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$4 billion secret factory in Kansas? It’s a mystery
The state of Kansas might be in line for a $4 billion mega project, one possibly involving EVs, batteries or microchips but also one that remains a highly-held secret in one state agency. The Wichita Eagle reports the Kansas Commerce Department only said Kansas is a finalist for a project that could produce 4,000 …
High Court won’t review McGirt decision but will consider its expanse
Certain Oklahoma Indian tribes are celebrating after the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday decided against reconsidering its 2020 McGirt decision, the one that said a large part of eastern Oklahoma remains a reservation. But the justices stated they would consider whether Oklahoma can prosecute non-Indians for crimes involving Native Americans on reservations. It is …
Completion reports for January 21, 2022
CADDO COUNTY Territory Resources Llc Springer(10800): Oil 5 Gas 751 Water 24 Flow 31 6N 9W Ola J 1, September 27, 2021 DH, GAS, TD: 14255 ft Lat: 34.94565, Long: -98.19101 API: 35015224430003 CARTER COUNTY Spring Operating Company Simpson(6750): Oil 50 Gas 51 Pump 31 2S 2W Jenna 1-31, December 29, 2021 SH, OIL, TD: 8486 ft Lat: 34.34081, Long: -97.45502 API: 35019264440000 GRADY COUNTY Gulfport …
Permits to drill for January 21, 2022
Blaine County PARKER 28_33-15N-10W #2HX, January 21 2022 21 15N 10W NWSWSWSE API: 01124295 Lat: 35.755178546998394, Long: -98.26896354827923 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO LP MU, DR, 21856 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(9680), MISSISSIPPIAN (LESS CHESTER)(10872), WOODFORD(11578) Blaine County PARKER 28_33-15N-10W #3HX, January 21 2022 21 15N 10W NWSWSWSE API: 01124296 Lat: 35.755178554037045, Long: -98.26886244410036 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO LP MU, DR, …
Tulsa levee system to be repaired with $137 million in federal money
You might forgive officials in Tulsa if they’re still celebrating over the announcement that the city and county will receive $137 million to repair the Arkansas flood levees in the city. “None of us knew this was coming, just so you know,” Keith said at a press conference reported the Tulsa World. Tulsa city …
Oklahoma State House members filed fewer bills this year than last
Oklahoma legislators have been busy in preparation for the start of the legislative session next month and showed it with the filing of nearly 1,500 bills. The House announced Friday the total of bills filed for the second session of the 58th Legislature was 1,482 while 18 House Joint Resolutions and 2 House Concurrent …
Rig numbers make gains in Oklahoma and rest of U.S.
A report on Friday by the Baker Hughes Co. stated that the number of oil and gas rigs in the U.S. increased by 3 to 604 in the past week and Oklahoma’s count grew as well. The Oklahoma count grew by one to 50 rigs. A year ago, the state had 17 active oil …
Crude oil prices closed the week with another decline
Accessibility statementSkip to main content Crude oil prices finished the week with a nearly $2 fall in the U.S. and half a buck in Europe. Oklahoma energy stocks recorded losses for a second straight day. West Texas Intermediate crude for March delivery dropped $1.76 to $85.14 a barrel in trading on the New York Mercantile …
Out of the “boneyards” to be rebuilt at Tinker AFB
An old “boneyards” Boeing B-52 was expected to arrive over the weekend at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City where it will eventually serve as a test prototype for modernization efforts, including an upgrade in engines. KOKH 25 TV reports the plane, named “Damage Inc. II” was shipped by truck from Davis-Montham Air …
Court orders FERC to review Miami’s flooding complaint against GRDA
A Federal appeals court has ordered the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to take another look at flooding claims made by the city of Miami in the northeast corner of Oklahoma. The D.C. Circuit ruled the city provided “powerful” evidence showing the Pensacola Dam’s operation caused flooding and that FERC didn’t study the evidence presented …
