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Oil Exec Ronnie Irani Pledges Largest Gift from OU International Student
A graduate of the University of Oklahoma’s Mewbourne School of Petroleum & Geological Engineering is pledging significant financial support for the Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth (CCEW) at OU’s Michael F. Price College of Business, according to a report by The Oklahoman. Distinguished Oklahoma City oil executive Ronnie Irani’s donation is aimed at …
Dakota Access Pipeline Protest at Oklahoma City’s SkyDance Bridge on Tuesday Morning
Protesters opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline will hold a demonstration on Tuesday morning at the SkyDance Bridge near downtown Oklahoma City. Protesters will gather at 9 a.m. with a march to follow at 10 a.m. The local demonstration is intended to show solidarity and support with those at the Standing Rock Reservation in North Dakota. …
DAPL Idled Again as Army Corps Continues Study, Seeks Tribal Input
Construction is on hold again for the Dakota Access Pipeline as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicated on Monday that more information is needed before the agency decides whether to proceed with granting an easement that crosses under a portion of the Missouri River. “The Army has determined that additional discussion and analysis are …
Natural Gas Hits One Week High as Crude Oil Dips on Monday
Natural gas futures settled at their highest level in a week on Monday as traders bet that weather will provide a boost in demand to reduce record inventory levels of the fuel ahead of the peak winter heating season, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, December natural gas rallied by 13 cents, …
Oklahoma Drivers on I-35, I-40 and I-44 Will Discover New Alternative Fuel Signage Soon
Oklahoma interstate motorists will begin to see new signage soon as part of the state’s effort to improve alternative fueling infrastructure, according to a press release issued Monday by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. On November 6, OK Energy Today reported the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is designating 48 electric vehicle charging …
Completion Reports November 15, 2016
BLAINE COUNTY Continental Resources Inc Woodford(14213): Gas 4893 Water 2832 Flow 20 14N 13W Watson South 1-20-29xh, July 09, 2016 HH, GAS, TD: 21773 ft Lat: 35.68124, Long: -98.60808 API: 35011235540000
Permits to Drill November 15, 2016
Blaine County WATTS #1H-0136X, November 14 2016 01 15N 13W SWSESWSE API: 01123684 Lat: 35.798395959102585, Long: -98.53205538961751 CIMAREX ENERGY CO HH, DR, 22121 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(10330), WOODFORD(12020) Grady County DREAM COOLER 12-13-10-6 #2XH, November 14 2016 24 10N 6W NESENWNW API: 05124081 Lat: 35.3318126182039, Long: -97.7908882792209 LINN OPERATING INC HH, DR, 19436 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(9200) Grady …
OIPA Hires Hollye Hunt as New VP of Legislative Affairs
Hollye Hunt was recently named as vice president of legislative affairs for the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association, according to the association’s website. Hunt will lead legislative outreach efforts on behalf of OIPA members and supporting service companies. “The OIPA has a distinguished record of legislative accomplishment, and I am confident Hollye’s own proven history will …
OKOGA Expands Operations, Hires Natalie Kinmonth and Donelle Harder as New VPs
The Oklahoma Oil & Gas Association (OKOGA) announced Friday it has expanded its operations with the hiring of Natalie Kinmonth as vice president of membership and development and Donelle Harder as vice president of communications. Kinmonth began on November 3 while Harder’s first day of employment will be November 14. “With OKOGA’s quickly growing membership, …
U.S. Steel Honors Harold Hamm With 2016 Chief Roughneck Award at IPAA Meeting
U.S. Steel Tubular Products, Inc. recognized Harold Hamm as the recipient of the 2016 Chief Roughneck Award. The announcement was made at the 87th annual meeting of the Independent Petroleum Association of America held in Sea Island, Georgia on Friday. “Harold is a tireless advocate for America’s energy independence,” said David Rintoul, U.S. Steel senior …