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BISMARCK, N.D. – North Dakota officials estimate that last week’s blizzard caused the state’s daily oil output to drop by 25%.
North Dakota Pipeline Authority Director Justin Kringstad says more wintry weather expected this weekend could prolong the slowdown.
Winter storms pose issues for the oil industry, as impassible roads can prevent trucks from accessing well sites.
The storm also caused at least one significant spill and fire in the oil fields. The fire burned a saltwater disposal site southeast of Keene in McKenzie County last Wednesday. A representative of McKenzie Energy Partners says it appears snow inundated an electrical panel.
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