N.D. Cent. Code § 54-17.6-02

There is created the oil and gas research council. The purpose of the council is to coordinate a program designed to demonstrate to the general public the importance of the state oil and gas exploration and production industry, to encourage and promote the wise and efficient use of energy, to promote environmentally sound exploration and production methods and technologies, to develop the state's oil and gas resources, to support research and educational activities concerning the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry, and to promote innovation in safety, enhancement of environment, and increase in education concerning the distribution of petroleum products.