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State announces Phase II of Crack the Code oil recovery project for Bakken
Updated Oct 19, 11:39 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- State leaders announced Phase II of the Crack the Code project, an initiative using enhanced oil recovery technology to extract oil from Bakken shale formations. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Tribune]
- Phase I currently includes six large-scale pilot projects using enhanced oil recovery methods. [KFYR-TV]
- Phase II is expected to cost about $400 million but will use existing infrastructure to reduce financial costs. [KFYR-TV]
- The project aims to increase oil production and extend the life of existing oil fields in the state. [KFYR-TV]
- Phase II will expand from individual well projects to field-scale development and testing. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Tribune]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When will Phase II operations begin?
- Which specific oil companies will participate in Phase II projects?
- What is the expected timeline for Phase II completion?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: Detailed reporting with quotes from Senator John Hoeven, Secretary Kyle Haustveit, and Ron Ness emphasizing cost-efficiency, energy balance, and supply chain delays encountered in Phase I. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Brief announcement noting state and industry leaders outlined plans for the Crack the Code 2.0 initiative and field-scale testing phase. Read it → · Paywall
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