What We Do

The MHA Tribal Energy Department is responsible for the development of the natural resources of the Three Affiliated Tribes. This includes oil, gas, associated hydrocarbons and other natural resources. The Department works closely with the BIA, BLM, MMS, OST, EPA and NDIC.

The MHA Tribal Energy Department is responsible for the development of alternative energy and renewable energy resources.

The MHA Tribal Energy Department manages Tribal Oil & Gas Leases and Indian Mineral Development Act Agreements. Provides technical, environmental and regulatory oversight on all energy related matters both on and off the Indian Trust Land within the Exterior Boundaries of the Fort Berthold Reservation.

Training has been an integral part of the Tribal Energy Department:
Surface Management for Fluid Minerals – Bureau of Land Management
Principles of Real Estate – ICC Indian Enterprise
Managing the Indian Land Office - ICC Indian Enterprise
Rights of Ways over Indian Lands- ICC Indian Enterprise
Legal Land Descriptions – Bureau of Land Management
2008 Indian Oil Valuation (Accounting & Auditing field of study) – Minerals Management Service
Financing Wind Power – Department of Energy
National Environmental Policy Act Training – Kadermas, Lee, & Jackson
NIOGEMS – Division of Energy and Minerals
Oil & Gas Measurement – Marginal Well Commission
Tribal Emergency Managers Training – UTTC
Oil & Gas Production Operator Basics – ENFORM
Oil Production I & II Technician Training – High Plains Technology Center

Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation

Tribal Energy Department

Three Affiliated Tribes – Fort Berthold Reservation

404 Frontage Road

New Town, ND 58763

Office (701) 627-5154

Fax (701) 627-5105