About Us
We serve the industry and our members through advocacy, learning, and fostering business and networking opportunities.
Advocacy
Networking
Training and Learning Opportunities
Community Outreach
Our Story
The NDPC has been the primary voice of the oil and gas industry in North Dakota since 1952.
The North Dakota Petroleum Council’s (NDPC) purpose is to provide governmental relations support to the more than 550 companies it represents who are involved in all aspects of the oil and gas industry including oil and gas production, refining, pipeline, mineral leasing, consulting, legal work, and oil field service activities in North Dakota, South Dakota, and the Rocky Mountain region. The NDPC is also supported by members of the American Petroleum Institute (API) who have interests in North Dakota and South Dakota.
The NDPC has been the primary voice of the oil and gas industry in North Dakota since 1952. The association has a long history of legislative and regulatory success in North Dakota, which has led to a favorable business climate for the oil and gas industry in the Williston Basin. Through the years, NDPC has evolved from a division of the American Petroleum Institute with support from the Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association (RMOGA) and eventually the North Dakota Oil and Gas Association (NDOGA), to the present structure as a standalone association.
Our Mission
The North Dakota Petroleum Council’s mission is to promote and enhance the discovery, development, production, transportation, refining, conservation, and marketing of oil and gas in North Dakota, South Dakota, and the Rocky Mountain region; to promote opportunities for open discussion, lawful interchange of information, and education concerning the petroleum industry; to monitor and influence legislative and regulatory activities on the state and national level; and to accumulate and disseminate information concerning the petroleum industry to foster the best interests of the public and industry.
Members
of Top ND Producers are Members
Percent of ND Production by NDPC Members
What we do
Advocacy, Networking, Information, Training, and Outreach
Advocacy
The NDPC is promotes and enhances the discovery, development, production, transportation and processing of oil and gas in North Dakota by facilitating open discussions among members, influencing regulatory policies, and engaging key stakeholders.
Networking & Events
The NDPC hosts several events throughout the year that allow networking with peers and industry leaders to grow your customer base, learn about the latest advancement in the industry, exhibit or advertise your products and services, and volunteer for or engage in the community.
Training and programs
In addition to several speaker series and events that give members insight into the latest industry trends, the NDPC offers several programs and training opportunities for its members, including the One Basin – One Way! Standardized Orientation Program and New and Emerging Leaders Training.
Our Staff
RON NESS
PresidentBrady Pelton
Vice President & General CounselKay Roth
Office ManagerReva Kautz
Director of CommunicationsEric Delzer
Regulatory Affairs ManagerMicaela Rud
Executive AssistantBecky Ness
Special Projects CoordinatorOur Board
TODD SLAWSON
Slawson Exploration Company*BRENT LOHNES
Hess Corporation*JEFF HERMAN
Petro-Hunt, LLC*LAWRENCE BENDER
Fredrikson & Byron*Chad Arey
Energy Transfer, LPMark Anderson
WBI Energy, Inc.Mike Armstrong
The Armstrong CorporationJamie Benard
SOGC, Inc.KATE BLACK
Inland Oil & GasKevin Black
Creedence Energy ServicesJosh Blackaby
SandPro LLCShane Bryans
Ham's Well Service Inc.Danita Bye
The Triple TJosh DeMorrett
ConocoPhillips*Duane Fadness
Liberty Resources LLCTim Furlong
Irish Oil & Gas, Inc.Kevin Gant
XTO Energy*KYLE GARDNER
Cobra Oil & Gas Corp.LUCAS GJOVIG
GO Wireline, LLCDarrin Henke
Chord Energy*Jason Homiston
ND Energy ServicesBlu Hulsey
Continental Resources*Kent Kirkhammer
NewKota Services & RentalsDUANE KLABUNDE
Enbridge Pipelines (ND) LLCKate Klossner
Marathon Petroleum CorporationRyan Kopseng
Missouri River RoyaltyBruce Larsen
Kraken ResourcesRyan Leininger
New Wave Energy ServicesBob Mau
Eagle Operating, Inc.Kathy Neset
NESET*Preston Page
Dakota Energy, LLCTodd Shields
ONEOK*Craig Smith
Crowley Fleck PLLP*Tad True
True CompaniesWilliam Westler
Devon Energy*Gillian Wilkin
Zavanna Energy, LLC2025 Premier Partners
Our events and efforts aren't possible without the support of our members. Thanks to all our Premier Partners for their sponsorship! Learn more about becoming a Premier Partner here.
