Development of the Tyler formation in prospect mode
Since Hess Oil discovered oil near Tioga in 1951, companies have economically produced oil and natural gas from more than 20 geologic formations in North Dakota's share of the Williston Basin.
More than 3,400 people from 49 states and eight foreign countries are registered for next week's Williston Basin Petroleum Conference, with more expected to register when the conference begins May 20.
ND to get first liquefied natural gas processing plant
A North Dakota company announced plans Wednesday for the state's first production facility for liquefied natural gas, some of which will be used to supplement diesel fuel burned by oil drilling rigs and fracking operations.
Close, but no milestone: N.D. oil production up, but not 1 million barrels yet
North Dakota oil production hit another all-time high in March at 977,051 barrels per day after three months of tough winter weather slowed the state's oil activity.
