Energy

North Dakota has become a national leader in the development of diverse energy resources.  Known for its non-renewable energy resources like oil, gas, and coal, North Dakota is also being recognized for its potential in wind and biofuels as well as the potential for further development of by-product processing from all energy sectors.  The Bismarck-Mandan region’s centralized proximity to the state’s natural resources – oil, natural gas, coal, water, and wind make it an ideal location for businesses within the industry.

Companies involved in support activities for all energy sector operations will find the centralized location beneficial to reaching all areas of the state and with a large number of regulatory agencies located in the area, it makes Bismarck-Mandan an ideal location for corporate, subsidiary, or regional managing offices of companies operating in the area.

Bismarck-Mandan is home to Bismarck State College’s National Energy Center of Excellence (NECE), which also has a U.S. Department of Energy designation.  Bismarck State College and the NECE provide companies with a dedicated workforce trained in quality programs with industry-experienced faculty.

The region has a well-established history of supporting the state’s energy sector as the location of corporate and regional offices, oil field support services, oil refining, and power generation.  The region has a number of large energy sector anchors including Basin Electric, MDU Resources Group, Tesoro, North American Coal, NISC, and KLJ.