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Governor Makes Changes in Her Oilfield Prayer Day Proclamation
(Associated Press) Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin plans to revise a proclamation inviting Christians to pray for the “blessings created by the oil and natural gas industry” to be more inclusive. Fallin spokesman Michael McNutt said Monday the proclamation declaring Thursday “Oilfield Prayer Day” will be revised to invite people of all faiths to pray for …
Sued Over Earthquakes, Four Energy Firms Fight to Have Sierra Club Lawsuit Dismissed
The Sierra Club’s lawsuit accusing Chesapeake Energy, Devon Energy, SandRidge Exploration and New Dominion of causing earthquakes in the state through their use of extensive wastewater disposal wells remains active in Oklahoma City Federal Court. The most recent filing in the case (CIV-16-00134) was Oct. 3 in which attorneys for the four companies responded to …
ONG Faces Contempt Hearing Wednesday at Corporation Commission
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will hold a contempt hearing Wednesday in its pipeline explosion case against Oklahoma Natural Gas company. The hearing stems from the state investigation into the Jan. 2 explosion in a homes in an Oklahoma City residential neighborhood. Numerous other homes were badly damaged and 3 residents injured in the blast. ONG …
Chesapeake Filing Claim against Estate of Aubrey McClendon
The company once co-founded and led by the late Oklahoma energy mogul Aubrey McClendon has now become the latest to file a claim against his estate following his death in a March traffic crash. The company has yet to present its claim in court, according to a report in the Journal Record. But Chesapeake already …
Ethanol Exports Saw Increase in August
U.S. ethanol exports rose 12% in August compared to July according to government trade data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association. The exports totaled 77.9 million gallons as Brazil increased its purchases of U.S. product by 65% over July, thereby making up 32% of the total exports. Canada and India also increased their purchases—-Canada buying 20.9 …
SCOOP and STACK to be Focus of Upcoming DUG Midcontinent Show in OKC
The SCOOP and the STACK, two highly-popular oil plays in Oklahoma will be in the spotlight later this month when Hart Energy presents its annual DUG Midcontinent oil and gas show in Oklahoma City. Among the speakers at the show on Oct. 26-28 is Jack Stark, President and COO of Continental Resources based in Oklahoma …
FBI Searches for Thief at Houston Fortune 500 Company
In Houston, a Fortune 500 company has been hit by someone who’s physically swiping things from the company and the FBI has joined the hunt. The FBI won’t name the company but agents are concerned because of growing reports nationwide of hacking, software theft and other crimes, according to a report by Boing Boing …
Rig Counts Grow in Oklahoma and the U.S.
The latest rig count from Houston-based Baker Hughes shows an increase nationally and in Oklahoma. The firm that services oil and gas rigs nationally reported the U.S. count grew by 2 to reach 524 while the Oklahoma count added two as well, hitting 70 active rigs. Nationally, the number of oil rigs grew by 3 …
Royalty Owner Battles OKC Federal Judge and Production Company
Shot down by an Oklahoma City federal judge in his effort to move his lawsuit against Sheridan Production Company back to a state court, Oklahoma royalty owner Tony Whisenant appealed to the Tenth Circuit court of Appeals in Denver. District Judge Vickie Miles-LaGrange had denied his motion to return the lawsuit to Beaver County District …
Pipeline Protester on Horseback Named in Felony Warrant
Latest developments at the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in North Dakota. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a horseback rider who’s accused of charging a police officer during protests over the pipeline. Mason Redwing of South Dakota is wanted on felony charges of terrorizing and reckless endangerment. The officer shouted a warning at him and …