Highlights That Help You See the Bigger Picture
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(VIDEO) North Dakota’s Blueprint for Carbon Storage: How the Department of Mineral Resources Regulates Class VI Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Sequestration
North Dakota has built one of the most complete regulatory frameworks for geologic storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the United States. The Department of Mineral Resources (DMR), under the North Dakota Industrial Commission (NDIC), is the state agency with regulatory authority over the UIC Class VI Program. In that …
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North Dakota by the Numbers: Energy, Agriculture, and Public Infrastructure
North Dakota’s public agencies, elected leaders, private industry, and academic institutions deliver key highlights from across the state. This collaboration of data creates pathways for meaningful context about North Dakota. Clean Air, Clean Water North Dakota consistently ranks high when it comes to air and water quality. With an average …
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(VIDEO) Ellendale, ND, A Small Town Shaping a Digital Revolution
Ellendale is a rural community in southeastern North Dakota, home to approximately 1,000 people. With deep roots in agriculture and a straightforward way of life, the town embodies the essence of rural North Dakota, a blend of tradition and resilience set against the vast backdrop of the prairie. The region …
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(VIDEO) Applied Digital Aligns Climate and Energy to Transform Data Centers
When you flip a light switch or turn on a faucet, you rarely pause to consider the electricity traveling through transmission lines or water flowing seamlessly through underground pipes. Every time you make a call, shop online or access your medical records, there’s a silent, vital infrastructure at work. Behind …
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New Reports Highlight North Dakota’s Tax Policy and Co2-Enhanced Oil Recovery Potential
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota Tax Commissioner’s Office and Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) have released reports that forecast the economic potential of CO₂-enhanced oil recovery (CO₂-EOR) in North Dakota. These studies underscore the state’s strategic advantages in leveraging CO₂ utilization to drive sustainable energy production, economic growth …
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North Dakota Hits Carbon Capture Milestone: 1 Million Metric Tons Stored
New CO2 piping associated with the CO2 sequestration project that houses the control and measuring devices at the outlet of the compressor station before it goes underground and eventually to the well sites. Photo by Basin Electric Power Cooperative
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VIDEO: STAND Docuseries Introduction
I’m Kayla Ver Helst, sustainability officer at the Bank of North Dakota. Growing up with a father who was a coal miner and grandparents who were lifelong farmers, I learned the value of our land, water and skies. Over the years, I’ve worked on initiatives with people who are committed …
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(VIDEO) Valence Natural Gas Solutions Transforms Natural Gas Capture in the North Dakota Bakken
I’m Kayla Ver Helst, sustainability officer at Bank of North Dakota, talking today about natural gas capture and utilization in North Dakota. Across the global energy landscape, natural gas accounts for about a quarter of electricity generation. Due to its ease of storage and transportability, natural gas is a solution …
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North Dakota Unveils Phase 1 of Priority Climate Action Plan
North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released the first phase of the North Dakota Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP), the state’s initial roadmap focused on environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Developed with extensive input from residents, community leadersand major economic sectors, the plan outlines five strategies designed …
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North Dakota Reveals Blueprint for Sustainable Energy and Agriculture Growth
Bank of North Dakota has released the report STAND (Sustain. Transform. Authenticate. North Dakota.), showcasing North Dakota’s proactive approach to balancing economic growth in energy and agriculture with sustainability goals. The report emphasizes the state’s reliance on its robust natural resources to meet both domestic and global food and energy …
