Is the Bakken Over-Hyped?

Two or three years ago there were many, many websites that argued that the Bakken was over-hyped. I often left comments on those blogs. One blog-master got so tired for my positive comments about the Bakken, she banned me from her site. Smile.

No, the Bakken won't solve the world's problems, and it won't make the US energy independent, but it certainly has been a boon to North Dakota. It's been a very interesting story. I've learned much about the oil industry, and maybe even more about the politics of oil. But I digress, as I usually do.

Today, again, another story, this time in Reuters with a story that reminds us of the impact that the Bakken has had on North Dakota.

The Reuters story: North Dakota and Alaska lead job creation. Original link from the Drudge Report. 

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July 30, 2010: Bakken counties lead North Dakota in wages.