Minot, ND, Aug. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bakken Water Transfer Services, Inc. (OTC Pink: BWTX) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Dakota Energy Resources Corp., an independent supplier of surface water to shale oil producers in North Dakota’s Bakken Region. Dakota Energy has 21 contracted sources of which 12 are currently permitted for use. This acquisition elevates Bakken’s position as an independent supplier of surface water in the region. Mike Childs will remain as Dakota’s president and oversee all water operations for Bakken.