The North Dakota Industrial Commission on Thursday awarded WBI Energy an up to $500 million financial guarantee to build a pipeline that will bring natural gas to the state’s eastern communities. WBI’s project, which it calls Bakken East, is expected to transport[...]
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North Dakota Mill Reports Profit Increase
BISMARCK, ND – The North Dakota Mill today reported record profits of over $26.6 million for fiscal year 2025, an increase of 28% from the previous year’s record of over $20.7 million. “The dedicated team at the North Dakota Mill delivered another[...]
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North Dakota seeking applicants for $25M enhanced oil recovery research grants
The Oil and Gas Research Program is accepting applications for the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) grant program of the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC). The deadline for submitting applications for consideration in the upcoming grant round is Aug. 15, 2025. Applications may[...]
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Six North Dakota Communities Awarded Water Infrastructure Loans
Six new loans from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund have been awarded to cities and water districts aiming to upgrade treatment facilities, expand capacity, and replace aging systems. Here’s the full update from state officials. — Official News Release, ND Public[...]
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Industrial Commission awards nearly $6.3 million in funding for Oil and Gas Research, including $2.57 million for Clean Natural Gas Capture and Emissions Reduction Project
The North Dakota Industrial Commission has recently greenlit nearly $6.3 million in grants aimed at boosting oil and gas production in the state. This funding, sourced entirely from oil and gas taxes, supports innovative research projects, including advanced techniques for reducing flaring[...]
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North Dakota Industrial Commission moves to sue Minnesota over carbon-free bill
Earlier this month, the Minnesota legislature passed a bill requiring carbon-free electricity by 2040. It’s legislation that had North Dakota’s attention from the start. Last week, the ND Industrial Commission took action; they’ll be filing a lawsuit against Minnesota. Their contention —[...]
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State awards renewable energy grants
Bismarck, ND — The North Dakota Industrial Commission approved $2.8 million in Oil and Gas Research and Renewable Energy Program matching grants for six new research projects. The funding, generated from oil and gas production tax revenue, supports the growth of North[...]
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ND regulators directed to start explaining oil spill fine reductions in writing
From here forward, when the State Industrial Commission reduces fines levied for oil and saltwater spills they’ll have to provide a written explanation of terms and conditions imposed on the offending company. [...]Read More... from ND regulators directed to start explaining oil[...]
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Is the State Doing Enough to Prevent Oil Spills?
News broke last month that the pipe responsible for the largest oil and saltwater spill in North Dakota history likely leaked for more than three months. It forces us to ask: is our regulatory policy incentivizing spill prevention? Rob Port takes on[...]
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Blacktail Creek Spill: Pipeline Allegedly Leaked for More Than 3 Months
It’s been almost a year since the discovery of a saltwater and oil spill on Blacktail Creek near Williston. In the days after the discovery, we learned that it was likely the largest spill in North Dakota history. And now, as the[...]
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State Industrial Commission Grants Flaring Relief
XTO Energy was granted a flaring exception on 89 of 143 requested wells by the Sate Industrial Commission. Oil producers are required to capture 77% of natural gas produced during drilling and recovery; XTO sought an exception because of difficulty getting easements[...]
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Lynn Helms Briefs Industrial Commission on Oil Field Related Bills
Department of Mineral Resource Director Lynn Helms briefed the Industrial Commission on bills active in the legislature that may impact management and regulation of oil and gas operations in the state. [...]Read More... from Lynn Helms Briefs Industrial Commission on Oil Field[...]
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Industrial Commission Calls for Better Monitoring of Pipelines
Gov. Dalrymple’s comments regarding saltwater pipelines from the Fargo Forum article, “We are in the process of developing a comprehensive set of rules regarding that type of line, but we maybe want to accelerate a couple of pieces of that.” [...]Read More...[...]
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Dickinson Awarded Almost $1 Million Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant
Dickinson will receive a nearly $1 million grant to improve and complete construction of a 17 mile fitness trail around Patterson Lake. The grant was awarded by the ND Industrial Commission as an Outdoor Heritage Fund grant. [...]Read More... from Dickinson Awarded[...]
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Industrial Commission Approves Stricter Oil Shipping Standards
The new regulations are designed to reduce the volatility of Bakken crude. The new rules take effect April 1st. Get the details on the new restrictions in this informative article. [...]Read More... from Industrial Commission Approves Stricter Oil Shipping Standards
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State Industrial Commission Reviews Comments on Oil Shipping
The extended comment period closed last Wednesday, and the State Industrial Commission is expected to meet before December 12 to rule on proposed regulations designed to reduce the volatility of oil shipped from North Dakota. [...]Read More... from State Industrial Commission Reviews Comments[...]