One energy publication in Canada is suggesting the oil and gas industry should take advantage of thousands of its abandoned wells, converting them to geothermal systems. Writing in Alberta Oil, Elizabeth Lappen says it would put drilling and service firms back to work and provide heat and power to those who see the wells as …
The protest led by Native Americans against the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota has turned into a huge financial challenge for the protesters. Money is being raised and spent and approaching winter will present another kind of challenge for those fighting the $3.8 billion pipeline being built by Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners. A fund …
Small oil and gas operators in Oklahoma are awaiting the outcome of their legal challenge to new Clean Air act rules from the Environmental Protection Agency that they contend could put them out of business. The Oklahoma Independent Producers Association joined the national group called the Independent Petroleum Association of America in filing a lawsuit …
At a recent legislative study hearing held at the state capitol, one Oklahoma State University professor declared the evidence that oil and gas wastewater injection wells are causing earthquakes is “clear and convincing.” It’s the charge from hydrogeologist Dr. Todd Halihan, who said a lot of published research from Columbia University, the U.S. Geological Survey and other …
For the first time since mid-August, the average price of gasoline in Oklahoma dropped below $2 a gallon, according to the latest Fuel Gauge Report from AAA Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s new statewide average is $1.99, tied with Missouri for the lowest in the nation. “Although Tulsa’s citywide gas price average today for regular is lower than …
The STACK’s latest big hits to be reported to the Corporation Commission are three wells by Houston, Texas based Marathon Oil Company…the largest coming in at more than 2,000 barrels of oil a day. The Marjorie in Blaine County is producing 2,070 barrels a day along with 3,285 Mcf of gas, according to the completion reports …
