2016 archive

Oklahoma Corporation Commission Unveils Wide Area Disposal Well Plan After 5.1 Quake

In response to the 5.1 magnitude earthquake striking Oklahoma on Saturday, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission released a statement over the weekend signaling the agency was implementing a wide area response. According to the release, the Commission’s …

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Permits to drill Feb. 15, 2016

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Completion reports Feb. 15, 2016

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5.1 magnitude Quake Strikes Near Fairview

One of the strongest earthquakes in more than a few years in Oklahoma struck Saturday morning in Major County. It measured 5.1 magnitude and according to the U.S. Geological Survey struck at 11:07 a.m. and its epicenter was located 17 miles northwest …

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Oklahoma and U.S. Rig Counts Drop Again

Another dismal week has been reported of the rig counts in Oklahoma and the U.S. as both suffered losses—four for Oklahoma and 30 nationally according to the latest data from Baker Hughes Corporation in Houston, Texas.
Oklahoma dropped by four more …

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Devon Leaders Sell Off Thousands in Shares while Values Drop

With what some analysts described as a “deteriorating net income” at Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy, several of the firm’s top executives, including President and CEO David Hager sold off shares this week, according to filings with the Securiti…

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Devon Leaders Sell Off Thousands in Shares while Values Drop

With what some analysts described as a “deteriorating net income” at Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy, several of the firm’s top executives, including President and CEO David Hager sold off shares this week, according to filings with the Securities and…

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Dollar Gasoline Close at Hand in OKC

Closer and closer to $1 a gallon for gasoline in Oklahoma. Will it happen? The cheapest gasoline in the state, according to Gas Buddy is $1.06 in south Oklahoma City. And more than a dozen stations and convenience stores are pumping gasoline in…

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Dollar Gasoline Close at Hand in OKC

Closer and closer to $1 a gallon for gasoline in Oklahoma. Will it happen? The cheapest gasoline in the state, according to Gas Buddy is $1.06 in south Oklahoma City. And more than a dozen stations and convenience stores are pumping gasoline in Oklah…

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Congress Sends Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act to White House

Oklahoma U.S. Senators Jim Inhofe and James Lankford were among those who helped make the first Internet Tax Freedom Act a permanent measure, foregoing the need to renew the ban. Thursday’s vote was 75 to 20 and the measure was sent immediately to Pres…

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