Are private weather companies exceeding the abilities of the National Weather Service in prediction of weather? It appears so and it’s raising questions about whether the federal government should be concerned about the advancement of such private weather forecasting firms as AccuWeather, Earth Networks and the Weather Co. The Washington Post reports how those firms …
Even as he prepares to step down as the Trump administration’s Energy Secretary, Rick Perry is making headlines for his praise of President Trump. And for his religious comparisons. POLITICO’s Morning Energy Report explained: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Rick Perry is just days away from leaving the Trump administration. And while the Energy secretary has become enmeshed in the …
One of the largest operators in the Permian Basin, Concho Resources Inc. announced it has agreed to sell its assets in the New Mexico Shelf for $925 million to an affiliate of Spur Energy Partners LLC. The assets include nearly 100,000 gross acres that produce about 25,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day. Concho leadership …
The White House has asked Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley’s office for input on the administration’s latest proposal to boost the ethanol market in 2020, according to two sources familiar with the matter on Friday, after a flurry of conversations between President Donald Trump and corn-state advocates critical of the plan. The White House request shows …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
