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News Briefs: Dakota Access Pipeline Protests Turn Violent
A protest of a four-state, $3.8 billion oil pipeline turned violent Sept. 3 after tribal officials say construction crews destroyed American Indian burial and cultural sites on private…
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Product Spotlight: September 2016
Designed for off-road use, the SLT service and lube trailer from Thunder Creek Equipment features a modular design that allows owners to add new features and components at any time.
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News Briefs: Environmental Groups Write Letter Opposing Pipeline
Nearly 36 environmental groups wrote to President Obama on Aug. 25, saying the Army Corps of Engineers approved the Dakota Access Pipeline project using a fast-track process, known as…
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News Briefs: Rig Count Rises for Eighth Straight Week
The number of rigs operating in the U.S. rose for an eighth straight week to the highest level in six months, according to data released by oilfield services company Baker Hughes on…
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Thriving in the Downturn
Freedom Oilfield Service's driver Travis Viles attaches a hose of a Proco 150-barrel tanker, pulled by Kenworth T-800 truck, to a 400-barrel tank at the company’s yard. The…
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Promoting Safety and Finding Qualified Employees
When Wyoming-based Freedom Oilfield Services brings on a new employee, the company does plenty to create an employee-friendly environment and entice them to stay on. Still, it can be…
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News Briefs: Pipeline Owners Sue North Dakota Protesters
Developers of a $3.8 billion, four-state oil pipeline sued in federal court Aug. 15 to stop protesters near an American Indian reservation in North Dakota from interfering with the…
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Felling Trailers’ X-Force SL Series Gets You Super Low
Felling Trailers’ X-Force Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck model line now offers a “Super Low” deck height with the X-Force SL Series.
The X-Force SL Series provides an 18-inch usable…
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News Briefs: Williston Crew Camps Must Close by Sept. 1
Williston crew camps will be required to close by Sept. 1 under an ordinance approved Aug. 9. Operators, however, could seek permission to reopen in the future if a demand for oil…
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News Briefs: SM Energy Buying Oil Land in West Texas
Denver’s SM Energy Co. announced Aug. 8 that it is buying 24,783 net acres in Howard County in West Texas for $980 million from Rock Oil Holdings. The purchase will add to the company’s…