Arkansas regulators have been asked to approve a rate hike for customers of Southwestern Electric Power Co. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette reports if approved, it would mean a hike of more than $18 a month for a typical bill. Click here for Gazette report.
August 2021 archive
Deep Deuce development to incorporate solar energy
A resumed effort to finish the Deep Deuce housing development in northeast Oklahoma City plans to rely extensively on solar power as a means to create a “zero energy” neighborhood. The Oklahoman reported developers plan to incorporate solar energy in the region they call The Hill. Click here for The Oklahoman.
Report ranks Iowa first in renewable energy use–Oklahoma third
A report by the American Clean Power Association ranked Iowa number one in the nation for use of renewable energy sources while Oklahoma came in third nationally. The report stated that nearly 57.6% of electricity generated in Iowa came from renewable sources. No other state had more than half of its electricity come from …
Energy news in brief
** A trade group representing some of America’s biggest baked goods companies is urging the Biden administration to ratchet back its biofuel ambitions, arguing that using fuel made from crops could raise the cost of donuts, bread and other foods. ** Exxon Mobil Corporation’s investors are due to receive a payment of US$0.87 per share on 10th of …
Drillers finish more of their drilled but uncompleted wells
A report by Oil Price indicates what we’ve been showing in our reports of completions of wells in Oklahoma—that drillers have spent the past several months finishing their inventory of drilled but uncompleted wells. The overall drilling response in Oklahoma and other states has been slow but on the increase while the number of …
Floods and mudslides leave I-70 closed in western Colorado
“Indefinitely.” It’s how long Interstate 70 in western Colorado will be closed because of mudslides and flooding through Glenwood Canyon. Debris was left over the highway following mudslides and heavy rains on July 31, 2021. Click here for more from Out There Colorado
Completion reports for August 2, 2021
completions: none were processed today
Permits to drill for August 2, 2021
Garvin County PATRICIA ANN 0304 #2H-28, August 02 2021 33 3N 4W NENWNWNE API: 04925343 Lat: 34.69521003754003, Long: -97.62343517175105 OVINTIV MID-CONTINENT INC. HH, DR, 17908 ft, SPRINGER(12670) Garvin County PATRICIA ANN 0304 #3H-28, August 02 2021 33 3N 4W NENWNWNE API: 04925341 Lat: 34.69521004167159, Long: -97.62336863983226 OVINTIV MID-CONTINENT INC. HH, DR, 17858 ft, SPRINGER(12520) Garvin County PATRICIA …
ONE Gas reports increased revenue in 2Q but still deals with February storm
ONE Gas saw increases in its second quarter 2021 net income and its year-to-date 2021 net income. But the Oklahoma-based company awaits February winter storm-related regulatory moves in the state and in Kansas and Texas. The company announced its quarterly financial results on Monday indicating second quarter net income was $30.1 million or …
Strong 2Q results for Continental Resources
The second quarter was so strong for Oklahoma City’s Continental Resources, the energy company described it as “outstanding” along with “robust cash flow” and “exceptional shareholder value.” The company reported net income of $289.3 million or 79 cents a diluted share for the quarter that ended June 30. Adjusted net income was $332.8 million …