Oklahoma’s latest earthquake shook the northern part of the state Saturday morning and measured 3.3 magnitude. The epicenter was 26 miles northwest of Enid and according to the U.S. Geological Society, occurred around 3:30 in the morning. A day earlier on Friday, 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded about 30 miles west of Oklahoma City. …
Category: Oil & Gas
Trump picks oilman to run US energy department
Oil industry executive Chris Wright was chosen by President-elect Trump to head the U.S. Energy Department, succeeding Jennifer Granholm who carried out the Biden administration’s war on the oil and gas industry. Critics were quick to point out that Wright runs a firm known for fracking but his nomination is likely to bring …
North Dakota Gov. named the man in charge of energy
Energy czar might be a fitting title for North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum after being named Friday by President-elect Donald Trump as his choice to run the Interior Department. His selection could very well be celebrated in the nation’s oil and gas industry. Trump also announced he will create a National Energy Council to …
Energy briefs
** North Dakota utility regulators granted approval on Friday for a span of a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would cross five Midwestern states — a key victory for the company that has faced vociferous landowner objections and various hurdles and setbacks in its plans.** Jeff Bezos, the owner of Amazon, has invested more than £7 million to try …
Hydrogen wildcatters explore Kansas
Some believe Kansas is sitting on top of a gold mine of pure hydrogen gas and already a few firms have launched exploration efforts to find it. Even billionaire Bill Gates is funding the exploration which, if successful, could develop a source of energy that would not add to climate change. Bloomberg reported the …
Regulator again raises question whether there has been a coverup of the allegations against Todd Hiett
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony isn’t giving up in his quest for an investigation into the allegations leveled against fellow commissioner Todd Hiett and maintains there has been knowledge by agency staff of Hiett’s alleged criminal wrongdoing while in office. “The public still has very incomplete information about this ongoing situation. Unfortunately, there do …
Slight gain recorded by crude oil prices
Thursday’s trading saw crude oil prices close slightly higher as US crude stocks saw a drop in supplies. West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark gained 27 cents or 0.4% to close at $68.70 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark Brent crude picked up 28 cents or 0.4% and finished the …
Empire Petroleum remains strong on North Dakota drilling effort
While recording another slight net loss in the third quarter, Tulsa’s Empire Petroleum is pushing ahead with a strong effort in its enhanced drilling projects in North Dakota. The company reported third quarter revenue of $10.9 million, a net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.12 per diluted share and an adjusted net loss …
Solar and wind can’t totally replace natural gas for power generation says SPP
When wind and solar power are unable to fulfill demands for electricity generation, what’s the option? The Southwest Power Pool says it’s natural gas and executives made their point this week during a panel discussion at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ annual meeting in Anaheim, California. It was an emphasis for continued use …
Energy briefs
** Boeing (BA) said on Wednesday it is issuing layoff notices starting this week to workers impacted by a broader plan by the heavily indebted planemaker to cut 17,000 jobs, or 10% of its global workforce. ** Frontier Communications shareholders have approved a $9.6 billion sale to Verizon, the company said on Wednesday, even as …



