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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Objections to Natural Gas Flaring
April 10, 2012 | FuelFix.com
Drilling for oil in the shale formations of Texas and North Dakota often results in the flaring of natural gas – as some of these areas are not served by natural gas pipelines. Although this practice is somewhat of an industry tradition it is drawing increasing criticism because it wastes a non-renewable energy resource, is an economic loss, produces air pollution and contributes to climate change. |
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State Crude Oil Trends
March 19, 2012 | Energy Information Administration
Five states account for over 50% of the USA’s crude oil production with production rapidly increasing in Texas and North Dakota.
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North Dakota Sets Records for Oil and Natural Gas in 2011
February 15, 2012 | Grand Forks Herald
Oil and natural gas production in North Dakota is at all-time highs, fueled by intense drilling activity in the Bakken Formation, Three Forks Formations and other rock units. |
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North Dakota Geothermal Boom
January 30, 2012 | The Dickinson Press
In addition to the Bakken Formation, lots of new energy is being tapped in North Dakota’s subsurface. During 2011, geothermal energy installations were up by 26% over 2010. |
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Fracking Backlog in North Dakota
January 20, 2012 | Bloomberg
Even though oil production from North Dakota’s Bakken Formation has propelled the state to new production records there is still a backlog of wells to be fracked. |
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Activity in the Bakken Formation
January 3, 2012 | Globe and Mail
Lynn Peterson, CEO of Kodiak Oil & Gas gives an overview of current activity in the United States portion of the Bakken Formation. |
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Mineral Clubs and Organizations Worldwide
December 30, 2011 | The-Vug.com
The-Vug.com has an impressive listing of mineral clubs organized by state. You might be surprised at how many clubs are listed and there is probably one that meets within a short drive of your home. |
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North Dakota Oil Production Rising
December 30, 2011 | Energy Information Administration
Rising production from the Bakken Shale has propelled North Dakota up to the fourth largest oil producing state behind Texas, Alaska and California. |
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1/3 of Bakken Gas is Flared
December 29, 2011 | Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration reports that about 1/3 of the natural gas produced from the Bakken Formation of North Dakota is flared instead of marketed because natural gas pipelines are not present in the production area or they can not accept additional gas.
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Supersized Topographic Maps
December 4, 2011 | MyTopo.com
The folks at MyTopo.com are now printing supersized topo maps – large enough make a huge 5′ x 8′ (or 8′ x 5′) map that will look fantastic on the wall of your office, conference room, lobby, cabin or den. These maps are custom-centered on any location that you pick using their online map-making tool. Lots of smaller sizes are also available.
We are affiliates of MyTopo.com and receive a commission on sales. |
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North Dakota: Record Oil Production
November 28, 2011 | FuelFix.com
There is still more than one month remaining in 2011, but oil production in North Dakota has broken the annual record set in 2010. The state is on-target to produce about 150 million barrels. |
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Wall Maps of US States
November 16, 2011 | Geology.com Store
Raven Maps are beautiful examples of shaded-relief wall maps that display the elevation of a state in vibrant colors. These large maps look great in a classroom, den or office. Use one to mark the locations of your work or company. |
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Hiring Boom in North Dakota
October 28, 2011 | MSNBC
Thousands of high-paying new jobs are unfilled in North Dakota where natural gas and oil are being produced from the Bakken Formation, the Niobrara Shale and other rock units. |
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Record Oil Production in North Dakota
October 18, 2011 | Fox News
With the widespread use of unconventional drilling methods, oil producers in North Dakota have steadily increased production and now the state is poised to move into position as the second largest oil producer in the United States. |
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How Much Oil is in the Bakken?
October 4, 2011 | Wall Street Journal
Although the United States Geological Survey estimates that the Bakken Formation beneath parts of North Dakota, Montana and Canada might contain over 4 billion barrels of oil, Harold Hamm, believes that it might contain up to 24 billion barrels. |
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Flaring Natural Gas in North Dakota
September 27, 2011 | New York Times
When natural gas is present in a well and no pipeline is available to move it to market or storage that gas has traditionally been flared. This practice causes concerns related to greenhouse gas production and waste. |
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Local Emergency Management Agencies
September 20, 2011 | Ready.gov
Ready.gov is a website that connects visitors to state, county, regional, tribal and other emergency management agencies in all fifty states. |
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Halliburton Could Hire 11,000
September 7, 2011 | LA Times
Halliburton says that they expect to hire about 11,000 oil field service people in 2011. Many of the jobs will be in North Dakota. |
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$10 Million Landslide in North Dakota
August 10, 2011 | Times Union
Fixing landslides can be really expensive. One in North Dakota requires moving a 1/2 mile stretch of road about 500 feet west. The estimated cost is $10 million. |
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Technical Glitches… North Dakota Is Not a State
July 17, 2011 | Time.com
A problem in the state’s constitution means that North Dakota has never been an official part of the United States. The state constitution must require top officials to take an oath of office and it does not. The state constitution also says that the Red River defines the eastern boundary of the state and that is only partially correct. |
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Devils Lake is Rising Rapidly
June 29, 2011 | USGS
“Since 1992, Devils Lake in northeastern North Dakota has risen nearly 30 feet, destroying hundreds of homes, inundating thousands of acres of productive farmland, and costing more than $1 billion for road raises, levee construction, and other flood mitigation measures.” The lake has a 15 percent chance of overflowing by 2015 and a 45 percent chance by 2030. Quote from the USGS publication release. |
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Historic North Dakota Flooding
June 28, 2011 | NASA
“Heavy rains in Canada caused historic flooding in Minot, N.D. Landsat satellite images taken before and during the flooding reveal the water’s extent.” Quoted from the NASA image release.
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Record Flooding Overtops Levees Near Minot, North Dakota
June 22, 2011 | CNN
Flood waters have overtopped levees along the Souris River near Minot, North Dakota. Residents are evacuating and preparing for high waters. |
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Flood Evacuations: Minot, North Dakota
June 21, 2011 | Reuters
High waters on the Souris River in North Dakota has forced the precautionary evacuation of about 12,000 people in the town of Minot, North Dakota. |
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Missouri River Flooding From Rain and Snowmelt
May 31, 2011 | MSNBC
Recent rain and snowmelt have caused flooding in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and other states along the Missouri River. |
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Solution Mining Potash in North Dakota?
May 25, 2011 | Devils Lake Journal
Five bidders leased over 4000 acres of land underlain by a deep potash deposit in North Dakota. Because of the depth, extraction would most likely be done by solution mining. The average lease went for $25/acre. |
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Brine Contamination Associated with Oil and Gas Production in the Williston Basin
May 24, 2011 | USGS
“U.S. Geological Survey scientists and cooperating partners are examining the potential risk to aquatic resources by contamination from saline waters produced by petroleum development in the Williston Basin of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.” Quoted from the USGS publication release. |
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Bakken Formation Oil and Gas Reassessment
May 20, 2011 | UPI
In the past three years oil and natural gas production from the Bakken Formation of North Dakota and Montana has increased dramatically causing the United States Geological Survey to launch an update of its last assessment that was completed just three years ago. |
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U.S. Flood Forecast for Spring 2011
February 26, 2011 | Weather.gov
“A large swath of the North Central United States is at risk of moderate to major flooding this spring. This area extends from northeastern Montana through western Wisconsin and along the Mississippi River south to St. Louis.” Quoted from the National Weather Service.
This report includes a color-coded map showing affected areas. |
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