ConocoPhillips announced a nearly $1.2 million multi-year gift, consisting of both in-kind equipment and monetary contributions, to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) to support student development of skills in engineering and business analytics for undergraduates. “We are honored to help advance engineering and business analytics at PVAMU and to equip the next generation with …
January 2023 archive
ONEOK subsidiary wants to construct natural gas pipeline across Mexican border
A ONEOK subsidiary, Saguaro Connector Pipeline LLC, wants to build a pipeline to transport natural gas from the Permian Basin to Mexico. The company submitted an application last month with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to cross the border in Hudspeth County, Texas. The county is in the far western reaches of the state …
Kansas creek improves after Keystone pipeline oil leak
Contaminated by the December Keystone pipeline oil leak, northern Kansas waterways are already improving according to Kansas health officials. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced that water testing on Mill Creek near Washington, Kansas showed “a decrease in the concentration of contaminants over time,” reported KSHB. Click here for KSHB
Colorado gas prices not affected by refinery shutdown
The temporary shutdown of the Suncor oil refinery in Commerce City, Colorado so far did not result any increased gasoline prices in the state. Suncor announced the suspension of operations two weeks ago due to malfunctions and fires reported Colorado Public Radio. Click here for CPR
Missouri to consider restrictions on ESG investments
A Missouri official suggests it is time for Missouri to make sure some investment companies don’t target oil and gas companies. Fox 2 Now reported Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wants to make a law forcing investment advisors and brokers to disclose if they are limiting investments to “sustainable” companies that address climate …
Other story headlines
** In the same week that the Biden administration reversed course on whether a ban on the sale of new gas stoves is under consideration, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed banning fossil fuel infrastructure, including lines that power gas stoves and furnaces, in smaller new residential buildings by 2025 and in larger ones by 2028. ** …
EPA heard calls for tighter oil and gas restrictions during New Mexico hearings
A three-day public hearing by the EPA wrapped up this week in New Mexico where some residents made calls in support of the agency’s recent proposal to tighten air pollution restrictions on the oil and gas industry. The regulations proposed by the EPA would expand upon a proposal from November 2021, adding monitoring requirements, …
Permits to drill for January 12, 2023
permits: none were processed today
Completion reports for January 12, 2023
completions: none were processed today
Energy users group successful in fighting for PSO customers
A correction to our story this week about the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding PSO and a Voluntary Curtailment Service program. The Commission, in its 3-0 vote, approved a revised tariff proposed by the Oklahoma Industrial Energy Consumers, one opposed by Public Service Company of Oklahoma. We wrongly reported that PSO’s proposed tariff had been …
