2016 archive

Bid-Rigging Lawsuit Filed in Woods County Against Chesapeake, SandRidge and Tom Ward

A lawsuit very similar to the bid-rigging lawsuit filed in Oklahoma City federal court against Chesapeake Energy, SandRidge Energy and oilman Tom L. Ward has been filed in Woods County District court in Alva.
The suit was filed by Harold Koppitz…

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Bid-Rigging Lawsuit Filed in Woods County Against Chesapeake, SandRidge and Tom Ward

A lawsuit very similar to the bid-rigging lawsuit filed in Oklahoma City federal court against Chesapeake Energy, SandRidge Energy and oilman Tom L. Ward has been filed in Woods County District court in Alva.
The suit was filed by Harold Koppitz of Al…

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“Earth (Quake) Day” Protest Planned at State Capitol by Oil and Gas Opponents

A rally against giving the Oklahoma Corporation Commission the power to enforce rules and regulations over the oil and gas sector is drawing opponents who plan what they call an “809 Rally” later this month at the State Capitol.
Sponsored by the Sierr…

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OKC Mayor Cornett Joins Fight Against Wind Rebates

Laying out at least one side of the fight over wind industry rebates opposed by the state’s oil and gas industry, Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller discusses the issue he titled “Gone with the Wind” in his monthly Oklahoma Economic Report.
The repor…

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OKC Mayor Cornett Joins Fight Against Wind Rebates

Laying out at least one side of the fight over wind industry rebates opposed by the state’s oil and gas industry, Oklahoma Treasurer Ken Miller discusses the issue he titled “Gone with the Wind” in his monthly Oklahoma Economic Report.
The report also…

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“Earth (Quake) Day” Planned at State Capitol by Oil and Gas Protesters

A rally against giving the Oklahoma Corporation Commission the power to enforce rules and regulations over the oil and gas sector is drawing opponents who plan what they call an “809 Rally” later this month at the State Capitol.
Sponsored by the…

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“Earth (Quake) Day” Planned at State Capitol by Oil and Gas Protesters

A rally against giving the Oklahoma Corporation Commission the power to enforce rules and regulations over the oil and gas sector is drawing opponents who plan what they call an “809 Rally” later this month at the State Capitol.
Sponsored by the Sierr…

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Nearly 90 New Jobs Created by State Quality Jobs Program

About 90 more jobs in the state are being created as the State Commerce Department’s giving financial assistance through the Quality Jobs Program to two firms, one in Sapulpa and another in Norman.
Ardagh Glass Inc. in Sapulpa will create 70 jobs thro…

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Oklahoma Rebate Program Grows to Help Oil and Gas Industry

More than a year after oil prices plunged from more than $100 a barrel to the $30s, the State Tax Commission says it will pay nearly $158 million in rebates next year to certain operators of what are called “economically at-risk” wells.
Those ar…

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Oklahoma Rebate Program Grows to Help Oil and Gas Industry

More than a year after oil prices plunged from more than $100 a barrel to the $30s, the State Tax Commission says it will pay nearly $158 million in rebates next year to certain operators of what are called “economically at-risk” wells.
Those are well…

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