January 2016 archive

North Dakota to Consider another Bakken Pipeline

North Dakota might see construction of another crude oil pipeline.
State regulators are planning a hearing on Jan. 12 for the proposed 8-mile long Sacagawea Pipeline Co.’s line that carries a $18 million price tag.
The 12-inch diameter crude oil pipe…

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Governor’s Critic to Hold Day-long Earthquake Forum at Capitol

The same day the Oklahoma Corporation Commission announced its latest plans targeting wastewater injection wells because they are suspected of causing major earthquakes in Edmond, Oklahoma City Rep. Richard Morrissette said he will hold an earthq…

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Governor’s Critic to Hold Day-long Earthquake Forum at Capitol

The same day the Oklahoma Corporation Commission announced its latest plans targeting wastewater injection wells because they are suspected of causing major earthquakes in Edmond, Oklahoma City Rep. Richard Morrissette said he will hold an earthquake p…

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First US Exported Oil Enroute to Italy

Could be a matter of a few days before the U.S. shipment of crude oil to a foreign nation arrives after departing a Texas port the day before New Year’s Day. The “Theo T” tanker left NuStar Energy LP’s dockside facility in Corpus Christi, Texas …

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First US Exported Oil Enroute to Italy

Could be a matter of a few days before the U.S. shipment of crude oil to a foreign nation arrives after departing a Texas port the day before New Year’s Day. The “Theo T” tanker left NuStar Energy LP’s dockside facility in Corpus Christi, Texas carryi…

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Middle East Tensions Create Uncertainty for Crude Prices Monday

The rising tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran put the crude markets on uncertain footing on Monday. February West Texas Intermediate crude lost 28 cents to end trade at $36.76 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. February Brent crude slipp…

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Morrissette To Hold Quake Public Hearing Later This Month

State Representative Richard Morrissette announced Monday he’ll be hosting a public forum for any and all comers to talk about the increased number and strength of earthquakes and the connection with disposal injection wells. The public hearing is sche…

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Permits to Drill January 5 2016

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Some Suspect Lake Arcadia is Behind Earthquake Surge in Edmond

As the Oklahoma Corporation Commission issued orders Monday for five wastewater injection wells to reduce operations around Edmond due to strong earthquakes, one retired Petroleum Engineer has a theory that the nearby Lake Arcadia Lake might also be a …

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State Orders Injection Well Reductions in Response to Edmond Earthquakes

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has once again issued orders for reduced operation of wastewater injection wells suspected of causing a surge in strong earthquakes around Edmond.
The orders issued Monday afternoon affects five operating Arbuckle d…

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