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North Dakota: Now the #2 Oil Producing State
May 16, 2012 | Washington Post

North Dakota’s oil production has been rising rapidly for the past few years. Last month they produced 17.8 million barrels, surpassing Alaska to become the second-leading oil-producing state.


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