Press Releases
Latest news and announcements from the NDPC.
NDPC Hires Sydney Arends as Marketing Specialist
Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) announced that Sydney Arends has joined the organization as a Marketing and Communications Specialist. In this position, Sydney will work with the North Dakota Petroleum Council and North Dakota Petroleum Foundation to implement a digital communications strategy through social media marketing and event promotion.
“Sydney’s experience will bring a new perspective to our team,” said Ron Ness, President of the NDPC. “We look forward to using her knowledge and talents to represent our member organizations and grow support for North Dakota’s diverse energy industry.”
Sydney brings a grassroots background to this position, having spent two and a half years working for a grassroots environmental non-profit, advocating for all-of-the-above energy policy. Most recently, Sydney served as an Assistant to the House Majority Leader during the 67th North Dakota Legislative Assembly, curating communications and social media, and helping with other legislative work.
Sydney attended North Dakota State University where she studied Strategic Communications and Chemistry.
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Other News
NDPC President Ron Ness Testifies Before Senate Energy Subcommittee
NDPC President Ron Ness testified before the Senate Energy Subcommittee on July 13, 2022. The hearing examined pathways to lower energy prices.
Ron Ness, NDPC President, Receives EERC’s Energy Champion Award
North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness was named the 12th recipient of the Energy Champion Award presented by the University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC).
Oil & Gas Trades Call on Biden to Address Energy Security
On March 18, 2022, the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) joined a coalition of 10 oil and natural gas trade associations in sending a LETTER to President Biden urging him to take action and join with the industry to address rising energy prices and encourage domestic production to ensure energy security.