Tulsa’s John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park was the venue on Saturday afternoon for a conclave of more than 60 people attended the “Stand Against Diamond Pipeline” rally, according to The Tulsa World. The event was sponsored by a local organization, Tulsa Stands With Standing Rock. The group, which is exclusively composed of 13 Native American …
March 2017 archive
Robert Phillips, Grandson of Frank Phillips, Dead at 87
The last surviving grandchild of Frank Phillips, Oklahoma’s renowned oilman, has died. Robert B. Phillips, age 87, died February 2. Phillips was a longtime Tulsa resident and founder of the Phillips Agency, an advertising and public relations firm. He was the son of John G. Phillips, the only son of Jane and Frank Phillips. Phillips …
Permits to Drill March 27, 2017
Canadian County MURRAY #1-7H, March 24 2017 07 13N 8W SESWSWSW API: 01724987 Lat: 35.609991871976, Long: -98.09911177833906 CIMAREX ENERGY CO HH, DR, 15790 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(9595) Creek County MOREINO #1-5, March 24 2017 05 19N 8E CNESESE API: 03729369 Lat: 36.15100502305762, Long: -96.4777008079555 HALL GREG OIL & GAS LLC SH, DR, 2000 ft, CLEVELAND(1843) Dewey …
Big Increases in Oklahoma and US Oil and Gas Rig Counts
Both Oklahoma and the U.S. saw big jumps in rig counts in the past week according to figures released by Baker Hughes. Oklahoma’s count jumped by 7 to reach 118. A year ago, the state had only 63 working oil and gas rigs. Nationally, the count grew by 20, reaching 809 active rigs. The jump …
Completion Reports March 24, 2017
KINGFISHER COUNTY Chaparral Energy Llc Miss’an (ex Chester): Oil 262 Gas 220 Water 1625 Flow Via Gas Li 4 16N 6W Viper 1606 1umh-4, August 24, 2016 HH, OIL, TD: 11695 ft Lat: 35.89752, Long: -97.85022 API: 35073252750001 Chaparral Energy Llc Miss’an (ex Chester): Oil 432 Gas 432 Water 1684 Flow Via Gas Li …
Permits to Drill March 24, 2017
Blaine County CHEETAH 32_19-15N-10W #1HX, March 23 2017 32 15N 10W NWSESESE API: 01123772 Lat: 35.726255326902816, Long: -98.27968435888354 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO LP HH, DR, 21202 ft, MISSISSIPPI LIME(9983), MISSISSIPPIAN(10145), WOODFORD(11770) Canadian County THOMPSON #2-7H, March 23 2017 07 13N 8W SESWSWSW API: 01724986 Lat: 35.61004681486704, Long: -98.09911177707401 CIMAREX ENERGY CO HH, DR, 16334 …
Wildcatters Gala Honors Oil and Gas Leaders
The Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association bestowed its highest honors during the association’s recent Wildcatters Gala at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. The event honored the late Aubrey McClendon as the inaugural OIPA Legend of the Industry, included the induction of Mark Monroe into the OIPA’s Wildcatters Hall of Honor and recognized U.S. Sen. James …
Environmentalists Vow Fight in Nebraska Against Keystone XL Pipeline
President Trump might have signed off on the Keystone XL pipeline but opponents aren’t finished in their fight. One group, Bold Nebraska based in Hastings plans to continue the battle against what its President Linda Anderson calls a “reckless” pipeline. In a Friday morning email notice she said, “Here’s the good news: Trump doesn’t have …
Senators Applaud Trump’s Approval of Keystone XL Pipeline
Oklahoma U.S. Senators Inhofe and Lankford wasted little time Friday in offering statements of gratitude over the Trump Administration’s approval of the Keystone XL oil pipeline permit. Sen. Jim Inhofe, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee said, “President Trump continues to deliver on his promises to prioritize energy independence and to …
Teens Win Oil and Gas Fight in Colorado
Some teenagers in Colorado have pulled off a victory over the State when it comes to oil and gas development. The Colorado Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, ruled the state regulators wrongly denied a 2013 rulemaking petition from Earth Guardians. The group of teens, based in Boulder had asked the state to halt …