November 26, 2019 archive

Solar farm to supply electricity to Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Work continues on a five-megawatt solar array to supplement the electrical supply in the City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The solar array, located north of Scottsbluff includes more than 14,000 solar panels that will track the sun throughout the day. It’s expected to be online sometime in the first quarter of 2020. It’s the second solar …

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Could Keystone XL protesters pose “domestic terrorism” threats?

A published report maintains federal and state law enforcement leaders are making major preparations for growing protests against the Keystone XL pipeline. The Guardian newspaper reports agencies have privately discussed tactics to stop activists “by any means” and believe the demonstrators could pose “domestic terrorism” threats. Internal government documents seen by the Guardian show that …

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MERGE produces two wells for Roan Resources

Another report of successful wells for Oklahoma City’s Roan Resources. The company filed completion reports this week on a two-well pad located near the Bridge Creek school in Grady County. The combined production was 591 barrels of oil a day on the Larry 26-23-9-5 wells drilled at 26 9N 5W. The wells had spud dates …

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U.S. DOT Awards $6.8 Million to Three Oklahoma Airports

Three Oklahoma airports were awarded a total of $6.8 million in federal infrastructure grants, according to an official press release issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation on November 22, 2019. This award is part of a $485 million federal investment in America’s airports. “The robust economy is enabling more passengers to travel by air …

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ODOT Seeks Public Comments on Multi-Year Travel Projects

ODOT is seeking public comments regarding the state’s planned transportation projects and programs for various modes of travel over the next four years, according to an agency press release. It is currently seeking feedback on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2020 through 2023. The STIP is a planning document required by …

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Completion reports for November 25, 2019

Completion reports for November 25, 2019. ELLIS COUNTY Mewbourne Oil Company Des Moines(8650): Oil 108 Gas 57 Water 1490 Flow 4 19N 26W Walleye 4 Ap 1hm, November 14, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 14130 ft Lat: 36.15815, Long: -99.97489 API: 35045237440000 GRADY COUNTY Roan Resources Llc Mississipian: Oil 461 Gas 694 Water 1185 Flow 26 9N 5W Larry 26-23-9-5 5mxh, March 30, 2019 HH, OIL, TD: …

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Permits to drill for November 25, 2019

Permits to drill issued for November 25, 2019. Caddo County MAD MAX CAMPGROUND #1-33, November 25 2019 33 6N 9W W2NESESW API: 01522115 Lat: 34.944550055741416, Long: -98.1559858366185 TERRITORY RESOURCES LLC DH, RC, 10800 ft, MARCHAND(9748) Canadian County GUTHRIE 1207 6-7 #2WXH, November 25 2019 31 13N 7W SENESESW API: 01725562 Lat: 35.55374932844639, Long: -97.98686565821741 CAMINO NATURAL RESOURCES …

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OU Doubles Engineering Enrollment, Creates Strategic Plan to Promote Energy Workforce

Engineers are in high demand in the workforce. The enrollment figures at the University of Oklahoma support this upward trend. The Journal Record reported that OU’s undergraduate enrollment at the Gallogly College of Engineering doubled in size from 1,768 in Fall 2007 to 3,630 in Fall 2018. The increase is attributed to OU’s outreach and marketing …

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Unit Corporation Extends Early Tender Date for Exchange Offer

Tulsa-based Unit Corporation announced that it has extended the early tender date for its previously announced offer to exchange its outstanding 6.625% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2021 (CUSIP No. 909218AB5 / ISIN US909218AB56) for newly issued 10.000% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 and 7.000% Junior Secured Notes due 2025, according to a company press release …

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EIA Data Predicts Continued Downturn in Oil and Gas Production

A federal agency tied to the U.S. Department of Energy and responsible for analyzing official energy statistics for the government is predicting 9il and natural gas production in South Texas will continue to decline, according to a report by the San Antonio Business Journal. The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts an average 14,000 barrel-per-day decline …

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