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June 27, 2021 archive
OK House of Representatives Releases List of 2021 Interim Studies Proposals
The Oklahoma State House of Representatives submitted 135 interim studies proposals before the June 25, 2021 deadline. That is nearly double the amount requested during 2020. As expected, several requests relate directly to the state’s energy industry. Rep. Tammy Townley filed 21-080 to assist in the development of a comprehensive, short term and long-term goal …
More pipeline projects are in the works despite Biden’s opposition
President Biden might have stopped the Keystone XL pipeline and environmentalists continued to fight other pipeline projects, but more lines are operational and others are on the way in the U.S. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that 2 petroleum liquids pipeline projects have been completed so far in 2021 and 17 more have …
Boulder fights oil drilling case all the way to Colorado Supreme Court
In what was not a surprise, Boulder County, Colorado is asking the state supreme court to reverse a lower court’s ruling that upheld a drilling company’s right to drill in the eastern part of the county. The ruling was in support of Crestone Peake Resource Operating LLC but in recent days, Boulder County officials …
Biden administration under tribal pressure over oil and gas moves
While Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, a member of the Pueblo tribe, has helped President Biden lead his push against oil and gas in the U.S., she is not supported by all Native American tribes. The Osage Indian tribe in Oklahoma is among some who value the revenue gained from oil and gas operations. The …
Oil royalties fight undecided in North Dakota
A North Dakota panel led by Gov. Doug Burgum took no action last week on settlement offers for some of the energy companies that owe millions of dollars in unpaid oil and gas royalties in the state. As of last year, Oklahoma City-based Continental Resources Inc. was one of them. Considered a top producing …
Energy news in brief
** The infrastructure deal struck by a group of bipartisan senators and President Joe Biden on Thursday includes partial funding by a proposed $6 billion sale from the U.S. emergency oil reserve, according to a document circulated by Republican lawmakers. ** About 285,000 Tesla vehicles in China will have their Autopilot software updated remotely because drivers …
Earthquakes in Permian Basin are still under study
Just as Oklahoma experienced large earthquakes in the past several years that were believed linked to expansive wastewater wells and oil and gas exploration, the Permian Basin in West Texas is going through the same situation. The Texas Railroad Commission has an investigation under way into the quakes that largely occur between Odessa and …
Large solar carport powers 3 state buildings in Santa Fe
A nearly $7 million solar carport has gone operational in Santa Fe, New Mexico powering electricity for state buildings. The 1.6 megawatt structure is powering three government buildings and was constructed as part of the State Buildings Green Energy Project according to the New Mexico General Services Department. The carport is expected to supply …