North Dakota

Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in North Dakota — 47 stories and counting.

US Crude Output Hits Record 13.934M b/d in April

EIA data show US crude production climbed to a record 13.934 million b/d in April, with Texas, New Mexico, and North Dakota all posting strong gains as producers responded to higher oil prices.

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Industry

Chevron Pursues Data Center Power Deals Across Midwest, Rockies, and Gulf Coast

Following its landmark West Texas deal with Microsoft, Chevron is actively exploring additional natural gas power projects to serve data centers across multiple US regions.

Jun 26, 2026

Industry

Citi Forecasts Oil Dropping to $60–$65 by Q1 2027 as Hormuz Flows Normalize

Citi expects oil prices to trend lower over the next six to 12 months, targeting $60 to $65 per barrel by the first quarter of 2027, citing normalizing flows through the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran agreement.

Jun 21, 2026

Editorial image: Oil tanker through Hormuz strait - Citi Forecasts Oil Dropping to $60–$65 by Q1 2027 as Hormuz Flows Normalize

Industry

North Dakota Oil Output Expected to Hold Steady Despite Price Softness, Regulator Says

North Dakota's top oil regulator says production should remain stable near current levels despite falling crude prices, with two operators planning to add rigs.

Jun 19, 2026

Industry

Alberta Junior Producer's Off-Grid Oil Battery Shows What Single-Scope Power Contracts Can Do

A Central Alberta junior producer powered up a remote multi-well oil battery by bundling electrical construction, instrumentation, and on-site generation under one contractor, offering a model for field service companies in off-grid development work.

Jun 18, 2026

Industry

Iran Deal Optimism Sends Oil Prices Tumbling, Creating Contract Uncertainty for Field Operators

Oil prices dropped sharply on reports that a US-Iran nuclear deal could be weeks away, adding fresh pricing uncertainty for field service companies managing multi-month contracts in volatile energy markets.

Jun 14, 2026

Editorial image: Idle contractor yard, price uncertainty - Iran Deal Optimism Sends Oil Prices Tumbling, Creating Contract Uncertainty for Field Operators

Industry

Enverus Models Brent Above $100 Through Mid-2027 as Hormuz Disruption Drains OECD Stocks to 20-Year Lows

Enverus Intelligence Research projects OECD crude inventories will fall to 20-year lows by late 2026, keeping Brent above $100/bbl through Q3 2027 — a sustained price environment with major implications for E&P budgets and field service demand.

Jun 14, 2026

Editorial image: Vast pumpjack field, midday scale - Enverus Models Brent Above $100 Through Mid-2027 as Hormuz Disruption Drains OECD Stocks to 20-Year Lows

Industry

Industrial Construction Holds Steady in Upper Midwest as Commercial, Residential Activity Falls

A Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis survey found 54% of Upper Midwest construction firms reported declining activity this spring, with industrial and data center work the lone bright spots in the region.

Jun 9, 2026

Editorial image: Industrial site dawn, Midwest - Industrial Construction Holds Steady in Upper Midwest as Commercial, Residential Activity Falls

Industry

Trump Directs $850M to Restart and Upgrade Coal Plants Across 15 States

The Trump administration is directing up to $850 million toward upgrading operating coal plants, restarting decommissioned facilities, and building new capacity in Alaska and West Virginia. Field service companies should weigh near-term construction opportunity against long-term demand uncertainty.

Jun 7, 2026

Editorial image: Coal plant revival from above - Trump Directs $850M to Restart and Upgrade Coal Plants Across 15 States

Compliance

Enverus and Four Energy Companies Launch AI Safety Platform for Oilfield Crews

Enverus has partnered with Continental Resources, BPX Energy, Chord Energy, and Ranger Energy Services to launch LifeSaver, an AI-powered field safety platform built for oilfield workers. Field pilots are planned for 2026, starting in the Bakken.

Jun 4, 2026

Editorial image: AI safety tablet on rig - Enverus and Four Energy Companies Launch AI Safety Platform for Oilfield Crews

Workforce

AI Tools Are Becoming the New Apprentice, Capturing Retiring Workers' Knowledge Before It Walks Out the Door

Construction Executive argues the industry faces a "knowledge cliff" as veteran workers retire, and AI-powered tools embedded in equipment and training systems could be the practical solution field service companies need.

Jun 1, 2026

Editorial image: Veteran worker, AI cab interface - AI Tools Are Becoming the New Apprentice, Capturing Retiring Workers' Knowledge Before It Walks Out the Door

Industry

Army Corps Grants Dakota Access Easement, Opening Door to Long-Term Pipeline Operations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a key easement allowing the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue operating its Missouri River crossing, with new safety conditions attached. The decision locks in long-term maintenance and inspection work for pipeline service companies across the region.

May 27, 2026

Editorial image: River crossing easement approved - Army Corps Grants Dakota Access Easement, Opening Door to Long-Term Pipeline Operations

Industry

US Grid Adds 75 GW of Summer Capacity in a Year, Led by Texas and the West

FERC reports the largest year-over-year capacity increase in over a decade, with nearly 26 GW added in Texas alone, signaling sustained demand for grid construction and interconnection work across the country.

May 23, 2026

Editorial image: Massive grid expansion buildout - US Grid Adds 75 GW of Summer Capacity in a Year, Led by Texas and the West

Industry

Continental Resources Restarts Bakken Drilling as Oil Prices Near $100

Harold Hamm announced at the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference that Continental Resources is resuming drilling in North Dakota after a January pause, signaling renewed demand for oilfield services in the Bakken.

May 22, 2026

Editorial image: Bakken pumpjacks working at night - Continental Resources Restarts Bakken Drilling as Oil Prices Near $100

Industry

Texas Rig Count Climbs for Third Straight Week as New Mexico Holds Flat

Texas added two drilling rigs to reach 240 total for the third consecutive week of gains, while New Mexico stayed unchanged at 95, according to Baker Hughes weekly data reported by Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine.

May 14, 2026

Industry

Halliburton Calls North America an "Early Innings" Recovery — What That Means for Field Crews

Halliburton's CEO declared North America is in the early stages of an oilfield recovery, with a nearly full Q2 schedule driven by small and mid-sized operators. Here's what that signal means for subcontractors watching their own pipelines.

Apr 23, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline recovery night operations - Halliburton Calls North America an "Early Innings" Recovery — What That Means for Field Crews

Workforce

Investing in Rig Worker Mental and Physical Health Delivers High ROI, Drilling Contractor Reports

A Noble Corp advisor's presentation at the IADC Annual General Meeting highlights the business case for prioritizing mental and physical health among rig crews, backed by alarming industry statistics on depression and suicide rates.

Apr 22, 2026

Editorial image: Isolated rig crew, aerial solitude - Investing in Rig Worker Mental and Physical Health Delivers High ROI, Drilling Contractor Reports

Industry

Bison XPress Pipeline Startup Shifts Bakken Gas Flows Toward Cheyenne Hub

TC Energy's Bison XPress expansion has been cleared for full service, adding 300 MMcf/d of natural gas takeaway from the Bakken Shale and redirecting flows toward the Cheyenne Hub.

Apr 21, 2026

Industry

Trump Signs Pipeline Permits for Bakken and Enbridge Facilities on US-Canada Border

President Trump issued several presidential permits covering new construction and existing operations for crude oil and petroleum product pipelines crossing the US-Canada border, with work centered in North Dakota and Michigan.

Apr 16, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline close-up at dawn - Trump Signs Pipeline Permits for Bakken and Enbridge Facilities on US-Canada Border

Industry

Hyundai's Next-Gen HX Excavators Claim 22% Productivity Gains

Hyundai North America has launched five new HX-series excavators with fully electrohydraulic controls, promising 22% productivity improvements and 10% better fuel efficiency for civil and pipeline contractors evaluating equipment upgrades.

Apr 13, 2026

Editorial image: Excavator digging midday earthworks - Hyundai's Next-Gen HX Excavators Claim 22% Productivity Gains

Industry

Energy Markets Stay Unsettled After Ceasefire: What Field Operators Need to Know Now

A pause in conflict hasn't stabilized oil and gas markets. Here's the macro picture for subcontractors trying to decide whether to lock in rates or wait for a potential drilling surge.

Apr 12, 2026

Editorial image: Night rig, market tension - Energy Markets Stay Unsettled After Ceasefire: What Field Operators Need to Know Now

Industry

Drone Strike Cuts Saudi Pipeline Flow by 700,000 Barrels a Day, Export Impact Looms

A drone attack on a key Saudi cross-country pipeline has reduced throughput by 700,000 barrels per day. Exports from Red Sea terminals remain stable for now, but a supply disruption could materialize within days.

Apr 11, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial pipeline desert disruption - Drone Strike Cuts Saudi Pipeline Flow by 700,000 Barrels a Day, Export Impact Looms

Industry

BLM Posts Record Q1 Lease Revenue at $593 Million, Signaling a Busy Federal Drilling Pipeline

The Bureau of Land Management generated $592.7 million in oil and gas lease receipts during Q1 2026, the highest first-quarter total in BLM history, with activity spanning 11 states and a landmark Alaska sale. Here's what that means for field service companies.

Apr 9, 2026

Editorial image: Pumpjack field, night operations - BLM Posts Record Q1 Lease Revenue at $593 Million, Signaling a Busy Federal Drilling Pipeline

Industry

EIA Sees Brent Peaking at $115/bbl in Q2 2026 as Hormuz Disruptions Tighten Supply

The EIA's April Short-Term Energy Outlook projects Brent crude climbing to $115/bbl in Q2 2026 following war-driven supply disruptions in the Middle East. Here's what that means for field service companies watching activity levels.

Apr 9, 2026

Editorial image: Dawn oil basin wide-landscape - EIA Sees Brent Peaking at $115/bbl in Q2 2026 as Hormuz Disruptions Tighten Supply

Industry

EIA Forecasts Decade of Sub-$70 Oil and Falling U.S. Output — What That Means for Field Service Companies

The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects Brent crude will stay below $70 per barrel through 2030 and U.S. crude production will decline through the mid-2030s, a demand signal that field service companies need to factor into their planning now.

Apr 8, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial pipeline corridor at dusk - EIA Forecasts Decade of Sub-$70 Oil and Falling U.S. Output — What That Means for Field Service Companies

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