The Metal Information Sharing Team (MIST), in partnership with Continental Resources, Coterra Energy, Devon Energy, ONEOK and Ovintiv, hosted a free one-day training symposium focused on preventing crimes that threaten Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry.
The eight-hour, CLEET-certified training, held at the Canadian County Expo and Event Center in El Reno, brought together law enforcement agencies, energy security professionals and investigators to discuss critical issues such as oil theft, copper theft, fuel theft, fraud and other crimes affecting vital infrastructure.
“Collaboration is essential when it comes to protecting our energy resources and the communities that depend on them,” said Kevin Daniels, security professional at Devon Energy. “The event provided a valuable opportunity for law enforcement and energy professionals to share information, strengthen partnerships and work together to stop crimes that disrupt operations.”
Speakers included investigators from the Oklahoma City Police Department’s Copper Theft Unit, oil and gas investigators with Devon Energy and Ovintiv, along with keynote presenter Special Agent Jeremy Orr of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Orr shared insights from his extensive experience investigating organized crime and theft related to the petroleum industry and critical infrastructure across Texas.
“Education and proactive training are key to maintaining a safe and secure energy sector,” said Adam Lindholm, Production Superintendent at Ovintiv. “Events like this allow our industry to stay ahead of emerging threats while reinforcing best practices in safety and security for everyone working in the field.”
The event was attended by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, highlighting the importance of cross-industry cooperation in addressing complex criminal activity targeting Oklahoma’s oil and gas sector.
About Devon Energy
Devon Energy is a leading oil and gas producer in the U.S. with a premier multi-basin portfolio headlined by a world-class acreage position in the Delaware Basin. Devon’s disciplined cash-return business model is designed to achieve strong returns, generate free cash flow and return capital to shareholders, while focusing on safe and sustainable operations. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Devon is a Fortune 500 company and is included in the S&P 500 Index. Its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DVN. For more information, please visit www.devonenergy.com.
