Attorney General Mike Hunter welcomed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to Oklahoma over the past week. The two scheduled the meeting as part of the chairman’s first trip to Oklahoma as head of the FCC to discuss consumer protection issues, namely robocalls, and the state and federal government’s response in combatting the burdensome …
While an estimated 43 million Americans started their summers this Memorial Day weekend, it’s likely not the case in Oklahoma where thousands are battling high waters and tornadoes. The flooding means many state parks are either under water or dangerously close to it. Still, AAA predicts this long holiday weekend is seeing the second-highest travel …
Oklahoma’s US Representatives will undoubtedly be involved in a growing controversy whether to put sanctions on US technology used in the Russia supported pipeline to carry natural gas to Germany. Sen. Ted Cruz submitted such a bill last week and House Republicans are reported to be working on a companion bill in the House. “We …
State Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, a former member of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, released the following statement regarding the success of the 2,107 watershed structures throughout Oklahoma. “This past week, many areas of Oklahoma have received record rainfall,” Grego said. “While widespread flooding is happening, we must not lose sight of how much flooding is …
Permits to drill issued for May 23, 2019. Dewey County VAHALLA #1-25MH, May 23 2019 25 19N 14W NWNENENE API: 04323701 Lat: 36.10086293289527, Long: -98.63779786037834 CRAWLEY PETROLEUM CORPORATION HH, DR, 14300 ft, MISSISSIPPI LIME(9950) Ellis County OPAL 0631 #3H, May 23 2019 30 19N 24W SWSWSESW API: 04523800 Lat: 36.08657012762777, Long: -99.80545825044997 EOG RESOURCES INC HH, DR, …
Completion reports filed on May 23, 2019. BLAINE COUNTY Chesapeake Operating Llc Mississippi- Mississippian: Oil 42 Gas 935 Water 167 Artificia L Lift 1 19N 13W Admiral 1-19-13 1hc, March 07, 2019 HH, GAS, TD: 19295 ft Lat: 36.15814, Long: -98.54634 API: 35011238340002 DEWEY COUNTY Chesapeake Operating Llc Meramec-osage: Oil 5 Gas 1404 Water 75 Artificia L Lift 26 18N 17W Stephen 26-18-17 1h, August 12, …
Flooding on the Arkansas River in Tulsa has forced the shutdown of the Holly Frontier refinery. Operators made the decision Thursday afternoon saying it would be a temporary shutdown until flood conditions improve. “Due to high water in the Tulsa area, the HollyFrontier Tulsa Refinery is temporarily shutting down operations as a precautionary measure for …
Those wind turbines across Oklahoma are supposed to withstand strong winds, but one collapsed this week in northern Oklahoma. It was near Hunter where a turbine to Enel Green buckled as 40 mile an hour winds swept across the Chisholm View II wind farm. The farm extends into Grant and Garfield counties. An investigation is …
As members of the Oklahoma National Association of Royalty Owners gathered Thursday in Oklahoma City, their national leader reminded them they re also voters whose voices can and should be heard by elected officials. Grant Back, the National Executive Director of NARO told the opening session, “Royalty owners are voters and constituents. They have a …
With the Memorial Day holiday approaching, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) encourages Oklahomans to visit the state’s lakes, rivers, or streams. While recreating at these natural water bodies, DEQ reminds you to follow some simple tips to help keep you and your family safe while swimming, boating, canoeing, or enjoying other water activities. Natural bodies of water, …
