Montana Petroleum Association

10/21/2026

The Trump administration is committing $42 million to revive a stalled natural gas pipeline in the Northeast. Investing in American energy infrastructure strengthens energy security, lowers costs, and supports our nation's energy future.

The Energy Department is backing the proposed Constitution Pipeline with up to $42 million as developers seek to bring the Northeast natural gas project online by 2028.

10/15/2026

More investment in American energy! WBI Energy’s Bakken East Pipeline is moving forward, marking a major step toward expanding natural gas infrastructure, strengthening energy reliability, and supporting continued oil and gas development in the Bakken region.

BISMARCK, ND - The North Dakota Industrial Commission today welcomed WBI Energy’s announcement of a positive Final Investment Decision for the proposed Bakken East natural gas pipeline project.

10/02/2026

The NDSU-Wyoming football game has been named the "Battle of the Basins" presented by the North Dakota Petroleum Council with the teams playing for a new traveling trophy featuring a replica oil drill bit.

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09/28/2026

U.S. oil production is expected to hit record levels in 2026 and 2027, reaching more than 14 million barrels of oil every day.
That’s a lot of energy coming from right here at home.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration raised its U.S. crude oil production forecasts for both 2026 and 2027 in its latest short term energy outlook.

09/22/2026

Montana’s oil and gas industry continues to deliver for the state.
A recent state trust land lease sale generated more than $2.1 million, with one Sheridan County tract bringing in $2.14 million. Advancements in drilling technology are opening new opportunities for development and generating greater returns for Montana’s public schools.
Montana energy. Montana jobs. Montana’s future.

Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Land Board approved an oil and gas lease sale on state trust lands, generating over $2.1 million for education funds.

09/14/2026

The project will repurpose existing infrastructure to support Montana’s agriculture and ranching communities while strengthening the state’s energy and manufacturing economy. A significant investment in Montana’s energy future.

Calumet's MaxSAF project in Great Falls has shifted from a large-scale expansion to a phased, cost-effective approach, leveraging existing assets, with a focus on capacity growth...

09/10/2026

U.S. refiners are running hard to provide the fuels that drive the economy and help meet energy demand 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

That’s a wrap on MPA’s annual meeting in Billings! We had great discussions about the current state of the industry, where it’s headed, and the opportunities ahead for Montana.
Thank you to all of our speakers, members, and everyone who participated in making this year’s conference a success!

08/24/2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright is working with U.S. refiners to increase fuel production and help lower costs for consumers. Montana’s oil and natural gas producers are part of that solution strengthening American energy security, supporting good-paying jobs, and keeping energy reliable.

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Monday that Washington will announce steps within days to help refiners boost fuel output, as President Donald Trump seeks to rein in stubbornly high gasoline prices that spiked during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.