Bakken

The U.S. Department of Energy renewed a $25-million research agreement with the University of North Dakota’s EERC to advance oil, gas, geothermal and carbon capture technologies tied to domestic energy development.

North Dakota oil producers are taking a cautious approach to drilling expansion despite higher crude prices tied to the Iran conflict and tighter global supply conditions.

MDU Resources said its proposed Bakken East Pipeline received 1.4 billion cubic feet per day of shipper interest, with estimated project costs now reaching up to $3.2 billion.

A subsidiary of Enbridge has received a U.S. presidential permit to construct and operate a cross-border crude pipeline segment in North Dakota, enabling transport between the U.S. and Canada.

The U.S. has issued multiple permits for cross-border oil pipelines with Canada, including approval for new Bakken Pipeline facilities in North Dakota and continued operations for Enbridge systems.

Bakken gas takeaway is set to increase as TC Energy's Northern Border moves to bring its Bison XPress expansion online at full 300,000 Dth/d capacity, supported by new compression in North Dakota.

North Dakota crude output is expected to rise as operators restart inactive wells and higher oil prices support increased activity heading into spring.

U.S. natural gas futures rose as freezing conditions in North Dakota cut output, while ongoing pipeline constraints in the Permian Basin continue to trap supply and pressure regional markets.

U.S. natural gas production reached a record average of 118.5 billion cubic feet per day in 2025, driven largely by growth in the Permian, Appalachia and Haynesville regions, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Hess Midstream has announced a $60 million share and unit repurchase, including equity purchases from Chevron and public shareholders, as part of its strategy to boost distributable cash flow and shareholder returns.

Tallgrass and Bridger Pipeline have launched a 35-day binding open season to secure shipper commitments for expanded crude oil capacity moving from the Bakken to the Seahorse Pipeline system.

North Dakota crude production is expected to remain steady this year with drilling activity holding near 26 rigs, even after winter-related shut-ins and recent tariff developments.

Phase I covers 136 miles of a planned 344-mile pipeline system announced last year.

Global natural gas liquids volumes are projected to rise through 2035, with North America maintaining the largest share as petrochemical demand and shale gas production support long-term growth.

The Final Environmental Impact Statement clears the last major regulatory step before the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers decides whether Dakota Access can continue operating beneath Lake Oahe — a decision that could end years of uncertainty for one of the nation’s most controversial oil pipelines.