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) …
2017 archive
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 …
Trump Signs Executive Order for Clean Water Act Rule Review
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday directing the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review a controversial 2015 Clean Water Act rule designed to protect small bodies of water from pollution, according to The Washington Times. “EPA’s so-called Waters of the U.S. rule is one of the worst …
Crude Oil Futures Post Monthly Gain, Slight Daily Drop on Tuesday
Oil futures fell slightly on Tuesday, but saw monthly gains for February as traders anxiously awaited data that may confirm a rise in domestic crude inventories for an eighth week in a row, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, April West Texas Intermediate crude fell by 4 cents, or less …
Completion Reports March 1, 2017
CARTER COUNTY B & W Operating Llc Woodford- Sycamore: Oil 40 Gas 163 Water 150 Pump 18 2S 3W B&w Rose 1-18, December 12, 2016 SH, OIL, TD: 7090 ft Lat: 34.37772, Long: -97.56076 API: 35019255520002 CREEK COUNTY Liberty Operating Inc 19 15N 9E Sholmire 19-2, June 09, 2016 SH, DRY, TD: 2770 ft …