Friday, April 26, 2013

Williston Wire -- Book Recommendation on North Dakota

Headlines only; it is easy to subscribe to the Williston Wire.

Job seekers continue to flock to Williston.

ND oil production still on the rise.

USDA to make it easier to qualify for home in the oil patch.

Williston implement dealer to close after 23 years; can't find workers to staff his business.

Editorial: the oil patch in the west also greatly (positively) impacts the Red River Valley on the east.

New book: Northern Utopia: Rebirth of American Dream, Mat Chaudry -- a must-have guide book for folks moving to North Dakota. 

Tesoro and Savage announce joint venture to construct/operate a CBR terminal at Port of Vancouver.

Williston Basin exports by rail surpass 70%.

Evolution continues: densities could reach 24 wells/pad; 6,000 wells over next three years.

Continental Resources' Three Forks Third Bench is a significant development in the Bakken. [Comment: until I see more, I equate this with the enthusiasm  we saw for the Tyler.]

ND state auction: May 7. 14,808 acres; 195 separate tracts; 13 counties; average tract: 76 acres.

Paddlefish season to open May 1.