Week 49: December 3 -- December 9, 2011

Biggest news story of the week: pipeline company to invest $145 million in new rail transport. 

In-depth look at one of the most exciting oil companies in the Bakken: KOG.

Kudlow talking head: fracking ban goes from possibility to probability.

EPA's shenanigans in Wyoming.

Six-stage frack results in huge Bakken well.

Tesoro to increase diesel production: big headline, little increase.

Dickinson residents gasping at growth -- The Dickinson Press gasps.

$1.2 billion for western ND roads.

Oil industry pouring $2 billion/month into western ND.

Whiting to build another natural gas plant south; south of Belfield, 

Carbo Ceramics analysis.

Huge Harry Stroh well; Fayette field update.