Sen. John Hoeven: Cracking the code (again) to double oil recovery in Bakken and life of coal-fired plants

Sen. John Hoeven: Cracking the code (again) to double oil recovery in Bakken and life of coal-fired plants

North Dakota is an energy powerhouse for our nation, producing nearly 440 million barrels of oil in 2024, making our state the third-highest oil-producing state in the U.S. That’s a boon to our nation, which enjoys a stronger economy and greater energy security as a result. This did not happen by accident. We originally cracked the code on the Bakken more than 20 years ago by implementing a legal, tax and regulatory environment that enabled the …