2020 archive

Refineries appeal Federal court ruling—EPA does not

Small refinery operators, including one in Oklahoma who were the target of a Denver Federal Appeals Court ruling regarding waivers exempting them from the nation’s biofuels regulations have filed a challenge to the decision. Court records indicate appeals were filed Tuesday by the Wynnewood Refining Company, HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC, HollyFrontier Refining and Marketing, LLC and …

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30% pay cuts hit Occidental Petroleum Corp.

  Big pay cuts have struck Occidental Petroleum Corp in Houston. Reports suggest the company will cut employee salaries by up to 30%, according to an internal memo reviewed by Reuters, as the debt-laden U.S. oil producer tries to save cash amid tumbling energy prices. Global oil prices have dropped 60% since January as fuel …

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Oklahoma Attorney General warns of coronavirus crooks

Attorney General Mike Hunter issued a consumer alert after receiving reports of individuals attempting to sell at-home tests for the Coronavirus. Attorney General Hunter said Oklahomans need to be on high alert for scam artists trying to sell or administer home-testing kits for COVID-19. “There are currently no credible test kits on the market for …

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ConocoPhillips plans more drilling in South Texas

The price of oil in the mid $20 hasn’t caused ConocoPhillips to back off drilling interest in the Eagle Ford Shale of South Texas. It recently obtained 11 permits to drill in the shale play, according to the San Antonio Business Journal. Operating as Burlington Resources Oil & Gas Co. LP, ConocoPhillips submitted applications with …

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Phillips 66 lowers Capex and suspends share repurchases

  The dramatic decline in oil prices has led to a decision by Phillips 66 to reduce its remaining 2020 capital expenditures by $700 million, lowering the budget to$3.1 billion. It also suspended its share repurchase program. Greg Garland, chairman and CEO made the announcement, reassuring investors that the company is well positioned to manage …

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Oil group supports OK Governor’s shut-down order

  Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has the support of the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma in his decision ordering a shut-down of non-essential businesses in the 19 counties in the state with confirmed COVID-19 cases. “The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma recognizes the governor did not take this action lightly, and we thank him for his deliberation,” …

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Permits to drill for March 24, 2020

Permits to drill for March 24, 2020. Grady County MILLS #3-16-21XHW, November 12 2019 16 7N 5W SWNESENW API: 05124734 Lat: 35.083134261949, Long: -97.73451839840256 CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC MU, AM, 20205 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(11238), SYCAMORE(11351), WOODFORD(11489), MISENER-HUNTON(11647), HUNTON(11647) Lincoln County BROWN’S LAKE #1-30, January 23 2020 30 14N 6E SWSESWSW API: 08124316 Lat: 35.65258636653527, Long: -96.71288235218366 SOUTHSTAR EXPLORATION LLC …

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Completion reports for March 24, 2020

Completion reports filed on March 24, 2020. CIMARRON COUNTY Weinkauf Petroleum Inc 23 5N 9E Connolly 1-23, June 18, 2019 SH, OIL, TD: 4390 ft Lat: 36.87949, Long: -102.04726 API: 35025208580000

Sen. Lankford—angry and frustrated with Democrats

A visibly frustrated Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford took to the Senate floor on Tuesday, angry over the holdup in a Senate vote on the third phase of relief to address COVID-19. He warned that in his home state several businesses are on the brink of closing their doors unless they can get some relief. …

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A slight jump in oil prices on Tuesday as ConocoPhillips saw a more than $6 jump in shares

  Oil prices rebounded again in trading on Tuesday but not enough to relieve the concern of the nation’s oil and gas industry as prices still remained in the $20s. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 97 cents a barrel, finishing the day at $24.33, a change of 4.15%. Brent crude rose 57 cents in trading, …

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