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NDPC study finds Bakken crude similar to other light sweet crudes, no greater rail transport risk

Green Car Congress

Bakken crude is similar to other North American light, sweet crudes and does not pose a greater risk to transport by rail than other transportation fuels, according to a study recently completed by Turner, Mason & Company for the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC). The data indicated no significant changes in transit.

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Norways Statoil to acquire Brigham Exploration for US$4.4B cash; entry into the US Bakken and Three Forks tight oil plays

Green Car Congress

Brigham, based in Austin, Texas, has a strong position in the Bakken and Three Forks tight oil plays in the Williston Basin in North Dakota and Montana. This method is commonly referred to as “perf and plug.” The total equity value is approximately US$4.4 billion, reflecting an enterprise value of approximately US$4.7

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Smart-grid project matches wind to electric cars | Green Tech - CNET News

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Smart grid refers to a number of technologies aimed at gathering more data on the flow of electricity through the transmission grid. Where did you pull up that "wind potential of North Dakota" BS from? Suddenly you have all cars being powered by wind power from North Dakota. Look at the T. Video Web 2.0

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