. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Petroleum Supply Monthly U.S. crude oil production and lease condensate reached another milestone in April 2019, totaling 12.2 million barrels per day (b/d), according to EIA’s latest Petroleum Supply Monthly. April 2019 marks the first time that monthly U.S. crude oil production levels surpassed 12 million b/d, and this milestone comes less …
July 2019 archive
More severe weather help is announced for Oklahomans
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred from May 7, 2019 to June 9, 2019. Under Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA-4438-DR ) issued on June 1, 2019 and amended on June 11, 2019, workers who lost their jobs and …
DEQ announces funding opportunities for Solid Waste Management
Local governments can submit an application to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for funds aimed at solid waste improvements. The Oklahoma Solid Waste Management Act (Act) affords DEQ resources that can help local governments with things such as cleaning up illegal dumps, hiring environmental enforcement officers, and developing centers to manage bulky waste. The Act created a system …
Science Museum Oklahoma to celebrate 50th anniversary of man on the moon
With the 50th anniversary of the U.S. putting a man on the moon, one Oklahoma City museum plans to be a part of the celebration. Science Museum Oklahoma is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and Oklahoma’s connections to the space program this summer with special exhibits, an exclusive show in the Kirkpatrick …
Former oil and gas investment company founder named new Secretary of Oklahoma Land Commission
The new acting Secretary of the Oklahoma Land Office is A. Brandt Vawter, a former oil and gas investment company. Gov. Kevin Stitt made the announcement this week. “I am pleased with the Commission’s selection of Mr. Vawter as the acting-Secretary of the Land Office,” said Gov. Stitt. “Vawter’s rich history in the energy sector and knowledge …
SEC filing made by NGL Energy Partners
A week after Brian P. Boland joined the board of directors at Tulsa-based NGL Energy Partners LPL, a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission showed his membership. Boland joined the board as a result of NGL’s $892.5 million acquisition of Mesquite Disposals Unlimited, LLC. The closing was made July 2, thus creating what the …
Legislator makes another attack on Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry
In his latest editorial released from the State House, Chickasha Democratic Rep. David Perryman has unleashed another attack on Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry. In an editorial entitled “Put a Bow on It,” Perryman focused on the state’s mental health funding and education, saying the state government put Oklahomans in a bind. “Allowing the oil …
Permits to drill for July 8, 2019
Permits to drill issued for July 8, 2019. Atoka County DUSU #5-60B, June 07 2019 05 1N 15E NESESESW API: 00520472 Lat: 34.5802162483036, Long: -95.75194573201652 WESTERN OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT CORP SH, AM, 2550 ft, STANLEY UP(1980) Canadian County CUTBOW 1307 #2UMH-26, June 26 2019 26 13N 7W NESWSWSE API: 01725489 Lat: 35.56686748602267, Long: -97.91276903116488 CHAPARRAL ENERGY …
Completion reports for July 8, 2019
Completion reports filed for July 8, 2019. CARTER COUNTY Xto Energy Inc Hewitt: Oil 102 Gas 30 Water 620 Pump 27 4S 2W Hewitt Unit 27-0404, May 10, 2019 SH, OIL, TD: 4276 ft Lat: 34.18628, Long: -97.39447 API: 35019263060001 GRADY COUNTY Eog Resources Inc 32 8N 5W Deskins 32 1, October 20, 2018 DH, DRY, TD: 11811 ft Lat: 35.12326, Long: …
Oklahoma tax revenue increases but warning signs exist in oil and gas
Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel says gross receipts for the month of June and Fiscal Year 2019 showed the state’s economy is still growing. But he says there are also mixed signals such as a drop in gross production taxes and sales tax collections in June. He announced the new figures this week including a more …