North Dakota Petroleum Council officials share concerns related to workforce shortages

Courtesy: North Dakota Petroleum Council
Courtesy: North Dakota Petroleum Council

(Watford City, ND) -- Workforce shortages are the main topic oil industry leaders are talking about.

More than 500 oil and gas officials and state leaders participated in the North Dakota Petroleum Council annual meeting in Watford City this week. State Mineral Resources Director Lynn Helms estimates that seven to ten drilling rigs in the state aren't operating because of a shortage of crew members.

The Bakken Area Skolls Center in McKenzie County is under development to help meet workforce needs.