We Keep North Dakota Going Strong!
The North Dakota Petroleum Council is a trade association that represents 185 companies involved in all aspects of the oil and gas industry including oil and gas production, refining, pipeline, transportation, mineral leasing, consulting, legal work, and oil field service activities in North Dakota, South Dakota, and the Rocky Mountain Region. Petroleum Council members produced 80% of the nearly 62 million barrels of oil produced in North Dakota in 2008.
2010 Williston Basin Petroleum Conference
May 2-4, 2010 - Bismarck Civic Center - Bismarck, North Dakota
All exhibit booths have been SOLD. The waiting list for booths has reached its limit. Sponsorships still available online.
Agenda, flight, hotel and other general information can be found on the 2010 WBPC page.
Bakken VOC Emission Control Solutions Session
This informational session will cover the important issue of the venting of Bakken gases from crude oil roduction storage tanks. This meeting will define unacceptable VOC levels and discuss measurement techniques for controlling the emissions. The session will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Bismarck, ND. Cost is $35 per person, lunch included.
To register, complete and submit the registration form online.
Or, print, complete and mail the form, along with $35 per person, to:
NDPC - Bakken VOC • PO Box 1395 • Bismarck, ND 58502.
2010 Teacher Education Seminar
June 7-10
Space is limited - Register Now!
This four-day event expands participating teachers' knowledge of the North Dakota oil and gas industry, from its prehistoric beginnings to the final product. Two hours of graduate level continuing education credit will be available from UND for a small fee. More information is available on the Teacher Education Seminar page.
NDPC Scholarships available
The Petroleum Council is offering four $500 scholarships to students attending a North Dakota college who are pursuing a degree in a field related to petroleum engineering or geology. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2010. Visit the NDPC Scholarships page for more information.
Ad hoc committee seats now open to voting members
As the North Dakota Petroleum Council moves toward a committee process for managing a growing list of issues, we encourage voting members to get involved and make a difference by joining any committees that strike their interest. For a description of committee and task force duties, see the Ad Hoc Committee Sign-up page.
Royalty Information Center
In an effort to educate royalty owners and the general public about information regarding oil field royalties, the Petroleum Council has put together a set of Frequently Asked Questions, which include links to state information and company contact information. View the Royalty Information Center.
