The concurrent resolution acknowledges the significant benefits of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in North Dakota, particularly in relation to the Bakken Formation, which is a major oil resource producing 1.2 million barrels of oil daily. The resolution highlights the economic contributions of the oil and gas industry, which generates substantial tax revenues and supports job creation and energy security in the state. It emphasizes that current oil recovery methods only tap into a fraction of the available resources, and that implementing EOR techniques could unlock billions of additional barrels of oil, thereby extending production for decades.

Furthermore, the resolution encourages both the State of North Dakota and the federal government to adopt favorable policies that promote the development of carbon capture technology and the utilization of carbon dioxide as a valuable commodity. It calls for increased federal support and partnership with North Dakota's energy industries to advance these technologies, which are essential for maximizing the potential of the Bakken Formation and enhancing the state's coal industry. The resolution aims to align with national goals of energy dominance and security while urging the federal government to incentivize the use of carbon dioxide in EOR processes.