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.
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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.
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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.
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According to OSHA, the Tuesday incident involved Legendary Field Services of Watford City claimed the life of a company owner and injured another employee.
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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.
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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.
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Black Gold Lodge and ATCO man camps will be closed for not following city code.
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The development plans continue in Watford City. This project is set to get underway this spring, and will be developed in multiple phases.
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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.
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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.
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The news feature has been in the local media lately and premiered on Al Jazeera America last night. Prior to broadcast, Governor Dalrymple responded to the producers of the show outlining the issues at hand and the steps North Dakota is taking to improve worker safety. Read Governor Dalrymple’s response here. (Al Jazeera America) Watch the
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The State needs more inspectors to keep up with growing infrastructure, and competition in hiring good people means they aren’t going to come cheap.
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The latest national media attention comes from this article from Reuters which focuses on the nuances of drilling near Crosby — outside the sweet spot, and the effects of the dropping oil prices.
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Senator Hoeven got some prime time media coverage on Fox News Sunday night talking about the Keystone pipeline. Say Anything Blog has the full video and commentary on the appearance.
Read & Share sourced from: Say Anything Blog.comThere are some things we do differently here than almost everywhere else in the world, and it’s those conditions that made what’s happening in the Bakken possible. It’s an interesting perspective on the genesis of our boom.
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It’s the eleventh year in a row for record setting income. In 2014, the Bank of ND netted income of slightly more than $111 million.
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