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STAFF BLOG NIE ROCKS! Oil spill questions and answers
Here is an informative article from MCT/McClatchy newspapers. It takes a look at the history of oil and offshore drilling in a question and answer format to help put the recent oil spill in conte...
Posted on 6/17/10 at 12:00 AM
Company touts natural gas processing projects in N.D. 
An energy company is holding a grand opening ceremony Wednesday at new natural gas processing facilities in Williston, in northwest North Dakota.
By Associated Press , May 07, 2013
Companies eager to mine frac sand despite uncertainty
The rush to mine frac sand in Wisconsin and Minnesota has slowed. The silica sand is still needed to pull natural gas from the earth through hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which is happening in other states. But demand for the sand isn't growing as fast as it was a couple of years ago. Despite the trend, several Minnesota companies are still eager to mine it.
By Elizabeth Dunbar , April 10, 2013
Gas line break cuts service in Grand Forks
Natural gas service was disrupted to about 30 Grand Forks homes Tuesday when a gas line was broken by workers repairing a water line, the city said.
By Christopher Bjorke , February 26, 2013
ND bill cuts exemption for wasting natural gas
A Fargo Democrat has introduced the toughest legislation to date aimed at curbing the oil industry's practice of burning and wasting natural gas as an unwanted byproduct of oil production.
By Associated Press , February 07, 2013
ND lawmakers mulling tax exemption for natural gas
More than one-third of natural gas produced in the state goes up in smoke as wasted byproduct of oil production.
By Associated Press , January 15, 2013
Gas explosion levels Massachusetts building; at least 18 hurt
A natural gas explosion in one of New England's biggest cities on Friday leveled a strip club with a boom heard for miles and heavily damaged a dozen other buildings but didn't kill anyone, authorities said.
By Susan Haigh , November 23, 2012
Indianapolis blast investigation focuses on natural gas
The search for what caused a massive, deadly explosion that rocked an Indianapolis neighborhood turned to natural gas Monday, with officials checking gas lines and a homeowner saying a problem furnace could be to blame.
By Charles Wilson and Tom LoBianco , November 12, 2012
ND regulator says natural gas not just for heating
The chairman of North Dakota's Public Service Commission says as the state's natural gas production increases, it will be used for things other than heating homes.
By Associated Press , August 30, 2012
Site plan approved for ND natural gas processor
An energy company has been given the go-ahead to start construction of a new natural gas processing plant in northwestern North Dakota.
By Associated Press , August 29, 2012
ND mulls $1 million grant for mobile fertilizer plants
A New York company wants $1 million in North Dakota taxpayer aid to explore a proposal for mobile plants that turn natural gas into farm fertilizer. The state Industrial Commission will consider the request next week.
By Associated Press , August 15, 2012
Crew caps natural gas leak at Stillwater prison
An Xcel Energy crew has capped a natural gas leak at Stillwater state prison that prompted an evacuation of several shops where prisoners were working.
By Associated Press , August 10, 2012
Mark Trechock, Dickinson, N.D., letter: Renewables offer better bet than coal
True, the cost of natural gas has gone up and down. But the cost of coal is going up steadily and will accelerate as easy-to-mine reserves shrink.
That’s one reason why power companies are investing in natural gas.
By Mark Trechock , July 28, 2012
ONEOK to add natural gas processing
ONEOK Partners is planning to build a new natural gas processing facility in eastern McKenzie County, the company announced this week.
By Teri Finneman , July 28, 2012
Natural gas production could quadruple
Natural gas production in the Williston Basin could more than quadruple current levels, pushing North Dakota into a more leading role in supplying the U.S. natural gas market, according to a study released Wednesday.
By Amy Dalrymple , July 26, 2012
Electric rates not falling along with fuel costs
A plunge in the price of natural gas has made it cheaper for utilities to produce electricity. But the savings aren't translating to lower rates for customers. Instead, U.S. electricity prices are going up.
By Jonathan Fahey , July 11, 2012
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