June 2019 archive

May floods prompt congressmen to ask for study of Tulsa’s flood levees

Some of those in Oklahoma’s congressional delegation are asking the federal government to carry out a study of the flood levees in Tulsa following the deadly and devastating floods that hit the Arkansas River in May. Sens. James Lankford and Jim Inhofe along with Rep. Kevin Hern of Tulsa made the request of the U.S. …

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New Texas law beefs up protections for royalty owners

Royalty owners in Texas  are getting new protections under a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. It is designed to safeguard mineral owners from fraudulent activity and at the same time, strengthen private property rights. House Bill 3838 amends the Texas Property Code to require mandatory disclosures in offers to purchase mineral and royalty …

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Utilities join to help raise funds for Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s three major utilities are joining forces in July to hold an annual fundraiser for the Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma. The event is the annual Home Energy Aid fundraiser and the three utilities joining with the Salvation Army are Oklahoma Gas and Electric, Oklahoma Natural Gas and Public Service Company of Oklahoma. The fundraiser …

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Permits to drill for June 27, 2019

Permits to drill issued on June 27, 2019. Blaine County SIMMONS 2-01-12 #1413MHX, June 27 2019 01 14N 13W NWNWNWNE API: 01124228 Lat: 35.72448731763793, Long: -98.53374801931332 TRIUMPH ENERGY PARTNERS LLC HH, DR, 23011 ft, MISS’AN LM(12200) Grady County MCCLAIN #4-18-7XHW, June 27 2019 18 7N 5W SWSWSWNE API: 05124662 Lat: 35.08127078572657, Long: -97.76758980197438 CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC HH, …

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Completion reports for June 27, 2019

Completion reports filed for June 27, 2019. BLAINE COUNTY Marathon Oil Company Mississippian(10797): Oil 185 Gas 9936 Water 613 Flow 10 14N 11W Post Oak 10-14n-11w 1h, March 18, 2019 HH, GAS, TD: 16801 ft Lat: 35.69695, Long: -98.35006 API: 35011241360000 Triumph Energy Partners Llc Mississippian: Oil 203 Gas 1341 Water 2670 Flow 25 17N 12W Fore 1-24 1712mhx, August 31, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 14911 …

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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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