VOICED : In North Dakota hints of US oil industry comeback

The video discusses the challenges faced by workers in Williston due to an economic slowdown, which has reduced job opportunities by 40%. It highlights the struggles of less qualified job seekers like Heather, a single mother. The video also touches on the minimal impact of presidential elections on the oil industry, emphasizing that changes are inevitable regardless of the president. The focus then shifts to the shale oil industry, where workers hope for a rise in global crude oil prices to make local wells profitable again. Despite the downturn since 2014, industry professionals remain optimistic about a potential revival.

What is the main reason for the reduced job opportunities in Williston?

• A rise in the number of qualified workers

• A new government policy

• An increase in local taxes

• A decrease in global oil prices

How does the outcome of presidential elections affect the oil industry in Williston?

• It significantly changes the local economy

• It has little impact on the industry

• It leads to immediate job creation

• It results in higher oil prices

What are workers in the shale oil industry hoping for to improve their situation?

• A decrease in production costs

• A rise in the global price of crude oil

• More government subsidies

• An increase in local demand for oil

Who is referred to as the 'fractionator' in the context of hydraulic fracking?

• A local government official

• A pioneer in hydraulic fracking

• A worker in the oil fields

• A political leader

What price per barrel do industry professionals hope to achieve for profitability?

• $60

• $50

• $100

• $30