As One Oil Pipeline is Protested Three Other Pipelines are Granted Permits
September 20, 2016
As protestors stop construction on the Dakota Access pipeline three other pipelines were given permits.
Energy
U.S. Oil & Natural Gas Rig Count Up by 10
September 19, 2016
The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. during the month of August was up by 10 to 491.
Is Moving Oil Via Pipelines a Bad Way to Transport Oil?
September 13, 2016
Members of Native American tribes feel moving oil via the Dakota Access oil pipeline is not a good thing.
Oil Bust in North Dakota
June 20, 2016
During the third quarter of 2015, North Dakota’s economy shrank 3.4 percent, weakest performer in the nation.
Gasoline Prices Should Stay Low for Summer Despite Supply Disruptions
May 16, 2016
Current supplies of gasoline and expected production this year should keep prices at the fuel pump 40-60 cents per gallon lower than last summer.
U.S. Rig Count Down: New Record Low
April 18, 2016
The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. has dropped by 12, according to Baker Hughes Inc., an oilfield services company.
Exports of Ethanol and Distillers Grains Remain Strong
February 9, 2016
Fuel ethanol exports in 2015 were near 844 million gallons, about equal to exports in 2014
Winners and Losers of the Oil Bust
February 8, 2016
Many driller companies and other business with ties to the oil and gas industry are feeling the pinch of low oil prices.
Renewable Accounts: Solid Biofuels
February 3, 2016
Solid biofuels and their associated environmental policies may have an impact on North Dakota farmers.
Will New Methods Make Shale Oil Viable?
January 14, 2016
High-intensity hydraulic fracturing is helping produce oil more economically.