Snapshot of the Boom in the Bakken-MSNBC

Even though I hesitate to put up tv broadcasts, this one seems to be less biased then most.  Actual footage from the heart of the Bakken, Williston, ND, shows the new normal for the region. Sorry for the ads.

MSNBC- Rock...Bakken Boomtown

Continental Reources Accelerates Growth with help from Bakken Shale

Continental Resources (CLR) announced yesterday that they will move their headquarters to Oklahoma City in the second half of 2012.  This movement will facilitate the growth plan for CLR set last year.  As their operation grows (estimates of 35 to37 percent) they have plans to add an additional office in the Rocky Mountain region.

A full news release from Continental Resources can be found at:
Continental Resources Move to Oklahoma City

Mountainview Energy snaps up acreage in the Montana Bakken

Mountainview Energy has acquired a 12.5% working interest n 160 net acres of the Williston Basin.  Mountainview also announced its participation with G3 Operating in drilling the Olson 1-21-16H. For further details please see the link below:
Mountainview Energy snaps up acreage - Upstream Online