July 2023 archive

Paris Air Show attracted Oklahoma delegation for a reason

  Why did Oklahoma send a delegation led by Gov. Kevin Stitt to the Paris Airshow a few weeks ago? Simple—the state has a strong aviation and aerospace industry, one that includes more than 1,100 aerospace and defense entities operating in the state. It is also stressed in several colleges and universities. “Oklahoma is the …

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Gas less than $3 a gallon? It’s the prediction from GasBuddy

  GasBuddy’s chief analyst predicts we will see lower gasoline prices this year as they slip below $3 a gallon. It’s the national forecast of Patrick De Haan. GasBuddy already reports prices down to $2.77 a gallon in some Oklahoma City locations. “I think the second half of the summer is going to be more …

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House Committee to explore fire weather predictions

  A House Committee chaired by Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas plans to explore the nation’s fire weather prediction capabilities. Rep. Lucas announced the Science, Space and Technology committee hearing will also assess collaborations between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and state and local officials and commercial partners in order to ensure the safety of …

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Ovintiv extends its Kingfisher County success

  Ovintiv USA Inc. continued with its historic success of major producing oil wells in Kingfisher County with the filing of completion reports on 3-wells on a single pad that had combined production of nearly 2,700 barrels of oil a day. The three Sarah wells are located at 29 15N 7W, a site one mile north …

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Completion reports for July 5, 2023

CARTER COUNTY Kodiak Oil & Gas Inc Permian(896): Oil 5 Water 16 Pump 35 3S 2W Awu 43, March 20, 2023 SH, OIL, TD: 1016 ft Lat: 34.25401, Long: -97.38457 API: 35019265280000 KINGFISHER COUNTY Ovintiv Usa Inc Mississippian(8710): Oil 1122 Gas 1352 Water 2133 Flow 29 15N 7W Sarah 1507 3h-29, January 28, 2023 HH, OIL, TD: 14172 ft Lat: 35.74276, Long: -97.97093 API: 35073269180001 Ovintiv …

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Permits to drill for July 5, 2023

Ellis County NEVER A DOUBT 19-18 #2H, July 05 2023 30 19N 24W SWNENENW API: 04523910 Lat: 36.09915861448412, Long: -99.80228260464139 UPLAND OPERATING LLC HH, DR, 20000 ft, CHEROKEE(8945) Ellis County NEVER A DOUBT 19-18 #1H, July 05 2023 30 19N 24W SWNENENW API: 04523909 Lat: 36.09915861994717, Long: -99.80236722382466 UPLAND OPERATING LLC HH, DR, 20000 ft, CHEROKEE(9148) Kingfisher …

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Crude prices respond to Saudi Arabia’s oil cuts with a jump on Wednesday

  U.S. crude prices rose 3% or $2 a barrel on Wednesday but Oklahoma energy stocks didn’t experience the same kind of gains. The crude gains were in response to supply cuts announced earlier in the week by Saudi Arabia and Russia. West Texas Intermediate crude managed a 2.9% or $2 a barrel gain to …

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Improper truck weights produce revenue for state regulators

  Just how many trucks are traveling across Oklahoma in violation of weight laws and other regulations? According to a report given Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners this week, the total was more than 4,600 citations issued in the month of May. Deputy General Counsel Darren Ferguson updated commissioners Wednesday indicating the 4,619 citations brought in $546,227 …

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Seniors group opposes Rail Safety Act—calls it bloated bureaucracy

  At least one group says the Biden administration’s proposed Railway Safety Act is just another misguided and misnamed bill from D.C. bureaucrats and politicians. It’s what Saul Anuzis, president of 60 Plus Association writes, calling it another bloated and bureaucratic bill. He wants Oklahoma retires and seniors to get involved to fight the measure, …

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Solar farm near historic bird sanctuary in Kansas has opponents

  Plans by a Spanish company to build a large solar farm around the historic Cheyenne Bottoms in central Kansas have run into some opposition. Cheyenne Bottoms is described as the largest marsh in the interior of the U.S. as well as the most important shorebird migration point in the western hemisphere. It’s estimated 45% …

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