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State leaders announce second phase of Crack the Code oil recovery project
Updated Oct 18, 10:39 PM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.
What the primary sources show
- State and industry leaders announced phase two of the Crack the Code project at a press conference in Bismarck. [KFYR-TV] [Bismarck Tribune]
- Phase two uses cost-effective technology to extract oil from shale rock formations like the Bakken. [KFYR-TV]
- Phase one currently includes six large-scale pilot projects using Enhanced Oil Recovery technology. [KFYR-TV]
- The project is expected to cost approximately 400 million dollars and will use existing infrastructure to reduce overall costs. [KFYR-TV]
- The project aims to increase oil production and extend the operational life of existing oil fields. [KFYR-TV]
What they left out / still unanswered
- What is the expected timeline for phase two completion or major milestones?
- What total amount was invested in the six phase one pilot projects?
- How much additional oil production does the state expect phase two to generate?
Official line vs. how each source framed it
- KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV detailed the technical scope of phase two, its 400 million dollar cost estimate, and supply chain delays impacting project timelines, including direct quotes from state officials on project efficiency. Read it → · Ads
- Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune reported the announcement in brief, identifying the phase as field-scale testing and referring to it as Crack the Code 2.0. Read it → · Paywall
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