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OK DEQ’s Scott Thompson: EPA “In Good Hands” with Scott Pruitt
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently received accolades from an Oklahoma state agency director with a unique perspective. Scott Thompson, the executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, weighed in on Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt’s nomination as the EPA’s chief administrator. “DEQ has independently managed our …
Harold Hamm Ranks Third on Fortune’s List of People Who Made the Most Money in 2016
By all accounts, 2016 was a great year for Harold Hamm. Closing out the year, Hamm made the list of Fortune’s 12 People Who Made the Most Money in 2016. The Continental Resources CEO saw a gain of $8.4 billion. In terms of percentage gains, Hamm’s net worth rose by 121.5% over the course of …
WTI, Brent Crude Settle Lower on Friday, Post Best Annual Increases Since 2009
Despite losing ground on Friday, crude oil futures had their best annual rise since 2009, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, February West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 5 cents, or 0.1%, to settle at $53.72 a barrel. Overall, WTI futures experienced a calendar year jump of nearly 45%. For December, the …
Completion Reports January 2, 2017
ROGER MILLS COUNTY Le Norman Operating Llc 36 17N 25W Two D Ranch 1h-36, September 29, 2016 HH, OIL, TD: 14318 ft Lat: 35.91243, Long: -99.81688 API: 35129240770002
Permits to Drill January 2, 2017
Coal County LDC ##1-24/25H, December 29 2016 13 2N 9E NWSWSWSW API: 02921351 Lat: 34.63697331993649, Long: -96.31874183946105 CANYON CREEK ENERGY OPERATING LLC HH, DR, 14000 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(6195), WOODFORD(6495), HUNTON(6635) Dewey County ROBERTSON #1-8H, December 30 2016 08 16N 16W SESESWSE API: 04323302 Lat: 35.87102903067074, Long: -98.92065165728692 CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC HH, RC, 18355 ft, TONKAWA(7851), …
Gulfport Energy Appoints Keri Crowell as New CFO
Oklahoma City-based Gulfport Energy Corporation announced Thursday that Keri Crowell has been appointed to the position of Chief Financial Officer effective January 4, 2017, according to a company press release. Crowell replaces Aaron Gaydosik, who is resigning to pursue an outside business opportunity. “Keri has been a key contributor to Gulfport’s success during her 11-year …
Crude Oil Futures Drop on Thursday as Reports Suggest Another Weekly Rise in Inventory
Oil futures dropped on Thursday after several reports revealed data that showed a rise in domestic crude oil inventories, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, February West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell 29 cents, or 0.6%, to end at $53.77 a barrel. The contract traded as high as $54.21 a barrel …
Completion Reports December 30, 2016
CANADIAN COUNTY Devon Energy Production Co Lp 35 13N 9W Hobson 26-13n-9w 7h, December 08, 2016 HH, GAS, TD: 17407 ft Lat: 35.56514, Long: -98.12262 API: 35017248010000 Devon Energy Production Co Lp 26 13N 9W Hobson 26-13n-9w 3h, December 05, 2016 HH, GAS, TD: 17350 ft Lat: 35.56649, Long: -98.13227 API: 35017247970000 ELLIS COUNTY …
Permits to Drill December 30, 2016
Blaine County STARK #2H-1LMX, December 29 2016 01 16N 10W NWNENENE API: 01123714 Lat: 35.89800046206522, Long: -98.20814658272121 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION MID-CON INC HH, DR, 19799 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(9078), WOODFORD(9659) Blaine County STARK #8H-1LMX, December 29 2016 01 16N 10W NWNENENW API: 01123715 Lat: 35.89776403624742, Long: -98.21809245458965 NEWFIELD EXPLORATION MID-CON INC HH, DR, 19860 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(8388), WOODFORD(9770) …
Crude Oil Futures Move Up on Wednesday Before Weekly Inventory Data Reports
Contributing to a fourth consecutive increase, crude oil futures rose on Wednesday as traders remained optimistic while awaiting weekly data on inventories, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, light, sweet crude futures for delivery in February tacked on 16 cents a barrel, or 0.3%, to finish at $54.06 a barrel—their highest close …