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Rep. Mullin—no surprise that gas prices increased in Biden administration
As he campaigns for the U.S. Senate, Oklahoma Congressman Markwayne Mullin continues with his criticism of the Biden administration’s energy policies. In his latest column, the Republican Representative said it’s no surprise the loss of the nation’s energy independence has come with consequences and the most obvious to consumers is sthe increased pain at …
Growing heat wave in Texas results in another grid operator warning
The lingering heat wave over Oklahoma, Texas and other Midwestern states resulted in a third emergency step taken by the Texas power grid operator in an effort to avoid rolling blackouts. Soaring electricity demand has threatened to be more than electrical suppliers can provide as temperatures climb to more than 100 degrees on …
Study warns of more earthquakes in the Permian Basin
Researchers at the University of Texas in Austin have come out with a new report warning there could be more earthquakes in the Permian Basin because of continued oil and gas exploration. It’s a region where numerous Oklahoma oil and gas companies are among those drilling new wells. The study, published by the university’s …
Permits to drill for July 13, 2022
Payne County RIPLEY #2, July 13 2022 06 18N 4E SESENESE API: 11924457 Lat: 36.06262589610578, Long: -96.90956250048049 ENCORE OPERATING INC DH, DR, 4260 ft, PERU(3300), RED FORK(3660), BARTLESVILLE(3750), SIMPSON(4100), WILCOX(4160) Tillman County STONE #3, July 13 2022 07 3S 18W NWSENWNE API: 14120534 Lat: 34.31753001400617, Long: -99.12177066673922 AC OPERATING COMPANY LLC SH, DR, 5500 ft, HENDERSON(3200), CANYON(3300), …
Completion reports for July 13, 2022
MCCLAIN COUNTY Twisted Oak Operating Llc 3 7N 3W West Goldsby Osborn Unit T-21-2 Wsw, June 06, 2022 null, WATER, TD: 7005 ft Lat: 35.10782, Long: -97.50032 API: 35087223490000 OKFUSKEE COUNTY 3fearns Llc 7 12N 9E University 3-7, April 17, 2022 SH, PLUG, TD: 3565 ft Lat: 35.53104, Long: -96.39915 API: 35107236290000 3fearns Llc Gilcrease(3217): Oil 18 Pump 7 12N 9E P. …
New producers reported in Oklahoma’s STACK play
Nearly 2,400 barrels of oil a day were reported as the combined production of two single-pad wells in Canadian County. Ovintiv Inc., in reports filed this week with Oklahoma regulators said the Peters 1407 4h-15x, located at 15 14N 7W, a site about 3 miles southeast of Okarche, had initial production of 1,375 barrels of …
Two workers killed in Colorado coal pile collapse ignored safety rules
A federal investigation will likely show the two workers killed in the collapse of a 60-foot coal pile at a power plant in Pueblo, Colorado were at fault by ignoring federal safety rules. Colorado Public Radio reported the two workers had climbed atop the pile to clear an air pocket that had prevented coal …
Energy news in brief around the US and world
** Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday asked U.S. customs officials to explain why three major Chinese solar energy companies were excluded from a list of importers whose products are banned under a new law aimed at cracking down on forced labor. ** White House sources say the Biden administration is opening the door to approving major fossil fuel projects — …
Crude oil made weak recovery–so did OK energy stocks
U.S. oil prices managed a weak recovery in Wednesday’s trading but still finished a few dollars short of $100 a barrel. The gain was made reports showed America’s oil inventories rose and following news of a more than 9% inflation rate in June—something that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to bump interest rates. …
Hamm’s “take private” offer under review by Continental directors
The Board of Directors at Oklahoma City’s Continental Resource, Inc. indicated this week it has moved to explore founder Harold Hamm’s $70-a-share offer in a bid to take the company private. His $4.4 billion cash “take private” offer was made in mid-June and the Board confirmed Wednesday it had formed a special committee of …