The Dirty Hands Report is an independent digital news outlet covering the American energy industry. Founded in January 2026 and based in Dickinson, North Dakota, DHR has grown to 15,000+ followers and 20 million total views in its first five months of operation.

We specialize in original reporting on the Bakken, Permian Basin, and major US shale plays — breaking news on well incidents, refinery events, pipeline decisions, market moves, merger activity, and regulatory changes that directly affect oilfield workers and operators.

Our reporting is produced by a team with extensive direct oilfield field experience across multiple disciplines and basins. We cover what matters to the hands running pipe, turning wrenches, and driving truck across the American energy patch — not what makes it into the trade publications three days later.