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State leaders announce Phase II of Crack the Code oil recovery project
Updated Oct 18, 12:39 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- State and industry leaders announced Phase II of the Crack the Code project at the North Dakota Petroleum Council, focused on extracting oil from shale rock formations like the Bakken using cost-effective technology. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Tribune]
- Phase I is currently underway with six large-scale pilot projects using Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technology. [KFYR-TV]
- Phase II is expected to cost about $400 million, with expenses reduced through the use of existing infrastructure. [KFYR-TV]
- The project aims to increase oil production and extend the life of existing oil fields. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Tribune]
- Senator John Hoeven stated the project will scale from individual wells to whole-field development. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the target timeline for Phase II to begin field-scale operations?
- Which specific oil fields in the Bakken region will be selected for Phase II testing?
- How many jobs or economic activity does the state project Phase II will generate?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV detailed remarks from state leaders including Senator Hoeven and Energy Secretary Kyle Haustveit, emphasizing cost efficiency and technical advantages of scaling to whole-field operations. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune briefly reported the press conference announcement and noted the project is advancing to field-scale testing. Read it → · Paywall
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