Nearly $2 million in funding from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality is available for school bus environmental improvements. The DEQ announced two funding programs designed to reduce vehicle emissions in the state and they total $1.8 million. Applications from school districts will be accepted until Jan. 13, 2023. The Alternative Fuel School Bus program, …
November 2022 archive
New Mexico to study air pollution around Carlsbad
With the help of a grant from the EPA, New Mexico plans to study air pollution in the Carlsbad area. Environmental leaders contend the air pollution in the southeast corner of the state worsened as a result of expanded oil and gas production in the state’s part of the Permian Basin reported the Carlsbad …
Completion reports for November 9, 2022
CARTER COUNTY Citation Oil & Gas Corporation Deese(1072): Oil 3 Pump 22 2S 2W Southeast Tatums Unit 1-16, September 03, 2022 null, OIL, TD: 1200 ft Lat: 34.37022, Long: -97.39965 API: 35019043530002 Citation Oil & Gas Corporation Deese(1262): Oil 4 Water 81 Pump 22 2S 2W Southeast Tatums Unit 3-6, August 25, 2022 SH, OIL, TD: 1650 ft Lat: 34.37529, Long: -97.39266 API: 35019043700002 …
Permits to drill for November 9, 2022
Canadian County JABRONI 13_12-13N-8W #1MHX, November 09 2022 24 13N 8W SWNWNENW API: 01725875 Lat: 35.593367847205194, Long: -98.00732963394366 PALOMA OPERATING CO INC HH, DR, 19000 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(9190) Garfield County INEZ #3-11, November 09 2022 11 20N 4W SESWNENE API: 04724739 Lat: 36.22850291551384, Long: -97.58916160589341 WELLCO ENERGY INC SH, RC, 6550 ft, OSWEGO(5120) Grady County BIG BIRD 0305 …
OK energy stocks suffered as crude prices tumbled Wednesday
An increase in U.S. crude stockpiles was blamed for a 3% or nearly $3 a barrel drop in prices on Wednesday. It also sparked huge losses for Oklahoma energy stocks with some tumbling as much as 12%. Stockpiles increased more than expected and combined with a reported rebound of COVID-19 cases in importer China, …
Corporation Commissioners to decide on OGE bill increase
OGE’s request for increased fuel cost adjustment charges faces yet another hearing Thursday as the utility wages an uphill battle with consumer groups. The utility seeks the increase because of a summer collections shortfall totaling $424 million. If approved by Corporation Commissioners, it would result in f a 7.4% or nearly $9.73 increase for …
Rheem to make $20 million expansion of Fort Smith manufacturing plant
Just across the Oklahoma state line in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a $20 million expansion project that will result in 100 new jobs will be carried out by heating and air product manufacturer Rheem. The Atlanta-based company announced the project this week saying it will include new construction and infrastructure at the Fort Smith manufacturing …
Devon highlights ESG progress in sustainability report
Devon Energy leaders released their annual sustainability or ESG report this week highlighting their company efforts to be a “responsible environmental steward.” “Devon’s continued progress on our ESG targets is something I’m extremely proud of,” said Rick Muncrief, president and CEO. “As a company we aim to lead by example by using the same thoughtful, …
OU expands aviation program with launching of fundraising effort
The aviation program at the University of Oklahoma will be tripled in size according to announcement this week in response to a growing need for workers in the aviation industry. OU President Joe Harroz launched a plan to raise $30 million for state-of-the-art facilities, aircraft replacement and expansion and scholarships. “This announcement, to me, …
Energy issues decided in Tuesday elections
Energy issues were at the heart of elections all over the country on Tuesday. Texas Republican Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian easily defeated Democratic challenger Luke Warford. He will remain as chair of the agency that regulates the oil and gas industry in Texas. Christian has been on the commission since 2016 and campaigned on …
