Bakken
The Bakken Gears Up For Its Second Decade
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A decade into North Dakota’s shale fracking boom, the state consistently produces one million barrels of oil per day. Now, officials here look to double production.
Data
IE Questions: Is A Petroleum Engineering Degree A Good Idea?
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There’s a question that we get a lot: “Is a petroleum engineering degree a good idea?” Between fluctuating oil prices and a national push toward renewable energy, what’s a potential petroleum engineering major to do?
Audio
Wage Theft Claims Surge As Oil Prices Fall
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Continuing low oil prices have left tens of thousands of oil workers out of a job.
Now, a growing number of them are turning to the courts, saying they weren’t paid fairly when times were good.
agriculture
North Dakotans Reel From Low Oil And Ag Prices
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Commodity prices are down, and while the entire state of North Dakota is feeling the effect, small towns like Killdeer are on the front lines.
Audio
“Running on Empty:” North Dakota’s Oilfield Slowdown in 5 Numbers and a Song
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Explaining the slowdown in North Dakota’s oilfield in 5 numbers and a song.
Bakken
5 Things I Learned About Managing My Money From Covering The Oil Bust
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Over the past year, I’ve gotten a lot of unexpected financial advice while covering the oil bust. So I’m passing those tips along to you.
Audio
In The Battle Between Saving And Spending, A Shiny New Truck Often Wins
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Oil workers can go from making six-figures to nothing, overnight. In that type of boom and bust economy, financial planning is tough.
Data
Oil And Gas Jobs Dip, But Not As Low As During Recession
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Oil and gas jobs are down nationwide, but not every energy state has been equally affected.
auction
Low Oil Prices And The Surprisingly Exciting World Of Mineral Auctions
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Falling oil prices mean companies aren’t willing to pay very much for new oil and gas leases…except for really good wells.
