Nice article from Patrick Miller and The Bakken Magazine on the what’s happening with North Dakota Port Services including operational changes and a vision for the future. [...]Read More... from Read: What’s Happening at ND Port Services
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First Income Tax Bill in Committee
There are a number of income tax related bills that are being discussed in the session. Get a good overview of the different proposals from Mike Nowatzki writing for the Dickinson Press. [...]Read More... from First Income Tax Bill in Committee
Updates: Yellowstone Oil Spill
A couple stories from KMOT News on the situation along the yellow stone river. Check them out in the links below. [...]Read More... from Updates: Yellowstone Oil Spill
Two Men burned by Oil Worksite Fire in Western ND
Two men were injured when an oil treater caught fire near Ross. The well was operated by Oasis Petroleum. One of the men was air evacuated to a hospital in Minnesota, the other is being treated at Trinity in Minot. [...]Read More... from[...]
Glendive Residents Advised Not to Drink Municipal Water
Water is being trucked into Glendive following an oil spill into the Yellowstone River. According to other media sources, downstream cities are also making preparations for difficulties related to water contamination. [...]Read More... from Glendive Residents Advised Not to Drink Municipal Water
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Oil Spills Into Yellowstone River After Montana Crude Pipe Leak
The oil spill has been stopped, but it is believed that as much as 1,200 barrels of crude oil were released — much of it going into the Yellowstone River. [...]Read More... from Oil Spills Into Yellowstone River After Montana Crude Pipe[...]
Legislative Committee Demands Specifics on Radioactive Waste Bill
State Legislator’s say they need a voice in any proposed regulations regarding the disposal low-level radioactive waste (TENORM) produced during well drilling. Public meetings on the issue are coming up starting Wednesday in Bismarck. [...]Read More... from Legislative Committee Demands Specifics on[...]
Oil Impact Funding On Agenda Today in Bismarck
Representatives from across oil country are converging on Bismarck today as the Legislature begins discussing funding for the cities and counties in the oil impacted parts of the state. [...]Read More... from Oil Impact Funding On Agenda Today in Bismarck
Oil Patch Brine Spill Reaches Missouri River
We’re a week later and we still don’t know how much was spilled, but we do know the contaminants have moved far downstream and “high readings” have been observed at the confluence of the Little Muddy and Missouri Rivers. [...]Read[...]
Oilfield Death Reported Near Mandaree
According to OSHA, the Tuesday incident involved Legendary Field Services of Watford City claimed the life of a company owner and injured another employee. [...]Read More... from Oilfield Death Reported Near Mandaree
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Falling Oil Prices Have North Dakota Migrants Rethinking The Boom
In spite of some bad information about the oil price required to support drilling (the $80 price per barrel is just wrong), there’s a human side to this story that’s worth a listen. [...]Read More... from Falling Oil Prices Have North Dakota Migrants[...]
Breakeven Targets, Future ND Production in Low Oil Price Reality
There’s no shortage of oil-price and effect prognosticators these days, but there are few with legitimate inside knowledge. This report from The Bakken Magazine outlines some market realities and offers some good commentary, and it’s based on solid information. [...]Read More... from[...]
Williston Closes Two Man Camps
Black Gold Lodge and ATCO man camps will be closed for not following city code. [...]Read More... from Williston Closes Two Man Camps
Homestead at Watford City will be 720-acre, Master-Planned Community
The development plans continue in Watford City. This project is set to get underway this spring, and will be developed in multiple phases. [...]Read More... from Homestead at Watford City will be 720-acre, Master-Planned Community
Obama Administration Plan Will Aim to Slash Methane Emissions
President Obama’s climate action plan is putting methane gas emissions that result from oil and gas exploration in his crosshairs. A proposal unveiled today would cut methane emissions by 45% by the year 2025. [...]Read More... from Obama Administration Plan Will Aim[...]
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Williams County Spill Reached Little Muddy River
Here’s the update: We still don’t know what quantity was spilled, but we do know the contaminate entered the watershed and has been found 19 miles downstream. The company responsible is Summit Midstream. [...]Read More... from Williams County Spill Reached Little Muddy[...]