A proposal now before Burke County commissioners could bring a major piece of energy infrastructure just outside Columbus. A company tied to a nearby wind farm wants to build a large battery storage facility designed to hold power until it’s needed most,[...]
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US Army Corps says oil should keep flowing through Dakota Access Pipeline in long-awaited study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Friday issued a long-awaited Dakota Access Pipeline environmental impact statement, recommending that the pipeline keep operating but with some new conditions for its Missouri River crossing in North Dakota. The pipeline has been operating since[...]
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December 2025 Director’s Cut
North Dakota’s “Director’s Cut” briefing for October production shows a steady month, with oil output essentially flat-to-up from September (about 1.168 million barrels per day) and slightly above the state revenue forecast, while gas production was about 110.1 Bcf for the month.[...]
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US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
As the Trump administration makes announcement after announcement about its efforts to promote the U.S. fossil fuel industry, the industry isn’t exactly jumping at new opportunities. Some high-profile oil and gas industry leaders and organizations have objected to changes to long-standing government[...]
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State-owned minerals projected to generate $8 billion in future royalty payments
State-owned minerals are projected to generate $8.4 billion in future oil and gas royalties over the life of North Dakota oil production, benefiting K-12 education, according to an annual analysis. The projected royalties’ benefit to the Common Schools Trust Fund, as well[...]
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New federal water regulations draw North Dakota, industry praise; environmental groups concerned
A long-running fight over who controls the nation’s wetlands is resurfacing in North Dakota. At a public listening session in Bismarck, state officials and industry groups backed a Trump administration proposal that would sharply limit federal authority under the Clean Water Act.[...]
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EIA forecasts U.S. crude oil production will decrease slightly in 2026
After four straight years of growth, U.S. oil production may be nearing a plateau. A new federal outlook projects a modest dip in crude output in 2026, even as production remains near record levels. The forecast points to slowing momentum outside a[...]
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Targa Badlands LLC faced with $500,000 fine for Clean Air Act violation over Johnson Compressor Station issue
Targa Badlands LLC has been sentenced after failing to install required monitoring systems at its Dunn County compressor station, a lapse that regulators say could have allowed more hazardous air pollutants into the environment. The penalty includes probation, community service benefiting the[...]
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Xcel cuts electric rate increase for North Dakota customers in half
Xcel Energy has agreed to cut a proposed electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers. The agreement that is pending approval with the North Dakota Public Service Commission would raise overall rates by 10.37%, with the increase for residential customers at 12.92%.[...]
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November 2025 Director’s Cut – September 2025 Production
North Dakota’s oil production remained resilient in September, averaging 1,165,903 barrels per day—1.38% above the state’s revenue forecast of 1,150,000 barrels per day. The figures represent a modest 0.43% decline from August’s production of 1,170,890 barrels per day. The Bakken and Three[...]
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North Dakota utility regulators to consider state’s first-ever battery storage sites
For the first time, North Dakota utility regulators are considering proposals for massive battery storage sites that would serve as backstops for renewable energy sources. Battery Energy Storage Systems hold energy when it’s produced in excess, such as when wind farms see[...]
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SW Manitoba poised for potentially world’s largest carbon capture facility
Carbon removal is moving from theory to test runs on the Prairies, and southwest Manitoba is squarely in the spotlight. After launching a pilot plant near Innisfail, Alberta, Montreal-based Deep Sky is now eyeing Westman for one of the world’s largest direct[...]
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Three U.S. regions each produce more natural gas than most countries
The United States remains the world’s dominant natural gas producer, widening its lead even further in the most recent data. In 2023, the U.S. produced 104 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d)—about 75% more than Russia, the second-largest producer. And production has[...]
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EPA puts coal waste regulation into North Dakota’s hands
The federal government will allow the state of North Dakota to regulate the handling of waste from coal-burning power plants. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, Gov. Kelly Armstrong, and other officials announced Wednesday that the EPA has approved the state’s coal[...]
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ND Industrial Commission approves $45 million in oil and gas grants
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Industrial Commission, comprised of Gov. Kelly Armstrong, Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring, approved $45.1 million in matching grants during its 62nd grant round of the Oil and Gas Research Program. The Oil[...]
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Politicized nuclear energy debate leaves residents conflicted, starving for credible answers
Wyoming’s political fight over nuclear energy isn’t really about nuclear energy—it’s about trust. After a microreactor company pulled out of Natrona County, Governor Mark Gordon blamed the Freedom Caucus for killing the deal. But across Bar Nunn and Gillette, residents tell a[...]