July 2, 2019 archive

Latest coal-fired plant to retire is in Texas

One of those coal-fired Texas power plants blamed for producing a haze over southern Oklahoma in past years is being retired. The 470-MW Gibbons Creek Generating Station located in the northwest of Houston has been in mothball status but will be permanently retired in October according to a notice filed with the Electric Reliability Council …

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A busy year for tornado chasers in Oklahoma

Oil and gas workers, utility line crews and those maintaining Oklahoma’s wind farms ducked more than the usual number of tornadoes in the month of June. The latest figures from the Oklahoma Mesonet indicate that the 8 tornadoes reported to have touched down in June brought a 2019 total to 115. Oklahoma Climatologist Gary McManus …

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Oklahoma’s ‘bad bridges’ reputation a thing of the past?

In 2004, Oklahoma had a total of nearly 6,800 bridges and 1,168 of them were considered to be structurally deficient. Fast forward to 2018 and the number of structurally deficient bridges was 132, according to Oklahoma Transportation Department Director Jim Gatz. It’s what he informed the State Transportation Commission at its meeting on Monday. Ever …

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OGE honored with safety award

The Southeastern Electric Exchange has honored Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. with its 2018 Safety Performance Award. The exchange is a nonprofit trade association of 18-investor-owned electricity utility companies. Every years, the exchange reviewed data submitted by member companies and honors those who excel in safety. OGE was honored for its record involving transmission and …

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Devon’s 4-well production in STACK totals nearly 3,000 barrels of oil a day

After sitting on completion reports for months, Devon Energy revealed this week the four wells drilled from a single pad in the STACK have combined production of nearly 3,000 barrels of oil a day. But its total STACK reports approach nearly 5,000 barrels of oil a day in Kingfisher county. The variations of the Shangri-la …

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Halliburton signs deal to drill in the Arabian Gulf

  Halliburton has signed a 3-year deal to drill six exploration wells in the Arabian Gulf. The Texas-based company announced it signed an Integrated Offshore Drilling Services contract with Kuwait Oil company. the agreement means the two will drill six high-pressure high-temperature exploration wells on two jack-up rigs. Halliburton will provide and manage the drilling, …

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Williams to report 2Q earnings end of July

Williams plans to announce its second-quarter 2019 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 31. The question will be whether the company can duplicate the strong first quarter earnings report it issued on May 1.  Net income for the common stockholder totaled $194 million which was a $42 million or 28 percent increase …

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Durant gets federal funding to install ‘smart’ water meters

The Bureau of Reclamation announced that the City of Durant in southern Oklahoma was selected for a $1.5 million grant from the WaterSMART Program to help communities conserve water. “Existing water and hydropower resources are being strained as our infrastructure ages and population grows. The WaterSMART program provides critical support to western communities, helping to …

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PSO honored for hiring US military veterans

Public Service Company of Oklahoma , a unit of American Electric Power was among a group of 14 companies recognized for hiring and supporting U.S. military veterans. Recognition as a Veteran Employer Champion took place in a special ceremony in the Tulsa Mayor’s office. The naming of Veteran Employer Champions stems from a partnership between …

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Permits to drill for July 1, 2019

Permits to drill issued on July 1, 2019. Dewey County HOBART SWD #1-35, July 01 2019 35 20N 17W SWNWSWSW API: 04323706 Lat: 36.16118629832633, Long: -98.99086114972661 S & S STAR OPERATING LLC SH, DR, 6800 ft, CHASE(4000), DOUGLAS(5800) Grady County EVERDEEN 0606 #1-22MH, July 01 2019 22 6N 6W SESWSWSE API: 05124665 Lat: 34.97203339040239, Long: -97.81888390204642 MARATHON …

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