Getting oil out of the ground more efficiently is a major goal. Senator Conrad is in Dickinson today to talk about enhanced oil recovery--which is said to get more oil out of the ground and be environmentally friendly.
It is a process where CO2 is pumped into the ground and pushes oil into the processing pipe. This allows an increase in oil pulled from the ground from 20 percent to 80 percent. Conrad says it's also considered better for the environment by getting that C-O-2 out of the air. Senator Conrad is a supporter of the process already being used in Canada.
Kent Conrad "We need incentives for this to occur and so I've introduced legislation along with Senator Rockefeller, Senator Enzi of Wyoming and we have been assured by the chairman of the Finance committee by the end of this year that this legislation will move forward. So we're very excited about the opportunity."
The U.S. currently pays one billion dollars a day abroad for oil. Brad Crabtree of Great Plains Institute says that over 40 years--this recovery process could generate 100 billion dollars in revenue.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:59:11 GMT
North Dakota's Amber Alert Plan was put to the test today. Each year, the Department of Emergency Services simulates a child gone missing in North Dakota. The goal is to ensure coordination with local
North Dakota's Amber Alert Plan was put to the test today. Each year, the Department of Emergency Services simulates a child gone missing in North Dakota. The goal is to ensure coordination with local
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:54:57 GMT
A new transportation head steps into the driver's seat. Governor Jack Dalrymple appoints Grant Levi as the Director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation. He has more than 30 years with
A new transportation head steps into the driver's seat. Governor Jack Dalrymple appoints Grant Levi as the Director of the North Dakota Department of Transportation. He has more than 30 years with
Celebrate the western way of life at the annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering this weekend in Medora. Gathering founder, Bill Lowman explains how it came to be, and the highlights of this weekend's e
Celebrate the western way of life at the annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering this weekend in Medora. Gathering founder, Bill Lowman explains how it came to be, and the highlights of this weekend's e
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:40:44 GMT
As school winds down many students prepare to say goodbye for the summer, but one senior at Mandan High School has already left a huge mark in his community. If you know Michael Kaip, you know he loves
Born with cerebral palsy, Michael Kaip is the founder of Dreams in Motion, an organization that allows athletes of all abilities to compete in all sports.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:52:33 GMT
After a record setting rain that lasted nearly 4 days the sun is finally shining and many farmers and ranchers are smiling. Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin takes you out to the green pastures near Tappen. The
After a record setting rain that lasted nearly 4 days the sun is finally shining and many farmers and ranchers are smiling. Ag Reporter Sarah Gustin takes you out to the green pastures near Tappen. The
American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory.
American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary.
The Obama administration acknowledged publicly for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2009 in Pakistan and Yemen. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve...
The Obama administration acknowledged for the first time Wednesday that four American citizens have been killed in drone strikes in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009. The disclosure to Congress comes on the eve of a major...
Lois Lerner of the IRS joins a diverse roll call of people who have invoked Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination in refusing to answer questions at congressional hearings over the years.
The baseball star, the Hollywood 10, Oliver North. And Lois Lerner of the IRS.
The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation.
A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities in central Florida early Wednesday after he turned violent while being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects, officials said.
Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on.
Anthony Weiner knows there may be a lot of New Yorkers who would never consider voting for him again, but he says he's running for mayor because he wants to bring his ideas to the fore - and win.
A Linderwood man has been arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after walking around naked and then breaking out a patrol car window and escaping after an officer arrested him.
A Linderwood man has been arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest after walking around naked and then breaking out a patrol car window and escaping after an officer arrested him.
More than a thousand people have evacuated their northeastern North Dakota homes because floodwaters are threatening a dam on the Tongue River. Officials have been working to shore up the Renwick Dam west of Cavalier and...
Critics of silica sand mining had hoped the Minnesota Legislature would adopt aggressive statewide rules to protect people and the environment. What finally emerged from the just-finished session, however, was a...
Critics of silica sand mining had hoped the Minnesota Legislature would adopt aggressive statewide rules to protect people and the environment. What finally emerged from the just-finished session, however, was a compromise...
By KRISTI EATON Associated Press A North Dakota advertising agency is suing the creators of a Cartoon Network show, alleging that they copied a Department of Transportation marketing campaign.
By KRISTI EATON Associated Press A North Dakota advertising agency is suing the creators of a Cartoon Network show, alleging that they copied a Department of Transportation marketing campaign.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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