March 2016 archive

Power Company Uses Helicopters to Monitor Transmission Lines

Black helicopters in Ohio! No, it’s not a wild claim from the tin-foil hat crowd that suspects a government helicopter is monitoring their every move. Helicopters are being used by FirstEnergy Corp. to carry out inspections of high-voltage transmissio…

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A Lost Vionsary—-What One Energy Expert Calls Aubrey McClendon

Some are calling the death of oilman Aubrey McClendon a great loss, not just for the energy industry but for Oklahoma City and the State.
“We’ve lost a visionary today,” said Dr. Steve Agee, dean of the Meinders School of Business at Oklahoma City Un…

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Power Company Uses Helicopters to Monitor Transmissino Lines

Black helicopters in Ohio! No, it’s not a wild claim from the tin-foil hat crowd that suspects a government helicopter is monitoring their every move. Helicopters are being used by FirstEnergy Corp. to carry out inspections of high-voltage transmissio…

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Reining in FEMA’s Administrative Costs

A bill co-sponsored by Oklahoma U.S. Senator James Lankford was signed into law by President Obama this week, reining in administrative costs for major disasters.
The Directing Dollars to Disaster Relief Act of 2015 was co-sponsored by Lankford along …

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More Condolences for Oklahoma Oil Industry Pioneer, Aubrey McClendon

Condolences continued to pour in on the tragic death of Oklahoma oil industry legend, Aubrey Kerr McClendon, who died Wednesday morning following a single-vehicle accident.
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford stated, “The death of Aubrey McClendon is a tremendous tragedy for his family and for Oklahoma. His death leaves an empty void for many in the Oklahoma City community.”
Chad Warmington, President of the Oklahoma Oil & Gas Association, spoke of the late McClendon as an oil and natural gas industry pioneer.
“His vision and leadership helped make Oklahoma the leader it is in oil and natural gas development. The impact of his life’s work is evident throughout the industry. He was also an incredibly proud Oklahoman who loved his state and demonstrated that through incredible generosity,” said Warmington.
McClendon co-founded Chesapeake Energy Corporation with Tom Ward in 1989. Following his departure from Chesapeake, McClendon founded American Energy Partners, LP in 2013. He was indicted on March 1, 2016 on allegations of bid rigging in northwest Oklahoma. His death remains under investigation.

   

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Permits to Drill March 3, 2016

Grady County
CASH #1-26H, March 02 2016
26 7N 6W SWSWSWSW API: 05124028
Lat: 35.04480656884531, Long: -97.81054549879407
CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC
HH, DR, 17527 ft, SPRINGER(12294)

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Completion reports March 3, 2016

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Completion Reports March 3, 2016

BLAINE COUNTY

Continental Resources Inc
Mississippian Limestone: Oil 940 Gas 14061 Water 1930 Flow
15 14N 12W Boden 1-15-10xh, November 29, 2015
HH, OIL, TD: 22725 ft
Lat: 35.68233, Long: -98.46881 API: 35011235340000

Devon Energy Produc…

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Condolences from Industry Over McClendon’s Deeath

Reaction among Oklahoma’s oil and gas sector and business community was one of shock and sadness over the traffic death Wednesday morning of indicted oilman Aubrey McClendon.
Oilman T-Boone Pickens tweeted his statement.
“I’ve known Aubrey McClendon …

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Aubrey Mcclendon Killed in Fiery Traffic Crash One Day after Federal Indictment

A bizarre and stunning twist developed in the U.S. Justice Department’s indictment of Oklahoma oilman Aubrey McClendon when the 56-year old former Chesapeake Energy CEO was killed in a Wednesday morning traffic crash in Oklahoma City.
There is specula…

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