August 2023 archive

Hydrogen has its oponents too

  Not everyone is a big supporter of the hydrogen projects that are sweeping the nation. In Oklahoma, the state has partnered with Arkansas and Louisiana in hopes of landing major federal money to develop a hydrogen hub. Colorado is doing the same with New Mexico and a handful of other states. One Colorado environmentalist …

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Williams reaches supply contract with Chattanooga Gas

  A day after reporting increased earnings in the second quarter, Tulsa’s Williams announced a major contract to supply gas over a 3-year period to Chattanooga Gas, a subsidiary of Southern Company Gas. The deal calls for Williams to provide certified, low-emissions NextGen Gas, which according to the announcement, will allow Chattanooga Gas to achieve …

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Chesapeake Energy to expand drilling for natural gas

  Considered one of the largest natural gas producers in the country, Chesapeake Energy intends to expand its exploration in two regions of the country— the Appalachian and Haynesville basins. Leaders say even though the Oklahoma City company’s earnings were down from the $1.24 billion reported a year ago, they intend to push ahead with …

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Profits plunged in 2Q for Occidental Petroleum

  An 83% drop in profits? It’s been suffered by Occidental Petroleum Corp. The company reported this week the effects of lower oil and gas prices left the firm reeling reported Reuters. Click here for Reuters  

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** Phillips 66 announces second-quarter 2023 earnings of $1.7 billion compared with earnings of $2.0 billion in the first quarter. Excluding special items of $69 million, the company had adjusted earnings of $1.8 billion in the second quarter, compared with first-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.0 billion. **Occidental Petroleum Corp on Wednesday reported an 83% slump …

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OERB sponsored summer workshops provided teachers with $185,000 in resources

  When the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board says it has a commitment to education, it means it. The OERB showed its commitment to supporting education this summer by providing 374 teachers from school districts across the state with more than $185,000 worth of classroom supplies, equipment and hands-on activities.   The two summer energy education …

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EPA orders Colorado to revist Suncor refinery’s air quality permit

  The U.S. EPA rejects a Colorado petroleum refinery’s air quality permit and orders state regulators to revisit portions concerning dust and carbon monoxide releases. Suncor Energy’s refinery in Commerce City was the target of the EPA action which is considered something of a win for environmental groups who challenged the state’s permit renewal for the company. …

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Energy Transfer sees slip in 2Q earnings and revenue

  Like some other major energy companies, Energy Transfer, the Dallas company that completed a merger with Oklahoma City’s former Enable Midstream Partners in 2021, wasn’t able to match or exceed the $1.11 billion in net income it recorded in the first quarter of the year. Instead, Energy Transfer reported net income attributable to partners …

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More than 3,600 barrels of oil a day from four Garvin County wells

  Four Garvin County wells on a single pad produced more than 3,600 barrels of oil a day for CPRP Services LLC  of Oklahoma City when they were completed in May and June. The reports on the four wells were filed this week with Oklahoma regulators, showing the site was 30 3N 3W, just east …

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Permits to drill for August 2, 2023

Garvin County NATURE BOY #0303 28-21-3WXH, August 02 2023 28 3N 3W SESESWSE API: 04925425 Lat: 34.69646860207633, Long: -97.51537280330903 CPRP SERVICES LLC MU, DR, 21080 ft, WOODFORD(10250) Garvin County NATURE BOY #0303 28-21-4WXH, August 02 2023 28 3N 3W SESESWSE API: 04925426 Lat: 34.696468604075186, Long: -97.51532290361445 CPRP SERVICES LLC MU, DR, 20880 ft, WOODFORD(10050) Garvin County STRIPE …

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