October 2019 archive

SandRidge Mississippian Trusts face delisting from NYSE in November

Quarterly distributions were announced by two of the SandRidge Mississippian Trusts which received proceeds from the sale of oil and gas royalties covering the Mississippian formation in northern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. Both face apparent delisting on the New York Stock Exchange. The SandRidge Mississippian trust I, covering properties in Alfalfa, Garfield, Grant and Woods …

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Drop in earnings for Phillips 66

While Phillips 66 Partners reported increased third quarter earnings, Phillips 66 reported a drop in earnings in the quarter. The company announced its quarterly earnings were $712 million, a significant drop from the $1.4 billion reported in the second quarter of 2019. However, excluding special items of $690 million in the third quarter, primarily impairments …

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Increased earnings reported by Phillips 66 Partners

Phillips 66 Partners reported record earnings of $237 million or $1.15 per common unit in the third quarter, a slight increase over the earnings of the second quarter of the year. Adjusted EBITDA was $323 million up from the $319 million reported in the previous quarter. The company stated that the improvements are primarily due …

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Trial delayed until 2020 in fiery rig explosion that left 5 men dead

A Pittsburg County judge has postponed the lone trial that remained and had been scheduled over the 2018 drilling rig fire and explosion in which five men died in the tragic accident near Quinton, Oklahoma. At the same time, Texas-based National Oilwell Varco, L.P continues its fight to unveil the sealed confidential settlement reached by …

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EOG’s two-well pad in McClain county produces nearly 1,900 barrels a day

Oklahoma City’s EOG Resources LLC, an energy firm with operations extending to China reported success right in its back yard, bringing in a two-well pad with production of more than 1,800 barrels of oil a day. The Nighthawk 0718 wells, located at 7 9N 4W or about 7 miles west of Newcastle in McClain County …

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Completion reports for October 24, 2019

Completion reports filed on October 24, 2019. GRADY COUNTY Riviera Operating Llc Mississippi Lime / Mississippian: Oil 1043 Gas 1360 Water 1042 Flow 14 9N 5W Collins 10-3-9-5 1xh, December 31, 2017 HH, OIL, TD: 20012 ft Lat: 35.26092, Long: -97.70566 API: 35051241240000 Roan Resources Llc Mississipian: Oil 725 Gas 3783 Water 2034 Flow 19 9N 5W American Pharoah 19-18-9-5 1xh, July 06, 2018 HH, OIL, …

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Permits to drill for October 24, 2019

Permits to drill issued for October 24, 2019. Canadian County COWABUNGA 1207 3-10 #1MXH, October 24 2019 03 12N 7W NWNWNWNW API: 01725549 Lat: 35.55062509959638, Long: -97.9361022176109 CAMINO NATURAL RESOURCES LLC HH, DR, 19903 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(9374), WOODFORD(9648) Canadian County MOUNT SCOTT 1207 4-9 #1WXH, October 24 2019 03 12N 7W NWNWNWNW API: 01725548 Lat: 35.55062510035264, Long: -97.93620306434212 …

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NGL Energy Partners declares quarterly dividend

Tulsa’s NGL Energy Partners LP  announced that the Board of Directors of its general partner has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.39 per unit, or $1.56 per unit on an annualized basis, for the quarter ended September 30, 2019. This cash distribution is payable on November 14, 2019 to common unitholders of record at the …

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Enable Midstream Partners to lose COO

Oklahoma City’s Enable Midstream Partners LP will be doing some shuffling of its leadership with the announced departure of Chief Operating Officer Craig Harris. He’s leaving Enable Midstream to become a chief executive for a privately-held midstream energy company. But the announcement did not identify which firm. “Craig’s impact at Enable has been significant, and …

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Worker fired over amphetamines test loses appeal

A crane operator fired by Phillips 66 in Ponca City after he tested positive for amphetamines lost his appeal with the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver. The court ruled against Richard Turner who complained his firing violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. Turner contended he fell under the ADA because of his …

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