⛳️ Thank You for Another Great Williston API Golf Tournament!
The 2025 API Golf Tournament has officially wrapped up — and what a tournament it was! ☀️ Thursday brought the heat, and Friday gave us a much-needed cool down. Through it all, our amazing teams, sponsors, and volunteers showed up in full force.
A huge shoutout to our food and hole vendors who kept the energy (and snacks) flowing all day long — your creativity and support never go unnoticed.
Stay tuned… tournament results and prize winners will be announced soon! 🏆
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Member Networking Social featuring North Dakota Petroleum Council President Ron Ness and the state of the industry.
It was an insightful evening packed with important updates, from the economic impact of the oil and gas industry—making up 35% of North Dakota’s Gross State Product—to record-breaking production numbers like 1,172,286 barrels of oil per day and a statewide gas capture rate of 95% in January 2025.
Ron also shared key legislative updates and initiatives shaping the future of our industry such as the NDPC & NDPF's passion for investing in today’s youth through impactful programs such as Tools, Trades, Torque Tech (T4)—an initiative that introduces students to vital workforce skills through hands-on activities with industry leaders and technicians. T4 helps keep students inspired and informed about the opportunities in our industry.
Continuing the empaphasis on the importance of education, the upcoming Teacher Education Seminar will take place June 16–19 in Bismarck. This event will welcome 50 teachers, educators, and school counselors for an immersive experience designed to deepen their understanding of the oil and gas industry and workforce needs—both through classroom learning and hands-on activities.
Another exciting initiative is Planting for the Future, which has already planted over 522,000 trees since 2018. This spring alone, over 100,000 more trees are forecasted to be planted—contributing to conservation, habitat restoration, and a greener future for North Dakota.
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors—WellPro , Recoil, and Thruster Energy—and for each member who continues to move this industry forward. Stay connected and inspired—we're just getting started.
Finally we would like to extend a special thank you to Ron Ness for presenting and to the North Dakota Petroleum Council for their continued contributions to the oil and gas industry and for their commitment to educating and inspiring the next generation.
44th Annual Chili Cook-Off Recap The Williston API is proud to host events that bring our community together while raising funds for local organizations and scholarships. This year’s API Chili Cook-Off exceeded all expectations, with 22 competing teams, 100+ sponsors, and over 1,500 attendees, resulting in over $100,000 raised to support scholarships and community programs. The money raised from this event will directly impact local organizations, scholarships, and charitable programs, including: A huge THANK YOU to all the sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who made this event possible. Your support helps us continue making a difference in the Bakken! We look forward to seeing you at the 45th Annual API Chili Cook-Off next year March 28, 2026! Chili Competition: Special Awards: Chili Games Champions: Raffle Winners: $500 Winners Matthew Delekta – Sportsman’s Warehouse Rex Mandell – Scenic Sports Laura Betts – Visa Georgia Vansickle – Scenic Sports Kelli Holst – Sportsman’s Warehouse McHale Maristuen – Visa $400 Winners Ryan Farrell – Visa Frankie McPherson – Visa $300 Winners JD DeMorrett – Visa Bryce Christoffsen – Visa $150 Winners Duane Days – Visa Jason Dusseault – Visa Brianne Dearing – Visa Tim Atwood – Visa 50/50 Raffle ($2500) Kasi Edwards An API board member will be in touch with instructions on how to claim your prize. If you have any questions, please email info@willistonapi.com. Reminder: We will never ask for personal information or comment on this post with redemption details. If you receive a suspicious message, please ignore it and contact us directly. Congratulations to all the winners!
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Join Us for the API Member Networking Social! 
Mark your calendars for Monday, April 7th at 5:30 PM at the Grand Williston Ballroom for an evening of networking, industry insights, and great company! Ron Ness, President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council will be our keynote speaker, sharing valuable updates on the industry.
Ron Ness is the President of the North Dakota Petroleum Council (NDPC). Ness, with more than 25 years with the Petroleum Council and more than 36 years of career experience, under his leadership and commitment to energy development, North Dakota oil production has increased from just over 80,000 barrels of oil per day to over 1.1 million barrels of oil per day. Ness has been instrumental in driving the state energy policy and research including the Oil Legacy Fund, Oil and Gas Research Council, Outdoor Heritage Fund, and the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority.
Sponsored by: WellPro, Recoil, and Thruster Energy
Members attend FREE | Non-Members: $25
Not a member? Join for just $250/year and enjoy benefits like:
Meals at all monthly meetings
Entry into drawings for API gear
Eligibility for the Golf Tournament
Holiday Social Invite
RSVP Here: https://www.willistonapi.com/event-6093040
Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow industry professionals!
Williston API Member Networking Social Recap A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Williston API Member Networking Social! It was a fantastic evening of connection, conversation, and industry insights. A special shoutout to Jason Swaren, SVP Execution for Chord Energy, for sharing his expertise in his presentation, "Get to Know Chord Energy." With over 30 years in the oil and gas industry, Jason provided invaluable knowledge about Chord Energy’s operations and vision. His experience—from leading operations at Oasis Petroleum to managing large-scale projects worldwide—made for an engaging and informative discussion. We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to Creedence Energy Services for sponsoring this event. Your support helps make these gatherings possible and continues to strengthen our industry connections. We appreciate all our members and sponsors who contribute to the success of these events. Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect and collaborate in the future! #WillistonAPI #Networking #EnergyIndustry #ThankYouCreedence
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Wish Come True for a Local Williston Princess
We were honored and humbled to be present for the Wish Reveal.of our local Adopt-A-Wish recipient. From the moment we met 5-year-old MJ, all she could talk about was her love for her family and her dream of meeting Princess Elsa. It was truly heartwarming to witness the moment she was granted her wish to meet Princess Elsa in person on her upcoming trip to Disney World with her entire family. This incredible experience was made possible by everyone who helped raise funds or donated. Thank you for making MJ’s dream come true! |
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May Day brings more than a basket for the Coyote Clay Target League!! On May 1st, 2024, The API Williston Basin Chapter Board Members were excited to surprise the team with a new Polaris Side by Side. The Coyote Clay Target League has grown from 34 members to over 130 since their inaugural season in 2018. The diligence and effort of their board, coaches and shooters has really required a lot of hard work to keep things moving! We are excited for the opportunity to help find them a utility vehicle that will help keep things running smooth and safe! |
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Williston Basin API 44th Annual Golf Tournament The 44th Annual Williston Basin API Invitational Golf Tournament was a success! Thank you to our Teams, Sponsors and Volunteers for another successful event! Thank you to Northland Graphics Chaney, inc. for your amazing work! |
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