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| https://www.heitkamp.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?ID=26fa622a-d515-45b9-a64b-e5c88013b0bb | Heitkamp Thanks UND & Hess Corp for their Strong Commitments to Building Next Generation of Oil and Gas Workers | 2014-06-26 | 2014 | 2014-06 | Democrat | House | ND | Heidi Heitkamp | H001069 | www.heitkamp.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today highlighted the importance of major funds for the University of North Dakotas (UND) Petroleum Engineering Program to support new labs and equipment and help encourage more students to participate in the already exploding program. The program specifically aims to build on the growing energy development in North Dakota, help UND students receive needed training for new energy jobs, and encourage North Dakota students to stay in the state to help build the workforce the state needs. A recent report from Job Service North Dakota shows there are more than 27,000 job openings in North Dakota as of May. Today, UND announced that Hess Corporation will give a $5 million gift over five years to support facilities in the planned 30,000 square foot Collaborative Energy Complex, including the Hess Innovation Lab, a 3D visualization and reservoir simulation lab, a drilling simulator lab, and an educational exhibit on the history of oil and gas in North Dakota. The State of North Dakota will provide a $2.5 million match of funds. These funds will contribute to the capital campaign UND is undertaking to expand the schools Petroleum Engineering Program. Its an understatement to say that energy development in North Dakota is booming. With more than 27,000 job openings in our state many in the energy sector we want to do everything possible to encourage North Dakotans to fill those jobs, said Heitkamp. UND which Im a proud graduate of and Hess Corporation are successfully harnessing this growing industry by training students to fill the new oil and gas jobs, building on our states job corps, and helping keep our bright, young students in our state. Todays announcement builds on UNDs and Hess Corporations continued commitments to building the next generation of oil and gas workers right here in North Dakota. They continue to think ahead, and as a result, our students, state, schools, and the energy sector all benefit. UNDs Petroleum Engineering Program is the only petroleum engineering program in North Dakota. The program has drastically grown from four students in 2010 to 200 students in 2013. Heitkamp has long called for a true all-of-the-above energy strategy as North Dakota is doing, including oil, gas, coal, wind, and biofuels. She is committed to encouraging young North Dakotans to stay, work, and help build North Dakota for the next generation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |