BAKKEN 411
Quick links to Bakken information:
Bakken Formation Map (Source: geology.com)
The list below is not all inclusive, but as Synergy Station becomes aware of more research and referral links we’ll update the list.
Williston Wire - New Aggregator for Bakken Related News
The Williston Wire is produced by Williston Economic Development and may be the best repository of information to do your research. It compiles applicable stories from other online sources as well as provides some content it creates. I highly recommend reviewing the archives to get a sense of what’s going on and signing up to receive the e-mail.
Williston Economic Development
Visit the Williston Economic Development department website and click on Resources to access updated presentations, studies, relocations guides, and more.
Williston Economic Development Community Portal
Another site produced by Williston Economic Development, it is the portal to the community. It includes link to the major information sources including the City, Economic Development, the Williston Chamber and more.
Local News for Williston, North Dakota
The Williston Herald website helps you keep tabs on what is going on in this area. It is also one of the most visited sites in Williston.
The building industry should visit this site to review the Building Department and Planning and Zoning Department sections. Also, the homepage contains a link to the GIS Server where you can access interactive maps including property owner information and zoning overlays.
Williston Area Builders Association
The Williston Area Builders Association is the local trade association for the residential and commercial construction industry.
The Williston Chamber website includes a member directory where you can find listings for realtors, banks, title companies and other service providers.
North Dakota Petroleum Council
The North Dakota Petroleum Council is a trade association for the energy industry and a good resource for industry information.
North Dakota – Department of Mineral Resources – Oil & Gas Division
The Oil and Gas Division of the North Dakota Dept. of Mineral Resources website contains information pertinent to oil industry activity including active drilling rigs. The GIS Map Server shows the location of every active drilling rig on record in North Dakota.
August 6, 2012 - 4:54 PM
Hi Laura,
Do you know:
- Past ten years rig count in the Bakken formation.
- Next ten years projected rig count in the Bakken formation.
- Estimated average direct job creation per rig.
- Estimated average indirect job creation per rig.
If not, can you direct me to someone who do.
Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Daniel