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2024 Oil & Gas Tax Revenues Study: How North Dakota’s Energy Industry Fuels Communities

The 2024 Oil and Gas Tax Revenue Study highlights the critical role of oil and gas tax revenues in sustaining North Dakota's economy and improving the quality of life for its residents. Since 2008, over $32 billion has been generated from oil extraction and production...
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BAKKEN ROCKS COOKFEST

BAKKEN ROCKS COOKFEST COMING TO TIOGA, ND ON JULY 18Tioga, N.D. (July 11, 2024) –The 16th Annual Bakken Rocks CookFest is bringing its festivities to Tioga on July 18th. Held each summer in the oil patch, the Bakken Rocks CookFest offers residents the opportunity to...
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3rd Annual Birds & Birdies a Success!

The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation hosted its 3rd Annual Birds & Birdies, raising money for habitat and wildlife projects and education and outreach initiatives. Thirty-six teams participated in the event. The event includes clay shooting, rimfire and archery...
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T4 Summit shows northwestern ND students potential career opportunities

KX News was in Watford City to cover the T4 Summit held there April 24-25, 2024.“The T4 summit is for students to experience hands-on activities in several trades through apprenticeship programs. It helps them learn more about on-the-job training, industry-recognized...
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Chord Energy donates $50,000 in honor of Arbor Day

BAKKEN ROCKS COOKFEST COMING TO TIOGA, ND ON JULY 18Tioga, N.D. (July 10, 2024) –The 16th Annual Bakken Rocks CookFest is bringing its festivities to Tioga on July 18th. Held each summer in the oil patch, the Bakken Rocks CookFest offers residents the opportunity to...
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Students learn trade skills at T4 summit

BOTTINEAU, N.D. (KXNET) — On Tuesday, more than 600 middle and high school students in North Dakota got a taste of working a trade at Dakota College in Bottineau’s T4 summit — a time to highlight the many opportunities T4 programs have to offer. T4 stands for tools,...
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North Dakota Elk Tag Raffle

North Dakota Elk Tag Raffle Winners AnnouncedThe North Dakota Petroleum Foundation held its drawing for a North Dakota Elk Tag at the Bakken Rocks CookFest on July 18 in Tioga. Thank you to all who supported the Foundation and its conservation and habitat programs by...
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Giving Hearts Day a Success for Foundation

Bismarck, N.D. – North Dakota Petroleum Foundation (NDPF) raised $25,680.00 in its first year participating in the Giving Hearts Day fundraising event which culminated at midnight on February 8th. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the NDPF surpassed its goal of...
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Hess Corporation Kicks Off North Dakota Petroleum Foundation Giving Hearts Day Campaign with $10,000 in Matching Funds

Bismarck, N.D. (JAN. 2, 2024) – The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation (NDPF) is launching its first Giving Hearts Day campaign thanks to a generous donation of $10,000 from Hess Corporation. The donation will serve as a match to help the NDPF double donations that...
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North Dakota Petroleum Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation (NDPF) today announced its 2023 Al Golden Scholars. The NDPF awarded scholarships to 10 outstanding students who are pursuing post-secondary education in geology, engineering, processing plant technology, science,...
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WPX Energy Spreads Christmas Cheer

WPX Energy Spreads Christmas Cheer

Dec 29, 2020

WPX Energy is celebrating the season of giving by donating $50,000 to the United Way of Dickinson to support needs in Stark, Dunn and Billings counties. WPX has offices in Killdeer and New Town where the company employs 83 people. WPX has been developing oil wells in...

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TRADE READY seeks projects to train student welders

TRADE READY seeks projects to train student welders

Dec 10, 2020

 TRADE READY, a program that provides local students with hands-on welding experience, is looking for projects to allow them to hone their skills. Working under the instruction and supervision of certified welder, students will learn hands-on fundamentals, allowing...

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Supporting Partners

The North Dakota Petroleum Foundation's programs and initiatives are made possible by annual support and donations from sponsors and partners.

Oil and Gas Research Program
Hess Corporation
Pembina
Aux Sable
ConocoPhillips
PetroHunt

BENEFACTOR

$15,000+

BENEFACTOR

$15,000+

BENEFACTOR

$15,000+

HERO

$10,000 - $14,999

HERO

$10,000 - $14,999

HERO

$10,000 - $14,999
TC Energy
Baranko Bros

HERO

$10,000 - $14,999

HERO

$10,000 - $14,999

CHAMPION

$5,000 - $9,999

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000
MAP Mechanical
ONEOK
Panther Pressure Testers

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000
WellPro

Rauschenberger Consulting

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

INVESTOR

Up to $5,000

2025 PREMIER PARTNERS

Our events and efforts aren't possible without the support of our members. Thanks to all our Premier Partners for their sponsorship! Learn more about becoming a Premier Partner here. 

Assured Partners
Bravera
Chord
ConocoPhillips
Creedence Energy Services
Dakota Energy
Double EE Service
Energy & Environmental Research Center
Empire Petroleum
Enbridge
Endless Tubing
EOG resources
Fiberglass
First International Bank & Trust
GO Wireline, LLC
Hess
Irish Oil & Gas
Iron Oil
Jacam
Kraken
Lund Oil
Marathon Petroleum
Martin Construction
Murex Petroleum
ND Energy Services
NESET
NewKota Services and Rentals
Northern States Fishing Tools
ONEOK
Petro-Hunt
Precise Transport
Rossco Crane
SandPro
Saulsbury
Slawson
SOGC, Inc.
Targa
WBI Energy Transmission