The 10th U.S. District Court of Appeals in Denver has upheld a ruling against the Audubon Society of Greater Denver which had challenged the government’s approval of a plan to store more water in a reservoir. In a ruling this week, the court stated the Army Corps of Engineers had complied with the National Environmental …
November 2018 archive
Small earthquake recorded in northern Oklahoma
While the Oklahoma Corporation Commission was investigating a Sunday night earthquake that eventually resulted in the shutdown of a fracking operation near Bridge Creek, a Monday morning quake was recorded in northern Oklahoma. It measured 2.7 magnitude according to the U.S. Geological Survey and the epicenter was only about a mile from the town …
Wind talks extended again over Oklahoma’s law to protect military flight space
Ongoing talks between a wind farm operation that might be in violation of a state law protecting military base flight space and the Oklahoma Attorney General have resulted in still another extension to reach a settlement. Attorney General Mike Hunter announced on Monday that he has once again extended the deadline for NextEra and the …
Permits to drill for Nov. 5, 2018
Permits to drill for Nov. 5, 2018l. Blaine County HOILE FED 1611 #4H-25X, November 05 2018 36 16N 11W SWSWSWSE API: 01124119 Lat: 35.812560344481355, Long: -98.32111155851325 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION MID-CON INC HH, DR, 21202 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(10911) Blaine County HOILE FED 1611 #3H-25X, November 05 2018 36 16N 11W SWSWSWSE API: 01124120 Lat: 35.81256034889985, Long: -98.32104410726821 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION …
Completion reports for Nov. 5, 2018
Completion reports for Nov. 5, 2018. BLAINE COUNTY Devon Energy Production Co Lp Mississippian & Mississippi Solid: Oil 600 Gas 4642 Water 1681 Flow 35 16N 12W Moose 35_26-16n-12w 2hx, August 21, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 21226 ft Lat: 35.81284, Long: -98.45410 API: 35011239780000 Devon Energy Production Co Lp Mississippian Lime(12518): Oil 659 Gas 10926 Water 1294 Flow 21 14N 12W Hornet 16_9-14n-12w 1hx, August 09, …
Well driller shuts down fracking following earthquake near Bridge Creek
The Oklahoma City independent exploration company whose drilling for a well near Bridge Creek is thought to have caused a Sunday night earthquake has decided to permanently end all fracking operations at the site. Roan Resources informed the Oil and Gas Conservation Division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission that it has decided to permanently end …
Voters to decide whether to create special oil and gas tax fund
A state question calling for the creation of another reserve fund in Oklahoma to finance education has left a split among groups and associations that will be affected by it. State Question 800 would divert 5 percent of gross production tax collections to the Oklahoma Vision Fund starting July 1, 2020. Voters will decide Tuesday …
Halliburton celebrates turning 100 years old
Halliburton, the company that got its start in southern Oklahoma is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week. Company President and CEO Jeff Miller was joined by Halliburton Executive Chairman Dave Lesar to celebrate the company turning 100 by ringing the Opening Bell on the New York Stock Exchange. “Reaching our 100th anniversary signifies a milestone …
Colorado governor plans call for special legislative session if proposed drilling setback is approved by voters
If voters in Colorado approve Proposition 112, the increased drilling setback from homes, businesses and schools, Gov. John Hickenlooper is talking of a special legislative session. There continue to be claims that up to 80% of the state would be off limits to oil and gas drilling. The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission says …
EOG reports major 3Q profits and plans expansion of Oklahoma exploration
While pursuing growth in Oklahoma’s STACK and SCOOP plays, Houston’s EOG Resources reported a $1.2 billion profit for the third quarter of 2018. that’s up from the $100 million reported a year ago and also more than the $700 million profit reported in the second quarter of this year. Revenues rose more than 80 percent …