Press Releases
Latest news and announcements from the NDPC.
Eric Delzer is New Regulatory Affairs Manager for North Dakota Petroleum Council
October 2023 – NDPC hired Erick Delzer as Regulatory Affairs Manager for the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC).
Eric Delzer has been the Regulatory Affairs Manager for the North Dakota Petroleum Council since October 2023. He grew up in rural western North Dakota and is a lifelong resident. He has over a decade of experience in regulatory affairs and a strong passion for advocacy. He previously served as a division director for the North Dakota Department of Agriculture where he was a senior adviser to Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. His professional resume includes working on many diverse and high-profile regulatory issues from the Waters of the U.S. to the Dakota Access Pipeline. His strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement skills, and legislative expertise have made him a respected voice in the fight against federal overreach.

Other News
The Future of Oil and Natural Gas Industry in North Dakota Is Bright
OP-ED BY RON NESSWe all benefit from a strong oil and natural gas industry. The billions of dollars in taxes and royalties paid to the State of North Dakota each year pay for education, infrastructure, and social services across our great state. In fact, over 50% of...
NDPC Welcomes Eric Delzer
North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) is excited to announce the new hire of Eric Delzer as the organization’s Regulatory Affairs Manager. In his new role, Eric will manage the regulatory portfolio with direction from the industry experts within the NDPC Regulatory...
NDPC Creates Bakken GROW (Global Recruitment of Oilfield Workers) Program
The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) is responding to the workforce shortage for its oil and natural gas company members by creating a new program called Bakken GROW (Global Recruitment of Oilfield Workers) which will be an innovative way to bring new workers to...