Annual Meeting Highlights
A Recap of the 2024 Annual Meeting in Watford City
The 2024 North Dakota Petroleum Council Annual Meeting was held September 17-18 in Watford City. The meeting featured 450+ registrants who listened to over 30 speakers and panelists discussing new industry technologies, important issues affecting the state, and celebrating new award winners for 2024.
The 3-day event kicked off with the September Board of Directors Meeting on Tuesday. Following the meeting the board joined other attendees for a Welcome Social at the Rough Rider Center.
Wednesday’s agenda was highlighted by the NDPC Chairman’s Luncheon and presentations from speakers including:
- Rick Muncrief, CEO, Devon Energy
- Bryan Pickett, General Manager – Americas Unconventionals, ExxonMobil
- Nathan Anderson, new Director of ND Department of Mineral Resources
- Darren Schmidt, Assistant Director for Energy, Oil and Gas, Energy & Environmental Research Center
- Eric Nelson, Director of Technology, Creedence Energy Services
The Chairman’s Luncheon featured the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation Year In Reveiw and the presentation of the 2024 NDPC Industry and Leadership Awards including:
| Todd Slawson, NDPC Chairman of the Board of Directors |
- NDPC Member of the Year – SandPro
- NDPC Distinguished Industry Leader Award – Edward Ridl
- NPDC Public Service Award – Daryl Dukart
- NDPC Hall of Fame Inductee – Lawrence Bender
Other topics covered:
- GRAND ENERGY, A New Vision for Skilled Workforce
- Underdeveloped Resources in the Three Forks Formation
- New Technology Presentations
- WISERoads
The day concluded with a social and dinner at the McKenzie County Ag Expo Complex, providing attendees the opportunity to network and connect with industry leaders.
Lawrence Bender recieves the 2024 NDPC Hall of Fame Award and is surrounded by former Hall of Fame Inductees.
Thursday’s meetings continued with presentations from:
- Panel discussion on Bakken Power Supply
- Troy Downing, Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and Montana Republican Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives
- Panel discussion regarding the Property Tax Elimination Measure
- Justin Kringstad, Executive Director, ND Pipeline Authority
- Panel discussion regarding Adding Value to Bakken Gas
The Annual Meeting concluded with closing remarks from NDPC President Ron Ness who expressed his gratitude for the generosity and hospitality of the people of Watford City, announcing the Annual Meeting will be back in Watford City in September 2025.
The NDPC is grateful to all of the sponsors, staff members, volunteers and vendors who made the 2024 Annual Meeting a great success. We can’t wait to come back in 2025!