OVERVIEW ABOUT WBI ENERGY

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1 OVERVIEW The Wind Ridge Pipeline Project involves a 96-mile, 16-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline between a tie-in along Northern Border Pipeline Company s existing mainline near Ashley, N.D., and a fertilizer production facility proposed by CHS, Inc., near Spiritwood, N.D. The project also will include construction of a meter station and mainline valves placed approximately every 10 miles. ABOUT WBI ENERGY WBI Energy Wind Ridge Pipeline, LLC is an affiliate of WBI Energy Transmission, based in Bismarck, N.D. which is part of the MDU Resources Group family of companies (NYSE:MDU). WBI Energy dates back to the 1920s and has almost 100 years of experience designing, constructing and operating safe and reliable pipeline systems, which includes almost 3,800 miles of natural gas pipeline spanning portions of Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota and North Dakota.

2 OVERVIEW NEED The Wind Ridge Pipeline Project will transport natural gas to the proposed CHS Inc. facility for manufacturing agricultural fertilizer. The project will help promote America s energy security by reducing its dependence on foreign sources of fertilizer for the U.S. agriculture sector. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, the United States imported approximately 50 percent of its nitrogen-based fertilizers from Canada, Russia and the Middle East in The natural gas in the Wind Ridge Pipeline will help to develop a domestic source of fertilizer for American farmers. ROUTE WBI Energy considers safety, agriculture, environmental considerations, land-use compatibility, constructibility, and cultural resources when determining a proposed route.

3 MAP OP 3 Steele Dawson Tappen K i d d e r Medina Cleveland þ94 S t u t s m a n 52 Jamestown ab 281 OP 20 OP 1 Proposed Fertilizer Plant Sanborn B a r n e s North Dakota GH 30 Montpelier Project Overview Map Wind Ridge Project WBI Energy Streeter Litchville Gackle OP 46 Marion GH 30 Preliminary Route Napoleon OP 34 L o g a n OP 56 Jud L a M o u r e Dickey Existing Northern Border Pipeline Federal Land ab 281 GH 30 OP 13 Edgeley Berlin LaMoure Fredonia OP 3 Lehr Kulm OP 13 Wishek E m m o n s Hague OP 11 M c I n t o s h Tie-in with Northern Border Pipeline Venturia Ashley OP 11 OP 56 D i c k e y Monango Ellendale Fullerton OP 11 OP 1 Miles 1:300,000 µ DRAWN BY: Lindsay Sheldon REVISED: 08/13/2014 M:\Clients\V-X\WBI\WindRidge\_ArcGIS\2014\06\Open_House\_WBI_WindRidge_OpenHouse_Project_Overview_D_size.mxd The proposed Wind Ridge Pipeline Project route will cross McIntosh, Logan, LaMoure and Stutsman counties in North Dakota.

4 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SURVEYS & FIELD STUDIES Cultural (historic properties, districts, cultural artifacts or buildings) Endangered species Wetlands/Waterbodies/Grasslands REGULATORY PERMITS, APPROVALS & CONSIDERATIONS FERC Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Historic Preservation Act U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

5 REGULATORY REVIEW PROCESS REGULATORY The Wind Ridge Pipeline Project will be regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Section 7(c) of the Natural Gas Act. WBI Energy plans to submit an application to FERC in February 2015 requesting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. On July 28, 2014, the FERC accepted WBI Energy s request to use the pre-filing review process for the Wind Ridge Pipeline Project. The purpose of the pre-filing process is to encourage early involvement of interested stakeholders, facilitate interagency cooperation, and identify and resolve issues before an application is filed with the FERC. The FERC will establish a formal public scoping period to accept comments from the public and other stakeholders. Impacted landowners and stakeholders will receive a separate notification from the FERC regarding the scoping process. FERC FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

6 STEWARDSHIP PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT WBI Energy is committed to protecting the environment during all project phases and will work to minimize negative impacts on the environment and communities. Environmental protection is an integral part of the company s operational philosophy. CULTURAL RESOURCES Survey, identify and assess cultural resources Avoid historic and prehistoric sites where possible Prepare site-specific mitigation plans Monitor during construction. POTENTIAL WILDLIFE Piping Plover Sprague s Pipet Dakota Skipper Whooping Crane

7 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE

8 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY Safety is important to North Dakotans; it also is the highest priority in all that WBI Energy does. The pipeline will be inspected, tested and monitored to ensure integrity and adherence to stringent federal safety standards. SAFETY PROGRAM FEATURES Well-trained and qualified professional staff. High strength, welded steel that meets rigorous federal, state and industry standards. Application of fusionbonded epoxy coating to protect pipe from corrosion. Monitor activities, such as pipe handling, loading and unloading, to ensure adherence to best safety practices. Installation of a cathodic protection system to prevent corrosion. X-ray inspection of all pipeline construction welds to ensure integrity. In accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the pipeline is pressure tested with water before being placed into service.

9 OPERATIONAL SAFETY WBI Energy has nearly a century of experience designing, constructing and operating a safe and reliable pipeline system that extends nearly 3,800 miles across portions of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Advanced computer system combines with aerial and ground patrols to provide 24/7 pipeline monitoring, with special emphasis to areas that might be susceptible to ground movement. Electronic internal inspection of pipeline to detect abnormalities or possible corrosion. Public education and awareness program for landowners, emergency responders and public officials. Above-ground pipeline markers to alert the public of the pipeline s presence. Know what s below. Call 811 before you dig. Take the first step in preventing damage to underground utility lines. Whether you are using a shovel or a backhoe, make the call:

10 COMMITMENT WBI Energy and its employees are committed to being good corporate citizens and developing positive, long-term relationships with its neighbors. COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITIES WBI Energy is committed to open, proactive and ongoing consultation with landowners, communities and other stakeholders to ensure they learn about the Wind Ridge Pipeline Project. WBI Energy values In April 2014, WBI Energy s Glendive operations were named Employer of Choice by the Montana State Employers Council. stakeholder input. WBI Energy will provide stakeholders with accurate and timely information and keep you informed of key project milestones. WBI Energy will document and evaluate stakeholder input for inclusion in its FERC application. WBI Energy is committed to working closely with affected landowners to arrive at fair and equitable easement agreements.

11 OPPORTUNITIES WBI Energy will provide landowners, communities and other stakeholders with public participation opportunities to learn about the Wind Ridge Pipeline Project and share their views. PUBLIC INPUT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE Open houses One-on-one meetings with community leaders Presentations to stakeholder groups Informational materials, such as fact sheets and newsletters Advertisements and notices Project contact vehicles: o Website o o Toll-free number o Mailing address wbienergy.com/windridgeproject.com (855) (1-855-WIND-RDG)

12 COMMUNITY BENEFITS FUELING THE LOCAL ECONOMY At peak construction, the project is expected to employ up to 400 workers. The project will generate increased annual property tax revenues for communities along the route. Area businesses will benefit from increased purchases of food, hotel rooms, goods, equipment, and services. In 2014, WBI Energy budgeted over $43,000 in philanthropic donations through the MDU Resources Foundation. Incorporated in 1983, the Foundation is funded annually by contributions from member companies of the corporation. Since incorporation, the Foundation has contributed more than $24.7 million to worthwhile charities and organizations.