Geoff Simon's Quick Connects -- July 30, 2021

Geoff Simon's quick connects.

• PSC approves pipeline to store synfuels plant's CO2 emissions -- Bismarck Tribune

• Stark County residents voice opposition to wind energy project -- Dickinson Press

• The demand for fracking is there ? but the workforce is not -- Tioga Tribune

• Energy company looks to reduce flaring and turn it into crypto -- KFYR-TV

• McKenzie County sets state record for producing wells -- McKenzie County Farmer

• During Polar Vortex, Coal Creek generated more than entire wind fleet -- American Experiment

• Drought conditions worsen across region, crop production impacted -- Minot Daily News

• Drought prompts legislation to improve CRP flexibility for emergency haying -- Williston Herald

• Air quality in western North Dakota severely impacted by wild fires -- Dickinson Press

• North Dakota Ethics Commission OKs $10 food/drink exception to gift rules -- Bismarck Tribune

• Proposed measure would tighten rules for ND constitutional changes -- Minot Daily News

• Todd Steinwand appointed president of Bank of North Dakota -- Jamestown Sun

• New North Dakota laws, including 'stand-your-ground' rule, go into effect Aug. 1 -- Dickinson Press

• New ND water agency taking shape as Burgum appoints director -- Dickinson Press

• CDC's new mask guidance and what it means for Williams County -- Williston Herald

• Public meetings set for Minot, Velva on Highway 52 improvements -- Minot Daily News

• North Dakota won't mandate masks in school this fall -- Fargo Forum

• Active COVID-19 cases up steeply this week in North Dakota -- Bismarck Tribune

• Dickinson State shatters decade long summer enrollment record -- Dickinson Press

• North Dakota grant invests in quality pre-K education -- Grand Forks Herald

• Legislature considering changes to compulsory school attendance models -- KFYR-TV

• Ledecky gives shout-out to Williston Grandpa after winning Olympic gold -- The Tablet

• In the land of the Enchanted Highway: In search of art where buffalo roam -- Newcity

• Senators highlight top environmental standards of US oil industry -- Energy in Depth

• Senator Manchin grills Haaland over Biden oil and gas moratorium -- The Hill

• Deb Haaland's oil and gas stall, Interior secretary ignores court order -- Wall Street Journal

• Hess expects U.S. output to take over 4 years to return to pre-COVID levels -- Reuters

• U.S. renewable diesel capacity could increase due to developing projects -- EIA

• Biden Is working to destroy one of the major industries in the U.S. -- IER

• Why is the Biden administration attacking America's energy independence? -- Real Clear Energy

• Democrats hope to pass clean energy standard to force utilities to go green -- CBS News

• SEC weighs making companies liable for climate disclosures -- Wall Street Journal

• Study: U.S. economic recovery hinges on oil and gas industry -- Washington Informer