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Media petition North Dakota Supreme Court for expanded access to Greenpeace trial

by: MinotVoice | February 28, 2025

A trial involving the Dakota Access Pipeline is drawing significant attention as media organizations push for expanded access. Judge James Gion has restricted photography, video, and audio recording during the proceedings in Morton County, citing witness concerns. Media attorney Jack McDonald has filed a petition with the North Dakota Supreme Court for greater transparency, arguing

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Produced water spill reported in Williams County

by: MinotVoice | February 25, 2025

BISMARCK, N.D. – Enable Bakken Crude Services notified the North Dakota Department of Env ironmental Quality (NDDEQ) on Monday, Feb. 24, of a produced water spill approximately 7 miles southeast of Ray. Initial estimates from Enable indicate 670 barrels (28,140 gallons ) of produced water were released, some of which impacted agricultural land. Produced water,

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Nuclear power plant proposed near Estevan

by: MinotVoice | February 24, 2025

SaskPower is moving ahead with plans for a small modular reactor near Estevan, Saskatchewan, as part of its commitment to expand nuclear energy. While North Dakota legislators consider a study on similar developments, SaskPower has pinpointed the Boundary Dam and Rafferty Reservoir as promising sites. The utility aims to decide on final locations by early

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In Iceland, Fuel Tax To Be Replaced With Mileage Tax

by: Josh Wolsky | February 20, 2025

Iceland is making a fundamental shift in how it taxes road use. The longstanding fuel tax will be replaced with a kilometre-based road tax, ensuring that all vehicles—electric, hybrid, and fuel-powered—pay based on distance driven. The government says this change is necessary to offset revenue losses from vehicle electrification and keep road funding sustainable. While

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Lawmakers vote down 6 bills to limit carbon capture in North Dakota

by: MinotVoice | February 15, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers pushed back against efforts to restrict carbon pipelines, rejecting six bills that would have imposed new taxes or regulations. Supporters argue these pipelines are key to extending the state’s oil production and keeping ethanol and coal plants viable. Opponents raised concerns over land rights and safety, particularly the risks of pipeline ruptures.

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As coal plants close, Colorado towns consider nuclear waste storage

by: MinotVoice | February 15, 2025

With coal plants shutting down, communities in northwest Colorado are searching for what’s next. One idea? Storing spent nuclear fuel. A regional energy group is exploring the possibility of a temporary waste facility, drawing both interest and concern. Supporters see it as an economic opportunity, while critics worry about safety and the region becoming a

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Small-scale solar helps solve large-scale issues

by: Josh Wolsky | February 12, 2025

When your power bill climbs, what can you do? You can cut back, upgrade appliances, or press your utility company for answers. But for some Wyoming residents, there’s another option: making their own power. Rooftop solar remains a tough sell in a state with cheap electricity and no policy push toward renewables. That’s changing as

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California cities launch nation’s first public hydrogen utility

by: Josh Wolsky | February 12, 2025

A new player in California’s hydrogen landscape is gaining traction. First Public Hydrogen (FPH2), launched by the cities of Lancaster and Industry, is in the process of selecting suppliers as it aims to secure 20,000 tons of clean hydrogen by July. While FPH2 intends to operate independently of federal incentives like the 45V clean hydrogen

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State Senate narrowly rejects bill to get rid of eminent domain for landowners

by: MinotVoice | February 11, 2025

North Dakota lawmakers have rejected a proposal to limit eminent domain for carbon pipelines. The bill, which failed by five votes in the Senate, aimed to prevent companies from using eminent domain to secure land for carbon dioxide transport and underground storage. Supporters argued it would protect property rights, while opponents warned it could stall

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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

by: MinotVoice | February 10, 2025

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 and enhancing well production. With a focus on both energy development and environmental

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State’s mineral resources director says industry in transition

by: MinotVoice | February 9, 2025

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

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Listen: How the world fell in love with plastic without thinking through the consequences

by: Josh Wolsky | February 9, 2025

Plastics are everywhere, and that’s part of the problem. While 400 million tons of plastic are manufactured each year, 57 million tons end up as pollution. Attempts to create a binding treaty on plastic pollution recently stalled, as major oil producers resist curbing plastic production. As clean energy eats into oil profits, these countries see

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Will the world fall in love with nuclear power once more?

by: MinotVoice | February 9, 2025

For decades, nuclear power has been stuck in the shadow of its past—haunted by accidents, burdened by regulation, and the butt of pop culture jokes. But as the world scrambles to cut carbon emissions, nuclear is inching back into the conversation. Environmental journalist Marco Visscher argues that dismissing it outright is a mistake. With renewables

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Crude oil spill reported in Bottineau County

by: MinotVoice | February 8, 2025

BISMARCK, N.D. – Scout Energy Management LLC notified the North Dakota of Environmental Quality on Wednesday, Feb. 5, of a crude oil release that occurred five miles northwest of Maxbass. Initial estimates from Scout indicate 300 barrels (12,600 gallons) of crude oil released from a tank overflow , some of which sprayed off the well

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Registration open for 2025 North Dakota Reclamation Conference

By: Miranda Meehan , NDSU Extension Service | February 7, 2025

The 2025 North Dakota Reclamation Conference, themed “Future of Reclamation in North Dakota,” will bring together industry leaders, researchers and stakeholders to explore the evolving reclamation needs associated with the state’s growing energy sector. The conference will be held March 4-5 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. The conference will include

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Bill seeks to expand North Dakota’s oil footprint with tax breaks

By: Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor | February 5, 2025

A bill seeks to encourage drilling for oil outside of North Dakota’s highly productive Bakken Formation and take advantage of the Trump administration’s desire for U.S. energy dominance. “Drill, baby, drill is real,” Ron Ness, president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council said Tuesday, repeating a Republican mantra for oil and gas development. Ness was

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