October 10, 2017 archive

DOJ Attorneys Assert Keystone XL Judge Can’t Overrule Presidential Permit

The Trump Administration claims a Montana federal judge has no authority to challenge a presidential permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline as the government seeks to finally clear the way for the pipeline by dismissing a lawsuit that would block the project, according to a news report published in the Houston Chronicle. U.S. Department …

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WTI Settles Above $50 While Brent Crude Tops $56 a Barrel on Tuesday

Crude oil futures jumped to settle above $50 a barrel on Tuesday as global news and a hurricane-induced slowdown in crude output lifted domestic prices to their highest level in over a week, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, November West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.34, or 2.7%, to settle at …

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AAA: Oklahoma Has Lowest Gas Prices in the Nation This Week

Gasoline prices now average $2.23 a gallon in Oklahoma, the lowest price in the nation this week according to new figures released by AAA on Monday. Prices have risen 16 cents since a year ago, largely due to the hurricanes that have impacted the Gulf states refineries. In the region, gas prices are on average …

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OIPA Hosts Lunch and Learn Cyber Security Event on October 17

The Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association will host a free Lunch and Learn event on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the OIPA Headquarters located at 500 N.E. 4th Street in Oklahoma City. OIPA Partner Alias Forensics and FBI Special Agent Richard Lay will discuss the current cyber security issues threatening …

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Completion Reports October 11, 2017

  ALFALFA COUNTY Midstates Petroleum Co Llc 28 25N 12W Baker 2512 1-28 Swd, August 11, 2017 SH, DISP, TD: 7387 ft Lat: 36.60925, Long: -98.49091 API: 35003232640000 BLAINE COUNTY Council Oak Resources Llc Woodford(11515): Oil 182 Gas 2013 Water 2122 Flow 27 17N 13W Masonhall 1-27h, June 20, 2017 HH, OIL, TD: 16497 ft Lat: 35.91403, Long: -98.58208 API: 35011237270000 CADDO COUNTY …

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Permits to Drill October 11, 2017

  Blaine County SOGGY DOLLAR SWD #1, October 10 2017 33 17N 13W SESESENE API: 01123866 Lat: 35.9064185385932, Long: -98.58388823506846 LAGOON SWD LLC SH, DR, 7950 ft, WOLFCAMPIAN(3000), VIRGILIAN(5000), MISSOURIAN(6000) Canadian County COWBOY #1H-27-22, April 10 2017 34 11N 7W NENENENW API: 01724994 Lat: 35.390882375780684, Long: -97.92894233008238 CITIZEN ENERGY II LLC HH, DR, 21500 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(10350), WOODFORD(10600) …

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Scott Pruitt: “The War on Coal is Over”

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced Monday that he will sign a new rule overriding the Clean Power Plan, an Obama-era effort to limit carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants. “The war on coal is over,” said Pruitt, speaking before a Hazard, Kentucky audience at Whayne Supply, a company that sells coal mining …

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Williams’ Transco Pipeline Expansion Ready to Service New York Customers

Tulsa-based Williams Partners L.P. announced Monday that it has placed into service an expansion of its Transco pipeline system to increase natural gas delivery capacity to New York City by 115,000 dth per day in time for the 2017/2018 heating season, according to a company press release. The New York Bay Expansion provides additional capacity for much-needed …

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Monticello Power Plant in Northeast Texas to Close by Early January of 2018

Dallas-based Luminant, a subsidiary of Vistra Energy, announced Friday that it is permanently closing one of the Lone Star State’s largest coal-powered plants early next year, according to a company press release. The 1,800 megawatt Monticello power plant located in Titus County, Texas is the latest casualty in coal plant closures across the nation as …

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LINN Energy to Announce Third Quarter Results in Early November

Houston-based LINN Energy, Inc. plans to release its third quarter 2017 financial results next month. The company announced Monday that it will host a conference call on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 10 a.m. central time. There will be prepared remarks by Mark E. Ellis, President and Chief Executive Officer as well as David B. …

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