The Oklahoma Oil & Gas Association debuted its first STACK Summer Classic pig show at the Kingfisher County Fairgrounds on Saturday, hosting 275 statewide entries by more than 100 youth participants. “The STACK Summer Classic was an excellent evening of celebrating Oklahoma’s youth and their hard work on their livestock projects,” said Bray Haven, OKOGA field …
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Permits to Drill July 26, 2017
Canadian County WILDS 1207 #1-1MH, July 25 2017 01 12N 7W NWSWSWSW API: 01725048 Lat: 35.53831468610846, Long: -97.90086034943671 MARATHON OIL COMPANY HH, DR, 14287 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN (EX CHESTER)(8690) Ellis County SOUTH ARNETT 1-28 SWD #1, May 08 2017 28 18N 24W SESESENE API: 04523654 Lat: 36.00682909474381, Long: -99.75678224534326 SUPER HEATERS LLC SH, AM, 6300 ft, BROWN …
Transportation and Other Study Group Leaders Named in Legislature
The leadership of Interim Policy Working Groups created by Oklahoma House Majority Floor Leader Jon Echols have been named including those who will study transportation needs in the state. The co-leaders of each group will begin developing conservative policy proposals to reduce government waste and increase efficiencies in spending, enhancing personal freedom and growing economic …
Oklahoma’s Gasoline Price Average is 4th Lowest in the Country
Gasoline prices rose a few cents a gallon in Oklahoma in the past week, reaching a new level of $2.04 a gallon according to a weekly fuel price report from AAA Oklahoma. But the state is still ranked in the top 10 states with the cheapest gasoline. Oklahoma has the 4th lowest average, behind South …
Making the Case for More Oil and Gas Pipelines
Writing in U.S. News, one man makes the case for more oil and natural gas pipelines, contending they are still the safest way to transport energy. Charles Hughes, an Opinion Contributor, says despite increases in domestic oil and gas production, the development of transportation energy infrastructure has not kept pace. “A more robust pipeline infrastructure …
Governor Renames David Conway to Aeronautics Commission
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has reappointed Dr. David Conway of Durant to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. His new term will extend to Dec. 31 of 2022. Conway, a retired Air Force command pilot has been on the Commission since 2009. He’s been flying since 1973 and holds commercial, instrument, CFI and multi-engine ratings. In the …
Colorado Regulators Face More Pressure Over Deadly Pipeline Explosion
Colorado’s oil and gas regulators are under more pressure from environmentalists who are calling for a crackdown on drilling in urban areas. Their call has escalated following the early-May natural gas pipeline that killed two men in a residential area 35 miles north of Denver. On Monday, approximately 30 people gathered at a meeting of …
Oil and Gas Employment Helps Keep Oklahoma’s Jobless Rate Low
As Oklahoma’s jobless rate held steady at 4.3% for the month of June, employment grew in the state’s oil and gas industry. Lynn Gray, Director of Economic Research and Analysis at the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported an increase of 800 jobs in the Mining sector which includes the oil and gas industry. “So far this …
Update to Bar Association Probe of Scott Pruitt
A correction to our recent story about the State Bar Association’s investigation of Scott Pruitt, the former Oklahoma Attorney General who is now the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The probe was initiated based on an original complaint filed by Kristen van de Biezenbos and The Center for Biological Diversity in March of this …
Basin Environmental Hires Jason Voskuhl to Manage New Tulsa Office
Oklahoma City-based Basin Environmental & Safety Technologies has expanded with the opening of a new office in Tulsa, according to a report by The Oklahoman. The Native American-owned small business also announced the hiring of 20-year industry veteran Jason Voskuhl as the Tulsa office manager and vice president of engineering and environmental compliance programs. Founded …
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