June 29, 2018 archive

SW Texas feels rumble of another earthquake

  Another earthquake was reported late in the week in west Texas. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 2.6 magnitude quake Thursday evening. The epicenter, like one  recorded earlier near Balmorhea was close to the surface. The USGS said its depth was about 2.5 miles. The quake about 15 miles from the Pecos county town …

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Oklahoma utilities to sell pancakes for Salvation Army

Three of Oklahoma’s major utilities plan to help raise money for the Salvation Army Central Oklahoma by holding their annual Home Energy Aid Pancake Breakfast. Oklahoma Gas and Electric, Oklahoma Natural Gas and Public Service Company of Oklahoma will hold the fundraiser on July 26 in Oklahoma City. It will be held at 1001 N …

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Pipeline maker and nail manufacturer—victims of war on tariffs

Caught in the President’s war on tariffs—some steel makers in Texas and Missouri. Borusan Mannesmann, a firm that manufactures pipes for the oil and gas refineries in Texas said the tariff war will mean it won’t expand and hire more workers this year. It will also cost the company $35 million a year. The firm …

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ONEOK to expand natural gas pipeline operations in the Permian Basin and Oklahoma

Tulsa-based ONEOK announced it is expanding its natural gas pipeline infrastructure in the Permian Basin and Oklahoma by up to 1.7 billion cubic feet a day. The company said it wants to provide additional natural gas takeaway capacity in two of the nation’s most active production areas. ONEOK’s announcement did not reveal a cost of …

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Grady County is site of week’s biggest oil producer

The past week saw a handful of large wells reported in Oklahoma and an indication of much more drilling to come. Completion reports published by OK Energy Today showed Unit Petroleum brought in a 2,366 barrel a day oil well in Grady County. Located about 6 miles northeast of the town of Cement, the Schenk …

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Completion reports June 21-27

Here is the Weekly Completions Report.  The table below provides a summary of the Completion tickets (Form 1002A) that have been published between June 21st and close of business on June 27th. The table includes the Initial Production data for Oil (b/d), Gas (MCF/d) and Water (b/d). There are two links in the table: – The SPOT …

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Permits to drill June 21-27

This weekly report includes new Permits that have been Approved (or existing permits that have been Amended) between June 21st and close of business on June 27th.  There are two links on each line: – The SPOT link will take you to the well location on Google Maps.  So, if you need it, this will …

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Pruitt wants EPA changes in protecting waterways—-environmentalists don’t like it

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s proposing a change in the way his agency regulates and protects the nation’s waterways from pollution. In a memo released by his office, the former Oklahoma Attorney General  asked the EPA’s Office of Water and Regional Administrators to draft a proposal restricting the agency’s ability to revoke permits issued …

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AG wants State regulators to approve rate reduction for PSO customers

   Attorney General Mike Hunter released the following statement on Administrative Law Judge Mary Candler’s recommendation that Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) pass the savings from the federal income tax cut to its customers. The recommendation was released in the case the Attorney General’s Office filed in December, requesting the Oklahoma Corporation Commission ensure tax savings are passed …

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