June 27, 2019 archive

Supreme Court wants second round of arguments in Oklahoma case

The U.S. Supreme court wants to hear more arguments and more time in Oklahoma’s challenge to the territorial boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) nation. It’s a case that Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter contends could have an impact on millions of Oklahomans when it comes to prosecuting major crimes and not just murder cases. The …

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Banker named to Wildlife Conservation Commission

The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission will welcome southwestern Oklahoma bank executive Rick Holder, 60, of Creta in July. Gov. J. Kevin Stitt appointed Holder to an eight-year term from District 7. He is filling the seat that was held by Robert Dan Robbins of Altus, whose term is expiring. “I’m excited to get started, meet the other …

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PSO contributes to Tulsa Center

A $150,000 gift that contributed to the building of an adaptive sports complex at Tulsa’s The Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges was recognized Thursday during a special ceremonial “big check” presentation at The Center. The gift from the American Electric Power Foundation (AEP Foundation) was presented by Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) president …

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Senator says we’re not close to war with Iran

As tensions mount between Iran and the U.S. and shipments of oil through the Strait of Hormuz are at risk, how close to war are we? “We are not close to war with Iran,” professed Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford in an interview with OK Energy Today. “Iran has always been hostile.” He pointed to …

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Fire-damaged Philadelphia refinery to close

  The Philadelphia refinery hit by explosions and fire last week will soon be closed, according to the company that owns the 1,400-acre site. It also means 1,000 employees will lose their jobs at the plant run by Philadelphia Energy Solutions. Reports suggested that the scramble to purchase the site for reuse is already underway. …

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Williams grades its work on the environment, integrity and socially

  Tulsa’s Williams Companies released its 2018 Sustainability Report and stated its energy program played an important role in helping the U.S. reduce emissions. The company said it is also eager to “continue to help the nation meet its climate goals with low carbon natural gas solutions that are ready now.” The Sustainability report covered …

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Tribes, counties and states show support for natural gas pipeline project

  A $1.5 billion natural gas pipeline project in Oregon drew support this week from a delegation of 16 representatives of government agencies in Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon as well as several Indian tribes. They went before the Federal energy Regulatory Commission to encourage approval of the Jordan Cove Natural Gas Project which involves 229 miles …

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Icahn vents on Occidental’s $38 billion purchase of Anadarko Petroleum

A year after he took control of the board of directors at Oklahoma City’s SandRidge Energy, corporate activist Carl Icahn is busy being critical of Houston’s Occidental Petroleum. It comes in the middle of his lawsuit against Occidental for its pending $38 billion acquisition of Anadarko Petroleum. This week, he called the acquisition a “fiasco” …

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Vance Air Base Captain honored for heroic actions

We do a lot of stories how the energy industry impacts the military in Oklahoma, such as wind farm development around Air Force bases.  Rarely do we do stories about the individuals at the military installations, until now. Capt. Matthew Heath, a T-38 instructor pilot posted at Vance Air Force Base in Enid is being …

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Another large producer in western Oklahoma

The Red Fork formation in western Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin has yielded a well with production of more than 1,000 barrels of oil a day. Unit Petroleum in Tulsa filed a completion report this week showing the Schrock 2215 1hx had production of 1,544 barrels of oil a day along with 1,744 Mcf of natural gas. …

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