North Dakota officials contend a court-ordered shutdown of the Dakota Access Pipeline will be devastating to the state’s economy and its people. That’s why the state is urging a federal appeals court to block a judge’s order to shut down the controversial pipeline that drew the protests of thousands a few years ago. North …
July 2020 archive
Governor says new Land Commission Secretary is “right guy” for the agency
Despite reports of his bankrupt oil company shorting the state agency, former White Star Chief Executive Officer Elliot Chambers was chosen Tuesday to become the new Secretary of the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office. The vote was 3-0 as Gov. Kevin Stitt, who nominated Chambers, defended his choice. “We know he’s the right …
How oil and gas firms employ renewable energies
Oil and gas field operations are beginning to be fueled by a surprising source—renewable energy, according to new research by IHS Markit a leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. Oil and gas companies are starting to utilize such zero-carbon sources to reduce carbon emissions associated with operations, according to a new database and analysis …
Northwest Oklahoma gets another oil well
While most completion reports filed these days with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission deal with “corrections” and “amendments” to existing wells, at least one new report was filed this week for a northwest Oklahoma well. Bce-Mach LLC filed a report on the Bates 12-27-17 1h well located at 12 27N 17W in Woods County. Located …
Federal court rules in support of Oklahoma Wildlife officer in fatal shooting
A Muskogee Federal Court judge recently ruled in support of an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation officer who shot and killed an illegal fisherman during a fight in 2015. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly E. West made the ruling that upheld the April 26, 2015 shooting death of Billy Patrick as he tried to drown …
Energy firms took those Paycheck Protection loans
Dozens of energy companies in Oklahoma took advantage of the federal Paycheck Protection Program created by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 64,000 business and organizations received nearly $5.5 billion in forgivable loans under the program including oil and gas firms, transportation companies and others. As the political news website NonDoc recently reported, …
Legislator wants mandated mask-wearing in public in Oklahoma
While the Oklahoma Corporation Commission extended its closure of its headquarters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one Democrat legislature urged the governor to require the wearing of masks in public spaces and private businesses. The Corporation Commission plans to hold a semi-open hearing on Thursday and will require participants to wear masks, sit in …
Dakota Access to continue operations during appeals in court
The U.S. Appeals Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled the Dakota Access oil pipeline can continue transporting crude oil while it challenges a lower court ruling to shut down and empty the line. The Appeals Court granted Dakota Access, controlled by Energy Transfer LP , an administrative stay while it considers …
Completion reports for July 14, 2020
Completion reports filed on July 14, 2020. CANADIAN COUNTY Triumph Energy Partners Llc Mississippi Solid: Oil 335.07 Gas 2656 Water 702 Flow 7 14N 9W Snyder 9-19-18 1409mhx, August 30, 2019 HH, OIL, TD: 16060 ft Lat: 35.69687, Long: -98.19219 API: 35017253300000 Triumph Energy Partners Llc Mississippi Solid: Oil 391.75 Gas 3762 Water 777 Flow 7 14N 9W Snyder 8-18 1409mh, August 30, 2019 HH, OIL, …
Permits to drill for July 14, 2020
Permits to drill issued on July 14, 2020. Creek County HEYBURN #11, July 14 2020 21 17N 9E CS2SENE API: 03729455 Lat: 35.93851038744912, Long: -96.353388717089 CARTLEDGE & CARTLEDGE OIL COMPANY SH, DR, 3025 ft, BARTLESVILLE(2500), DUTCHER(3000) Creek County HEYBURN UNIT #2, May 08 2012 21 17N 9E CS2NENE API: 03728935 Lat: 35.94213625305218, Long: -96.3535013932382 CARTLEDGE & CARTLEDGE …