When it comes to America’s energy policies, especially oil and gas, Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford says the “environmental left” is clearly running the White House. It’s what he said this week in one of two interviews on Newsmax Wake Up America and Fox News Radio The Brian Kilmeade Show. “They’re really the ones running the White …
March 10, 2022 archive
U.S. drilling interest increases
The U.S. rig count rose by 10 in the last week to 754 as of March 9, according to Enverus Rig Analytics. Activity levels are up 4% in the last month and 61% in the last year. The count was as high as 758 in the last week compared to a peak of 747 …
Rep. Bice says the White House isn’t telling the truth about drilling permits
Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice says the White House has been “dishonest” in its claims the oil and gas industry is sitting on 9,000 federal drilling permits and is partially to blame for rising gasoline prices. In a speech on the House floor this week, the 5th District U.S. Representative charged the Biden administration, especially …
Chesapeake finalizes $2.6 billion acquisition
Chesapeake Energy Corporation announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Chief E&D Holdings, LP and associated non-operated interests held by affiliates of Tug Hill, Inc. The Oklahoma company announced in January it would buy the natural gas producer and some non-operated stakes held by Tug Hill in a nearly $2.6 billion cash …
ONEOK executive appointment made
Executive leadership changes have been announced by ONEOK. The company said Kevin L. Burdick will become Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer as of March 28. In turn, Burdick will be responsible for all ONEOK commercial activities and continue to report to Pierce H. Norton, II, President and CEO. Scott Schingen, Senior Vice …
Oklahoma House approves landmark autonomous vehicles bill
The Oklahoma House of Representatives has passed legislation authorizing the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads. Authored by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, House Bill 3317 creates a comprehensive framework for Oklahoma to regulate the use of autonomous vehicles (AVs) to protect the public and infrastructure. “AV technology already exists and it’s already …
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