A refinery’s permitting process
Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about some misconceptions with the Davis Refinery and an update on the permitting process.
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Helms give his 2017 Bakken outlook
Interview: Lynn Helms, director, North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources Gives an update on the Bakken’s 2016 production and how 2017 looks. He also discusses projected oil prices for 2017 and rig counts.
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.
How the EPA will look under Trump
Interview: Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates Talks about the EPA under a Trump administration and how it may impact coal and natural gas. He also explains why the Bakken will flurish under President Trump.
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.
Davis Refinery progressing in the Bakken oil fields
Interviews: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND and shares some timelines on the project.
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. […]
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.
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.
Microwave Oil Production Could Be Hot In Oil And Gas Future Fracs
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. More details and quotes from interview to come… in the meantime enjoy […]
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.
Shuck challenges “main stream media” on the Bakken’s perception
Interview: Curtis Shuck, president, Red River Oilfield Services, Williston, ND Shares his displeasure with the “main stream media” and their reporting of the Bakken Bust. He also talks community development in commerce.
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 […]
The ever changing commodity business
Interview: Chris Olson, Treasure Islands Coins Talks about their ever changing business and how commodities are traded.
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 […]
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 […]
Cramer talks Trump and energy
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Gives an overview of how the energy industry will look under a Trump administration. Cramer talks oil, gas and coal.
Bakken still showing signs of economic life
Interview: Geoff Simon, executive director, Western Dakota Energy Association Gives an overview of energy and infrastructure updates in the oil and gas producing counties in the Bakken.
Oil and gas communities looking to change tax structure
Interview: Vicky Steiner, ND State Legislature Talks about the oil and gas production tax and the local community tax disbursement structure. Interview: Brian Scheid, senior editor, SP Global Platts Talks about what regulations and policies are high priorities for oil and gas companies.
Full length interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer
Interview: U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer Cramer talks about what it is like campaigning in a federal election every two years. Part of his strategy is town hall meetings and making himself and staff available. He says he always doesn’t agree or is persuaded, but appreciates the communication and open connection […]
Full length interview: Vicky Steiner and Geoff Simon
Interviews: Vicky Steiner and Geoff Simon, Western Dakota Energy Association Steiner and Simon talk about the changes in Western North Dakota and the Bakken oil fields. Stiener also talks about her past role as executive director, which will end December 31, 2017. Simon will be taking over as the new […]
From covering the protest to taking cover
When journalist Erin Schrode arrived to the Bakken she assumed she would be covering the protest for a number of media outlets. After a few days, Schrode went from telling stories to becoming a major one, one that went viral across social media, viewed by millions and picked up […]
Bakken BBQ announces theme for next summer
Interview: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services Talk about the upcoming Bakken related community events in the oilfield and announce the “circus” theme for next year’s Bakken BBQ.
Journalist shot in DAPL protest talks about experience
Interview: Erin Schrode, environmentalist journalist Talks about her experience getting shot by a rubber bullet by authorities and how the media coverage. She also talks about recorded video footage, millions of online views, social media exchanges and the protest camp’s general culture.
Journalist covering DAPL protest shot by rubber bullets
Interviews: Erin Schrode, freelance journalist Talks about going to North Dakota to cover a story on the pipeline protest and getting shot by law enforcement officers while filming an interview.
Full Length Interview: Brian Scheid talks future of oil and gas, Bakken
Interview: Brian Schneid, senior editor, SP Global Platts Scheid discusses the future of oil and gas in the Bakken as well as some other major shale plays. Scheid sees technology as the driving force and wildcard in the shale plays. The more technology increases, the less oil prices will have […]
How technology is impacting oil and gas
Interview: Brian Scheid, senior editor, SP Global Platts Talks about the future of the oil industry and how that impacts the Bakken. He also explains how technology is impacting the industry in new ways.
Coal is a proven economic developer
Interview: Doug Burgum, entrepreneur Talks about the importance of the coal industry and how much economic impact it creates.
What 2017 oil prices will look like
Interview: Loren Scott, president, Loren Scott & Associates Forecasts what energy prices will look like next year to help people with their 2017 financial outlook.
Bakken BBQ still raising money
Interviews: Tiffany Steiner and Jackie Schmidt, MBI Energy Services, Dickinson, ND Share their thoughts on the community spirit in the Bakken with low oil prices and talk about the upcoming API Christmas Party and other holiday events.
Trade mission opens commodity potentials
Interviews: North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring Talks about the state’s recent trade mission and what commodities other countries are looking to import, export and potential services.
New technologies streamlining oil and gas
Interview: Nick Candito, CEO, Progressly Talks about how their company has been integrating technology into the energy workplace.
New fracking technologies in oil and gas
Interview: Dr. Joseph Smith, Missouri University of Science and Technology Discusses new technologies in fracking involving heat and nuclear energy.