As the state’s energy industry awaits a firm decision on the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court McGirt ruling that said tribes still have control over some Eastern Oklahoma lands, the city of Tulsa entered the fray this week. The city filed an amicus brief challenging tribal sovereignty and it prompted Tulsa Democratic Rep. …
October 28, 2021 archive
Slight increase in US rig count
The weekly rig count provided by Enverus Rig Analytics showed an increase of two rigs in the past week to reach 642 as of Oct. 27. The Austin firm indicated it is a 4% increase in the past month and 91% higher than a year ago. Week-over-week changes by major play were unremarkable, ranging …
Cold weather rule adopted in Nebraska
Nebraska’s statewide cold weather rule to protect natural gas utility customers from losing service if they’re unable to pay their bills kicks in on Monday. The Nebraska Public Service Commission adopted the rule 18 years ago reported the North Platte Telegraph. Click here for North Platte Telegraph. The cold weather rule provides customers …
Williams moves to capture zero-carbon markets
Tulsa-based Williams Cos. is quickly moving ahead with plans to take advantage of the worldwide movement toward responsible production and transportation of lower carbon fuel. The National Gas Intelligence reports the company even hired a Business Development director earlier this year as Williams advanced its strategy to capture opportunities from low and net-zero carbon …
Kansan admits to tampering with water system
A Kansas man faces up to a year in federal prison for using his home computer to tamper with an Ellsworth County rural water district treatment plant after he had quit his job at the facility. The Kansas Reflector reports the man used a remote login network to shut down the Post Rock Rural …
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