Brent Kisling, Executive Director, Oklahoma Department of Commerce; Mike Ward, Vice-President Air-to-Air Fueling, Cobham plc; Rob Fluck, Director, Account Management, Cobham Mission Systems The Oklahoma Department of Commerce announced that Cobham plc, a global aerospace company with headquarters in the UK and market leader in aerial refueling products and technologies, is opening a new …
April 1, 2019 archive
Energy bills galore to be considered by Oklahoma House committee
Oklahoma State House members take up several energy related measures Tuesday in a meeting of the House Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The agenda includes handling of SB302 which would require the Oklahoma Mining Commission to post permit information online. SB519 would prohibit certain transfers of funds and modifying apportionment of the petroleum excise tax …
AAA Oklahoma supports total ban on hand-held cell phone use for drivers
AAA Oklahoma says it’s time Oklahoma totally banned all hand-held cellphone use while driving. That includes big-truck drivers, oil haulers, car drivers and utility workers—any and all. It’s come out in support of Senate Bill 17 which was recently approved by the Oklahoma Senate on a 38-8 vote and sent to the House of Representatives. …
Rising gasoline prices greet drivers at the pumps
Prices at the gasoline pumps continue their climb upward, both in Oklahoma and across the U.S. The latest average price in Oklahoma is $2.45, two cents more than a week ago, according to AAA Oklahoma. The new nationwide average is $2.69, six cents higher than last week. In Oklahoma, Adair county next to the Arkansas …
Presidential permit could skirt court blockage of Keystone XL line
Legal observers believe a presidential permit signed last Friday by President Trump is a way to get around previous federal court orders halting development of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. His order would jump-start construction of the line that would eventually connect to the Cushing Hub and the already-in-place Keystone line in Oklahoma. The permit …
Edmond man admits to embezzling $750,000 from OKC energy firm
A 74-year old Edmond, Oklahoma man has admitted to embezzling more than $750,000 from the Oklahoma City energy company where he worked until two years ago. The Oklahoma City U.S. Attorney announced that Odis Aubrey King pleaded guilty to embezzling the money and to filing a false federal income tax return. U.S. Attorney Robert J. …
Producers think Gov. will sign bill restricting nuisance lawsuits on farming operations
A bill restricting nuisance lawsuits against ag and farming operations in Oklahoma is close to landing on the desk of Gov. Kevin Stitt. When it does, some producers predict he will sign it into law. Ron Hays at the Oklahoma Farm Report reported such suggestions in his Monday edition. The Oklahoma Legislature wrapped up its …
Newfield Exploration presses ahead with successful wells in the STACK
Newfield Exploration Mid-Con Inc. filed seven completion reports on Friday with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission including six in Blaine County. The largest producer brought in 1,198 Boed. The Castonguay 1610 4H-2X is located midway between Watonga and Kingfisher and 4 miles north of State highway 33 near the Lomega High School. Its legal site is …
Rep. Mullin steps up opposition to Green New Deal
Oklahoma Congressman Markwayne Mullin’s opposition to the Democrats’ Green New Deal isn’t anything new. He also is not hesitant at all in speaking out against the plane raised by Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York. In one of his latest interviews on Fox News, the Republican from eastern Oklahoma again said the plan is …
NGL Energy Partners and ONEOK Inc. seek investors at California conference
Some Oklahoma energy companies plan to be on hand this week for the 3rd Annual Mizuho Energy Summit in Napa, California. Tulsa-based NGL Energy Partners LP ‘s management team will participate in a series of one-on-one meetings with members of the investment community. They are seeking more prospective investors in the company. ONEOK, Inc. will also …
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