The Bakken Update - December 31, 2014

December 31, 2014

ND population reaches all-time high North Dakota's population has reached an all-time high of 739,482 residents, an increase of roughly 15,600 from last year's count, largely due to the increased activity in western North Dakota. READ MORE SHARE
IHS releases report on crude-by-rail transportation IHS recently compiled a report regarding crude by rail in both the Unites States and Canada, as part of a series from the IHS Canadian Oil Sands Energy Dialogue. Read the summary here. READ MORE SHARE
	Until oil prices recover, American Eagle suspends 2015 plans American Eagle Energy may be situated in a Divide County, North Dakota, sweetspot, but the Denver-based exploration and production company has chosen to suspend its 2015 drilling schedule due to low crude prices. READ MORE SHARE
Continental's 2015 Bakken plans: $1.5 billion Although Continental Resources, one of the Bakken's most prolific producers, has reduced its 2015 budget for all of its U.S.-based plays, the Oklahoma-based exploration and production firm still intends to spend roughly $1.5 billion in the Bakken. READ MORE SHARE
Alberta Clipper pipeline part of Enbridge Energy restructuring Enbridge announced that an agreement has been reached on the terms of dropping down the partnership of the remaining 66.7 percent interest in the United States segment of the Alberta Clipper pipeline slated to close in 2015 for $1 billion. READ MORE SHARE
	ND state treasurer adds transparency to state funds North Dakota State Treasurer Kelly Schmidt recently launched a website that brings transparency to the state's operating fund and other government fund balances. READ MORE SHARE