The Western Dakota Energy Association recently had their annual meeting in Dickinson, ND. Here are a few newsworthy notes from their annual meeting. Helms: This is a Five-Generation Play North Dakota’s chief oil industry regulator expects the state’s production will grow in the next few years, and will continue for […]
Davis Refinery Update Edward Martinez, president and CEO, Zia Engineers and Environmental Consulting Martinez talks about the firms background in environmental engineering and how they experience is being used in designing the Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND, the cleanest refinery in the United States. Energy Economy Blu Hulsey, Senior Vice President […]
Quality of Life Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND and president, Western Dakota Energy Association Kessel talks about how the community and leaders of Dickinson have been able to manage a city and economy primarily reliant on oil and gas. He cites examples of how the city handled the […]
Energy Economy Interview: Mark Lindquist, motivational speaker and singer Linquist recalls the story about how he got involved in the oil and gas industry. He also previews which National Football Games he will be signing the national anthem for. Energy Communities Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND and president, […]
Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND and president, Western Dakota Energy Association Kessel gives an update on some of the recent changes in the city of Dickinson. He also discusses the sales tax collections and how that system for population estimation should be reevaluated. Kessel also shares his observation […]
Interviews: Lynn Helms, director, ND Department of Mineral Resources Explains why Iran is back in the news and why India is the new China. He also runs through active rigs and trust land activity. Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND Talks about the city’s $100M debt and how the […]
Interview: Shawn Kessel, city administrator, Dickinson, ND Talks about his new upcoming role in the North Dakota Oil and Gas Producing Counties, an update on some major community projects in the region and when the oil activity will return to the Bakken.
One of the first people I met on a professional level in the Bakken oil fields was Dickinson city administrator Shawn Kessel. The meeting was brief, as I was filing some paperwork with the city and Kessel was passing by in the hallway. We chatted for no more than one […]
There is a new phrase being uttered among the oil and gas producing counties – the new normal. This is certainly a more positive way to look at low oil prices, volatile commerce and a somewhat nomadic worker force. That phrase was used once again during my latest conversation with […]
Interview: Shawn Kessel, City Administrator, Dickinson, ND Explains why many people from the recent oil boom have decided to stick around the area. High birth rates, new schools, housing and awards are discussed.
Interview: Shawn Kessel, City Administrator, Dickinson, ND Talks about the laid off oil workers finding new work and opportunity with the manufacturing base in Dickinson.
Interview: Shawn Kessel, City Administrator, Dickinson, ND Talks about the “New Normal” in Dickinson. He also gives an update on the commerce and housing situation in Dickinson.
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