Following an extraordinary press conference, President Donald Trump signed legislation on Thursday to halt a regulation blocking coal mining debris from being dumped into nearby streams, according to a statement issued by the White House’s Office of the Press Secretary. House Joint Resolution 38 blocks an overly burdensome stream protection rule from further harming the …
February 2017 archive
Pittsburg County Gas Well Explosion Injures One
At least one injury was reported when a Pittsburg County natural gas well exploded early Thursday afternoon, according to The Oklahoman. The explosion occurred near Quinton, Oklahoma, about 100 miles southeast of Tulsa. State troopers and the county sheriff’s office were notified around 12:30 p.m. Multiple volunteer fire departments and emergency management crews also converged …
Association Alleges NextEra Energy Failed to Identify Turbine Locations for Caddo County Projects
A Caddo County lawsuit alleging a wind farm developer didn’t adequately notify residents and public officials about turbine locations was moved to federal court in Oklahoma City this week, according to a report by The Oklahoman. Scenic Prairie Preservation Association originally filed suit against NextEra Energy Resources LLC. The association said NextEra Energy didn’t properly …
Brent Crude and Natural Gas Futures Fall as WTI Posts Gain on Thursday
Domestic oil futures rose slightly as Brent crude and natural gas posted losses on Thursday, according to a report by Bloomberg MarketWatch. March West Texas Intermediate crude edged up by 25 cents, or 0.5%, to settle at $53.36 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On London’s ICE Futures Exchange, April Brent crude, the global …
Completion Reports February 17, 2017
CANADIAN COUNTY Citizen Energy Ii Llc 11 10N 6W Carpenter 1h-11-14, December 31, 2016 HH, OIL, TD: 19697 ft Lat: 35.36212, Long: -97.79611 API: 35017249390000 Citizen Energy Ii Llc 9 11N 7W Oppel 1h-9, November 29, 2016 HH, OIL, TD: 16264 ft Lat: 35.43615, Long: -97.95153 API: 35017249250000 Citizen Energy Ii Llc 9 11N …
Permits to Drill February 17, 2017
Beaver County LELAND BARBY #1-29, February 16 2017 29 4N 26E CNW API: 00722896 Lat: 36.78672658216236, Long: -100.28623631257234 LATIGO OIL AND GAS INC SH, RC, 7350 ft, TONKAWA(5230) Canadian County WILLIE LEFT HAND BIA #1-5H, February 16 2017 05 14N 10W NWNENENE API: 01724975 Lat: 35.72458653346928, Long: -98.27937363038195 MARATHON OIL COMPANY HH, DR, 16431 …
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Confirmed for Samson Resources
Tulsa-based Samson Resources Corporation announced Monday that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has confirmed its reorganization plan, according to a company press release. Samson’s settlement plan was approved by voting creditors, including 100 percent of first lien and second lien lenders and holders of over 99 percent of unsecured claims. The successful confirmation …
Micheal Dunn Appointed as Williams’ Executive Vice President and COO
Tulsa-based The Williams Companies, Inc. appointed Micheal G. Dunn as the partnership’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer effective February 27, 2017, according to a company press release issued on Wednesday. In this newly created role, Dunn will focus on optimizing operations to enhance Williams’ competitive advantage and advance the execution of Williams’ long-term …
Following Significant Climb in Domestic Inventories, Crude Oil Futures Drop on Wednesday
Crude oil futures fell on Wednesday as data from the Energy Information Administration revealed the largest uptick in domestic supply inventories since 1982, according to a Bloomberg MarketWatch report. March West Texas Intermediate crude edged down by 9 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $53.11 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On London’s ICE …
Continental Reports Large Gas Well Completed in Custer County
Although it was reported that Continental Resources Inc. had some recent success in Blaine County, it is apparent that the company has dialed in to its production program in order to realize a favorable outcome in other areas of the state. OK Energy Today recently published a completion report on February 16, 2017 for the …
