July 15, 2019 archive

Permits to drill for July 15, 2019

Permits to drill for July 15, 2019. Blaine County PADEN HEIRS #4-31MH, March 25 2019 31 19N 13W NWNWNWNW API: 01124197 Lat: 36.086449543596345, Long: -98.63575145551187 CRAWLEY PETROLEUM CORPORATION HH, AM, 14307 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN (LESS CHESTER)(9650) Carter County COUNTYLINE UNIT #67-6, March 29 2019 30 1S 3W SENESWNW API: 01926318 Lat: 34.443557839224844, Long: -97.55816430030826 CITATION OIL & GAS …

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Completion reports for July 15, 2019

Completion reports filed for July 15, 2019. BLAINE COUNTY Cimarex Energy Co Mississippian(10059): Oil 1161 Gas 2544 Water 1669 Flow 11 15N 11W Lehman Com 7-11h, November 25, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 15811 ft Lat: 35.78371, Long: -98.33827 API: 35011240300000 Cimarex Energy Co Mississippian(10060): Oil 714 Gas 1583 Water 1499 Flow 11 15N 11W Lehman Bia 6-11h, December 03, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 16089 ft Lat: …

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PSO seeks state approval to add low-cost wind energy

As part of its long-range plan to increase reliance on natural gas and renewable energy resources, Public Service Company of Oklahoma filed an application seeking regulatory approval to add 675 megawatts of Oklahoma wind-generated power to its energy mix. This reflects a 45.5% share of 1,485 MW total requested in conjunction with its sister company, …

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Former sheriff’s deputy sentenced for theft of federal funds

An investigation led by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General and the OSBI led to the recent sentencing of a former Logan County sheriff’s deputy. Doyle Allen Baker was sentenced in Oklahoma City Federal court to 5 years of probation, 208 hours of community service, $5,001.06 in restitution and a $100 special …

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Investigators probe deadly welding accident in El Reno

An investigation remains underway into a deadly welding accident that claimed a man’s life Sunday in El Reno. It happened at Canyon Oilfield Services company, a firm that advertised its pride in safety and integrity at its three locations in El Reno, Elk City and Hydro. A flash explosion occurred around 7 a.m. on Sunday …

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Consumers oppose Empire District Electric’s rate hike request

  The Oklahoma Corporation Commission meets Tuesday and will consider a request for a public hearing on Empire District Electric Co.’s request for a $2.3 million rate increase over three years. As the Journal Record reported, the request is opposed by the Oklahoma Industrial Energy Consumers. It filed testimony with the OCC opposing the request. …

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Rep. Mullin and others disagree with President’s uranium import decision

Oklahoma congressman Markwayne Mullin is among 20 members of congress who find themselves at odds with President Trump over allowing nuclear power plant operators to import more uranium. He and 19 others sent a letter last week to the President urging him to restrict the uranium imports so U.S. mining companies would have a larger …

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ODOT seeks input for next 25 years

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is developing its 2020-2045 Long Range Transportation Plan and is inviting the public to get involved in the year-long process. The federally required plan will establish transportation policies and priorities for the next 25 years for various modes of travel and commercial freight movement in the state including highway; passenger …

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Gasoline prices shoot up since July 4th

Growing demand and shrinking gas stocks are adding to pump price jumps since the Fourth of July and in Oklahoma, prices have jumped as much as 8 cents a gallon over the past week. AAA Oklahoma reports the new statewide average is $2.50 per gallon compared to the $2.42 a gallon paid by motorists a …

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Governor calls on congress to ratify new trade deal

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says it’s time Congress ratified the new US-Mexico-Canada trade deal, the one commonly referred to as USMA. In a commentary, the governor said it’s vital to Oklahoma because of the strong trading partnership it has with the two countries. Here is his column: Earlier this summer, President Trump gave his 30-day …

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