NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF OIL AND GAS PRODUCING COUNTIES
NDAOGPC Newsletter
May 19, 2013 |
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Greetings!
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The North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties (NDAOGPC) is the trusted and unified voice for the betterment of the citizens of North Dakota and the membership of the North Dakota Association of Oil and Gas Producing Counties. Through this newsletter we strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information surrounding the energy activities throughout the North Dakota energy producing counties. |
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Save the Date!
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 The NDAOGPC 2013 Annual Meeting date has been set for Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Dickinson, ND.
Be sure to mark your calendars for another exciting meeting lined with speakers, information, and networking opportunities!
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Dust Control Conference Scheduled
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Western county commissioners and road superintendents are invited to hear a presentation from ND State Health Dept. staffer Dave Glatt along with Frances Schwindt, western county dust study manager, and Gerry Fisher with the ND Energy Infrastructure and Impact Office. They will meet at the Outlaws Ballroom in Watford City, ND on June 12, 2013. The group will meet from 10am to noon and discuss dust control options for county gravel roads, including state-approved select saltwater brine from specific wells, and state funding programs.
 Please have your county and road staff represented at this meeting. During the 2013 legislative session, the state legislature allocated $3 million for three counties in a dust control best practices pilot study: Bowman, Dunn and Mountrail counties. Another $3 million could possibly be available from energy impact grants to other counties after the pilot study is completed. The State Land Board makes the final decision on the second round of $3 million.
It's expected the three-county study will take several months. Early testing shows calcium absorbs moisture from the air and does a better job than just salt.Some clay added to gravel also stabilizes the road bed in certain areas. The State Health Dept. is in the process of testing various salt water brines to determine which brines could be accessed for county roads under certain applications. The study results from Francis Schwindt can be found here. County commissioners are encouraged to invite their road superintendents to attend.
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Update from Lynn Helms
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Lynn Helms, the director of the ND Industrial Commission's Department of Mineral Resources, recently testified before two congressional committees in the nation's capitol. Helms shared the message on the importance of the Keystone XL pipeline and how long term oil and gas tax policy are key to members of the oil and gas industry. During Helms' trip to Washington, D.C., he also had the opportunity to provide additional information to members of Congress through individual talks with U.S. Senators and Representatives. More information on Helms' trip to Washington and the status of North Dakota's oil and gas activity can be found here. |
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Upcoming Events
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Vision West ND continues to move forward with its regional plan, with most local steering committees edging closer to the implementation phases of their local strategic planning. Up on the calendar for the remainder of May are the McKenzie County planning session (May 20-21) and the Bowman County planning session (May 22-23). Here, steering committees in those counties will meet and identify the economic strategies and quality of life initiatives they would like to work on in their counties and begin developing their local strategic plans. Also on the calendar is the next Vision West ND Consortium meeting, which will take place June 13 at the ND Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora.
CI Energy Group's Forum on Workforce Accommodation, Housing and Infrastructure for the Bakken is also fast approaching. The forum, being held June 4-5 in Bismarck, ND, will equip attendees with the practical information they need to ensure organizations are prepared to address the critical housing and logistics challenges the region is facing. This first of its kind event will allow organizations to engage with top industry experts and leading government figures and gain key insights and strategies on a rapidly changing area of North Dakota. Join us on June 4-5th in Bismarck, ND. Register today by calling 1-877-927-7936 or book online at www.workforcebakken.com/ndaogpc. The North Dakota Petroleum Coun cil is again hosting its 5th Annual Bakken Rocks CookFest this year on July 16 in Powers Lake and July 18 in Parshall. CookFest is a community outreach event that is held in two communities impacted by oil and gas development and is an opportunity for the industry to give back while residents learn more about the industry and the companies operating in their area. CookFest includes a Bakken Basics Education session from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm and live entertainment and BBQ served by industry CookTeams begins at 5:00 pm (CDT).
Finally, be sure to mark your calendars for the NDAOGPC 2013 Annual Meeting set for Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Dickinson, ND.
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Please take your time to review all materials and links provided for your convenience. We will continue to provide you up-to-date information on upcoming events and news happening in North Dakota's oil and gas producing counties!
Sincerely,
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Vicky Steiner
Executive Director
Brady Pelton
Deputy Executive Director
ND Assoc. of Oil & Gas Producing Counties
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