Oil exec calls local donations critical to industry
Interview: Emily Snooks, XTO Energy Snooks talks about why giving back and donating to the local communities is important and critical during slow markets.
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Bakken downturn not impacting donations
Interviews: Kathy Keiser, executive director, Ronald McDonald House, Bismarck Keiser talks about the $25,000 donation from XTO and how important giving is during a downturn in the commodity markets.
Energy technology driving new markets in oil and gas
Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants Martinez explains the latest technology in oil and gas and how much it has improved in the past couple of decades.
The chemical cleanup business of the Bakken
Interview: Kevin Black, president, Creedence Energy Services Black talks about chemical cleanup in the oil and gas industry.
An overview of new clean technology coming to oil and gas
Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson talks about the latest technology being used in the Davis Refinery, coming to Belfield, ND, and how it will be the cleanest refinery in the U.S. The new Davis Refinery will set the new standard in oil and gas refineries […]
Creedence Energy cleaning up in the oil patch
Interview: Kevin Black, president, Creedence Energy Services Black gives an overview of his unique chemical company and how he assists oil companies in the field. He also explains his background working for oil and gas.
Hoeven, Heitkamp comment on DAPL
Interview: U.S. Senator John Hoeven and U.S. Heidi Heitkamp The two comment on the easement to start construction again on the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Montana is gearing up for more drilling activity
Interview: Jessica Sena, Montana Petroleum Association Gives an update on the energy economy in Montana as well as how the downturn is impacting the state. Sena also opines about Ryan Zinke, the new Secretary of the Interior in President Trump’s cabinet.
Hoeven comments on the DAPL easement
Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after Secretary of the Army Robert Speer informed him that the Army Corps of Engineers has notified Congress of its intent to issue an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline. “Today, the Army Corps of Engineers announced that it has finished its review […]
Heitkamp comments on DAPL easement
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp issued the following statement after speaking with Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer who notified her of the Army Corps of Engineers’ impending approval of the easement to complete construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. “Today I spoke with Army Corps leaders who informed me […]
Technology learning curve in oil and gas
US Senator John Hoeven Comments on votes for the Department of Energy’s Rick Perry and Department of Interior Ryan Zinke. Hoeven also talks about the Army Corps of Engineer’s easement to start construction again on the Dakota Access Pipeline. US Senator Heidi Heitkamp The senator comments on her vote for […]
Full length interview: Why clean refineries of the future are here today
Edward Martinez, P.E., is president and founder of Zia Engineering & Environmental Consultants, LLC. (Zia). He is originally from Las Vegas, New Mexico and currently resides in Las Cruces. Martinez graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1984 from New Mexico State University where he continues graduate studies in […]
Microwave technology may be oil’s next big thing
Interview: Peter Kearl, inventor and managing partner, Qmast, Grand Junction, CO Kearl explains his new invention of microwave oil production works in shale plays.
The secret to Bakken business is diversity
Interview: Curtis Shuck, president, Red River Oilfield Services, Williston, ND Shuck discusses the transition into other sectors of business in order to maintain business during the low oil prices and Bakken downturn.
ND PSC’s Kalk talks about his new role at the EERC
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 […]
Davis Refinery updating construction, hiring timelines
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, Belfield, ND Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery permitting process and what their timelines are for construction and hiring.
Hoeven comments on Perry, Zinke
Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the Senate Energy Committee, announced that committee members have voted to recommend confirmation of former Texas Governor Rick Perry to lead the Department of Energy and Montana Representative Ryan Zinke to head the Department of the Interior. At the senator’s invitation, Perry committed to […]
Full length interview: WDEA exec talks Bakken communities
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
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 Hoeven responds to Trump’s pipeline executive orders
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
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
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
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
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 […]
In the Bakken, it’s all about survival
Interview: David Williams, CEO, Missouri River Resources Gives an update on the Three Affiliated Tribes’ drilling and business activity in 2016 and what their 2017 will look like.
Major infrastructure still coming to the Bakken oil fields
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.
ND air travel down 11% in 2016
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
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
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 […]
Davis Refinery to use waste water
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.
Microwave oil production could have a big future in oil and gas
Interview: Peter Kearl, inventor and managing member, Qmast, Grand Junction, Colorado Explains how his microwave oil production can be used to replace fracking in some shale plays. He also gives details on how the process works in refrac’d wells.
Davis Refinery will be greener due to natural gas
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Explains how natural gas will be used to fuel the Davis Refinery as well as gathering much of that natural gas to assist in reducing the flaring in the Bakken.
U.S. Senator Hoeven talks about new Energy Secretary Perry
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on Natural Gas and how it will be the next big monetary bridge for many energy companies. He also explains how natural gas will be used in wind energy and fueling major Bakken projects like the Davis […]
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.
How technology has impacted the shale plays
Interview: Jennifer Deloney, managing editor, Oilman Magazine Gives a preview of what will be in the upcoming issue of The Oilman Magazine and also how technology has impacted the shale plays across the US.