How We Can Help
Working with Tribes to stimulate their economies, the Division functions much like a full service consulting firm. Armed with an expert team of geologists, engineers, marketing experts, and other key personnel, our staff facilitates all aspects of energy development for tribes.
We are committed to finding the best companies that fit with tribal goals.
Some recent projects include:
Coal-To-Liquids- Plans are underway to produce ultra-clean diesel and jet fuel on the Crow Reservation.
Fort Berthold Oil and Gas Plays - DEMD staff have been assisting the tribe with developing oil and gas on their lands. The reservation is located within the trend of one of the largest oil and gas plays found in the United States in the last 30 years.
URSA Major Pipeline - With DEMD assistance, natural gas is flowing from the Crow reservation to markets in the U.S. URSA Major, the operator, is poised to drill several more wells on the reservation in coming years.
Pyramid Lake, NV. - DEMD staff are assisting the tribe develop their high-temperature geo-thermal resources for potential power generation.
Crow Pressed Brick Housing - A major energy efficient, affordable housing development project is underway on the Crow Reservation. Using raw materials found on their lands, the project has the potential to improve the tribe's quality of life and to promote economic growth by creating new jobs on the reservation..
For more information call (303) 969-5270
The below chart explains the process by which DEMD helps tribes meet their goals.

