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Bakken

The Bakken Gears Up For Its Second Decade

By Amy Sisk | November 10, 2017

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?

By Catherine Roberts | August 29, 2016

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?

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Wage Theft Claims Surge As Oil Prices Fall

By Dan Boyce | February 22, 2016

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

By Emily Guerin | January 28, 2016

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.

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“Running on Empty:” North Dakota’s Oilfield Slowdown in 5 Numbers and a Song

By Emily Guerin | January 19, 2016

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

By Emily Guerin | December 16, 2015

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.

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In The Battle Between Saving And Spending, A Shiny New Truck Often Wins

By Leigh Paterson | September 3, 2015

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

By Emily Guerin | July 2, 2015

Oil and gas jobs are down nationwide, but not every energy state has been equally affected.

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Low Oil Prices And The Surprisingly Exciting World Of Mineral Auctions

By Emily Guerin | May 13, 2015

Falling oil prices mean companies aren’t willing to pay very much for new oil and gas leases…except for really good wells.

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Energy According To Trump

  • Invisible Leaks: Where “Clean” Natural Gas Falls Short

    A natural gas boom in the U.S. is changing the power sector in the country. It's credited with bringing down American carbon dioxide emissions more than any other factor. But, one difficult to control component of the natural gas industry threatens to undermine those gains.

  • Tax Reform’s Impact On Western Energy

    Tax reform is going to impact renewables, oil and gas, and energy overall in the western U.S. Now that the President has signed the final tax bill into law, what does it mean for western energy? Inside Energy helps unpack.

  • Trump Administration’s Slow But Sure Energy Dominance Agenda

    President Trump campaigned on a platform to make American energy great again. "We're loaded," he said, at a 2016 campaign appearance in North Dakota, referring to fossil fuel reserves. By unleashing those reserves and slashing regulations, Trump promised, he would usher in an era of "energy independence" and, ultimately, American energy dominance. In fact, on energy and environment, Trump is slowly making headway on those goals, with help from a trio of powerful and like-minded cabinet members.

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The Oilfield Spills Problem

  • Lightning And Oil Country: A Volatile Mix

    Thunderstorms are a regular occurrence on the prairie, but when they roll through oil country, they can wreak havoc hitting wastewater disposal sites.

  • A Toxic Legacy: North Dakota Looks To Clean Up Old Oilfield Waste

    Salty wastewater from oil wells was once dumped into pits dug into farmers' fields. Over the years, it seeped into neighboring land, rendering it infertile. Decades later, North Dakota's left wondering how to clean up this toxic legacy.

  • Maps Zero In On Oilfield Waste Spills, Disposal Sites

    Do you live near an oilfield waste disposal site? Has a spill occurred near you? Maps from the Western Organization of Resource Councils show these locations in several western states.

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