State’s mineral resources director says industry in transition

Nathan Anderson, the newly appointed director of the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, recently returned to his hometown of Minot to discuss the state’s energy outlook at a quarterly meeting of the American Petroleum Institute’s Bakken Chapter. With a wealth of experience from his 25 years in the oil and gas sector, Anderson noted North Dakota’s steady oil production and the potential impact of federal policy changes. He also emphasized the importance of keeping the Bakken competitive amid industry consolidation and rising international pressures on oil prices.