The Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association will honor the late Aubrey McClendon with its inaugural “OIPA Legend of the Industry” award during the association’s Wildcatters Gala set for March 21 at the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City. Often recognized as a major player in America’s energy renaissance, the Oklahoma City oil executive reached the pinnacle of …
March 1, 2017 archive
WTI, Brent Drop on Wednesday as Crude Oil Inventories Rise to New Weekly Record
Oil prices finished with a nominal drop on Wednesday as U.S. government data revealed an eighth weekly climb in a row for crude stockpiles, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. April West Texas Intermediate crude fell 18 cents, or 0.3%, to settle at $53.83 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. May Brent crude, the global benchmark, …
Completion Reports March 2, 2017
MURRAY COUNTY Richardson Morris A Dba Fairview Production Co Oil Creek(1490): Oil 10 Pump 24 1N 2E Nw Sulphur Oil Creek Unit 14, February 20, 2017 SH, OIL, TD: 1504 ft Lat: 34.54465, Long: -97.05422 API: 35099206650000 PITTSBURG COUNTY Bp America Production Company Woodford: Gas 2500 Flow 34 6N 13E Hunt-garrett 3-34/3h, July 11, …
Permits March 2, 2017
Blaine County COBRA 30_19-17N-10W #1HX, March 01 2017 31 17N 10W NENWNWNE API: 01123753 Lat: 35.91247436902144, Long: -98.3062093987966 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO LP HH, DR, 20168 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(8668), WOODFORD(10086) Blaine County SLO-POKE #1-33H, March 01 2017 33 18N 12W S2S2SWSE API: 01123754 Lat: 35.985768612479056, Long: -98.48298353730466 CARRERA ENERGY LLC HH, DR, 14424 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(9790) …
Wind Farms Encountering Rural Opposition
In some areas, there is opposition spreading over the growth of wind energy across the country. A Dallas Morning News op-ed piece this week, taken from the Los Angeles Times was written by Robert Bryce, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He is also the author of “Smaller Faster Lighter Denser Cheaper: How Innovation Keeps …
Zinke Confirmed as Interior Secretary
Former Navy Seal Ryan Zinke, a congressman from Montana was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Wednesday to be Interior Secretary. It’s the same job Gov. Mary Fallin was interviewed for by President Trump. But she apparently didn’t pass the job interview. Rep. Zinke was confirmed on a 68-31 vote and received the support of …
New Mexico Considers Solar Panels on State Buildings
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, the State Senate’s okayed a move to explore installing solar panels on state buildings. The Senate voted 36-4 this week to direct the state General Services Department to pursue contracts with solar providers. It’s a move to state money on electricity costs over time with no up-front public investment. It …
Pruitt Worries About Water Grants as EPA Faces Deep Cuts
Yet to be determined—whether the Environmental Protection Agency under the control of Scott Pruitt will be slashed by 25 percent as some reports have indicated. Sounds like Pruitt himself doesn’t know for sure, telling reporters Tuesday night he plans to discuss with the White House ways to save part of his agency’s budget including state …
What They Say About Trump’s Energy Topics in State of the Union
Conservatives saw optimism and hope in President Trump’s first State of the Union Address Tuesday night. Democrats sat on their hands. Environmentalists remained sour to what the President wants to do with energy-related issues. Here is how E and E’s Climate Wire described one aspect of the speech: “The speech reaffirmed Trump’s desire to help …
Lucas Calls Elimination of WOTUS a ‘Major Win’
Catching up on reaction to President Trump’s executive order reversing the Waters of the U.S. rule. Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas was obviously happy about the move. “The Waters of the U.S. rule has created widespread uncertainty for many of the folks in the agriculture, energy, and construction sectors across our country,” said Lucas in …
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