarck, ND Talks about the water industry and how the government is slowly continuing their encroachment in the private sector and growing their marketshare through political mandates.
Interviews: Kevin Black, co-founder and president, Creedence Energy Services Black discusses their niche service in the oil and gas industry and how they have been able to grow their company despite unfavorable market conditions.
Interview: Thomas Williamson, President, Chippewa Resources, Minot, Watford City and Denver Talks about the activity in Minot, Tioga and Stanley area of the Bakken. He also explain how their company is surviving the downturn due to diversification of business. Interview: Brian Kalk, Director of Energy Systems Development, EERC Kalk discusses […]
Interview: Brent Sanford, Lt. Gov. North Dakota and former Mayor of Watford City Sanford talks about the current state of the Bakken and energy communities and what the new kind of busy is.
Interview: Brent Sanford, North Dakota Lt. Governor North Dakota Lt. Governor Brent Sanford is miles from the heart of the Bakken, he still feels close to home being in the heart of budget talks within the halls of the state capitol. “It’s not very far away from the heart when […]
Interview: Brian Kalk, Energy Environment Research Center, Grand Forks Kalk talks about his role at the EERC and what projects they are working on in oil, gas and coal.
Interview: Julia Olguin, Executive Vice President Strategy and Markets, Meridian Energy Group and Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the […]
Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years. Hedrington talks about the Davis Refinery’s public […]
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years. Johnson explains […]
Interview: Rick Rodgers, Purity Oilfield Services Talks about the amount, dollars and time, of training that goes into a new employee in the Bakken.
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