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State announces phase two of Crack the Code oil recovery expansion in Bakken
Updated Oct 18, 4:09 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- State leaders announced the second phase of the Crack the Code project to increase oil production from the Bakken shale formation. [KFYR-TV]
- Phase two will transition from developing individual wells to developing entire oil fields using Enhanced Oil Recovery technology. [KFYR-TV]
- The project is expected to cost approximately $400 million, with use of existing infrastructure reducing the overall financial burden. [KFYR-TV]
- Six large scale pilot projects are currently underway as part of phase one. [KFYR-TV]
- The initiative aims to extend the life of existing oil fields while increasing production capacity. [KFYR-TV]
- State officials noted that equipment delays and longer timelines for key components have slowed the project more than anticipated. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- When is Phase Two expected to begin or be completed?
- What is the projected timeline for field scale testing?
- How many jobs or what economic impact is expected from the project?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR focused on the technical transition to field scale development, the $400 million cost estimate, and quoted state leaders on CO2 capture economics and supply chain challenges. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune announced the expansion was outlined at a Friday press conference in Bismarck and noted the project is moving into field scale testing. Read it → · Paywall
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