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State announces phase two of Crack the Code oil recovery project for Bakken
Updated Oct 18, 9:09 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 to increase oil production using cost-effective technology in Bakken shale rock formations. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Tribune]
- Phase I consists of six large-scale pilot projects using Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technology. [KFYR-TV]
- Phase II is expected to cost approximately 400 million dollars. [KFYR-TV]
- The project will use existing infrastructure to reduce costs and improve financial efficiency. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the expected timeline for Phase II completion or deployment?
- Which specific oil operators or companies will participate in Phase II?
- What production volume increases or barrel projections are expected from Phase II?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV provided official coverage with detailed quotes from Senator John Hoevel, Secretary of Energy Kyle Haustveit, and Petroleum Council President Ron Ness, emphasizing cost-efficiency, infrastructure reuse, and supply chain obstacles. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune offered a brief announcement noting the expansion to field-scale testing and the project rebranding as Crack the Code 2.0. Read it → · Paywall
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