Archive for December, 2008
Dorgan wants deposit below Bakken studied
By JAMES MacPHERSON Associated Press Writer BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Government scientists should try to find out how much crude can be recovered from a promising reservoir beneath North Dakota’s already prolific oil patch, Sen. Byron Dorgan says. The U.S. Geological Survey says a study now would be premature. The Three Forks-Sanish formation is made [...]
Tests for oil planned near turtle mountains
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — An area near the Turtle Mountains in Bottineau County may be the next oil hot spot, the state’s mineral resources director says. Lynn Helms said tests are planned in the next few months. “We’re going to run some tests in some wells this winter and over this next year. We think [...]
North Dakota’s economy solid
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) _ A Nebraska economist says North Dakota was the only state in the region with an economic indicator of expansion last month. Professor Ernie Goss of Creighton University said North Dakota was the only state in the Mid-America Economic Survey to have an economic indicator above growth-neutral. The figure dipped to 55.7 [...]
Your weekly North Dakota energy news
Energy news from North Dakota and surrounding states, updated weekly. This week: Otter Tail is given the go-ahead to purchase part of a wind project near Valley City, and recoverable oil estimates from the Williston Basin are released.
Op-Ed: Five creative ways to start a business
By Russell Smith, SBA’s Region VIII Administrator Creating a start-up business during turbulent economic times can be a challenging task. But business ownership can be immensely rewarding, and with good business practices, the chances of success can be good. Research by the U.S. Small Business Administration shows that nearly three-quarters of all new businesses (with [...]
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