Policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders are expected at an energy conference in Bismarck this week.
The eighth annual Great Plains and Empower ND Energy Conference is Tuesday at the National Energy Center of Excellence at Bismarck State College.
The conference is hosted by North Dakota's congressional delegation and governor, BSC, the Great Plains Energy Corridor, KLJ and the state commerce department.
The congressional delegation says the conference will help highlight North Dakota's approach to energy development. North Dakota has become the second-leading oil and gas producing state in the country while also developing renewable energy.