Press Releases
Latest news and announcements from the NDPC.
NDPC President Ron Ness Discusses Energy Prices at Senate Energy Subcommittee
July 13, 2022 – North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness was invited by Senator Hoeven to participate in a Senate Energy Subcommittee hearing to examine “Pathways to Lower Energy Prices.”
There was a lively discussion about the need to increase oil production to bring down energy prices, and what policies and regulations need to change to make that possible.
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Other News
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.
Brady Pelton Named North Dakota Petroleum Council Vice President
The North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC) has named Brady Pelton as its new Vice President and General Counsel. The Vice President position was previously held by Kari Cutting, who retired from the organization in June 2021.