The North Dakota Pipeline Authority (“Pipeline Authority” “Authority”) was created by the Legislature in 2007 and became effective on April 11, 2007. The North Dakota Industrial Commission is the North Dakota Pipeline Authority. Since its inception, the Authority’s mission has been to diversify and expand the North Dakota economy by facilitating development of pipeline facilities to support production, transportation, and utilization of North Dakota energy- related commodities.
Statutes
Chapter 54-17.7 - The authority is created for the purpose of diversifying and expanding the North Dakota economy by facilitating development of pipeline facilities to support the production, transportation, and utilization of North Dakota energy-related commodities, thereby increasing employment, stimulating economic activity, augmenting sources of tax revenue, fostering economic stability, and improving the state's economy.
Industrial Commission Supports Construction of a Natural Gas Pipeline with WBI Energy Transmission
Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 09:00 am
Categories: Industrial Commission, Pipeline Authority, Press ReleaseBISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Industrial Commission acted today to support the construction of a natural gas pipeline, directing the North Dakota Pipeline Authority executive director to begin contract discussions with WBI Energy Transmission for the purpose of purchasing transport capacity, a critical financial commitment necessary to move a pipeline construction project forward.
Premium Oil Development Acreage Continues to Expand in ND
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Categories: Industrial Commission, Pipeline Authority, Press ReleaseNorth Dakota Pipeline Authority (NDPA) Director Justin Kringstad recently presented an updated view on well performance and drilling economics in the Bakken and Three Forks formations to the Industrial Commission.