With no immediate date set for a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian leaders to end their three and a half year old war, crude oil prices rose on Monday. That’s apparently because traders think there will be even more U.S. sanctions but also because, Ukraine has been attacking Russia’s energy infrastructure including setting …
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley confirmed he’s been in negotiations with the federal government to settle a yeareslong lawsuit over the costs of the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. The U.S. government indicated it planned an appeal lof a $28 million judgment handed down this spring by a federal court. Wrigley didn’t offer …
** The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, today released the draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals and a report that outlines a new model for assessing how potential supply chain disruptions could affect the U.S. economy. The draft list will guide federal strategy, investment, and permitting decisions designed to secure the …
ONEOK, Inc., WhiteWater, MPLX LP and Enbridge Inc., through the existing Matterhorn joint venture, announced a new natural gas pipeline to transport growing natural gas production from the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast region. The approximately 450-mile, 42-inch Eiger Express Pipeline is designed to transport up to approximately 2.5 billion cubic feet …
The merger of Black Hills Energy Corp. and NorthWestern Energy Group is awaiting approval of regulators. The two firms announced their merger in the past week. Black Hills is a firm that offers natural gas services in southwest and southcentral Kansas. Approval of the merger is needed in the three states in …
Oklahoma continued another week with no change in the number of oil and gas rigs active in the various oil and gas plays. The latest Baker Hughes Rig Report showed no change with 43 active rigs, compared to the 38 rigs reported a year ago at this time. The Granite Wash and the …
One of the authors of a new oil and gas law was surprised that Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners recently raised some apparent questions about how it conflicts with current rules and regulations at the agency. Rep. Brad Boles, the House author of SB132, and a recently announced candidate for the Corporation Commission, explained in response …
ConocoPhillips has wiped its hands of Marathon Oil’s former City Centre headquarters in Houston, months after the two carried out a $22.5 billion merger. The Houston Chronicle’s Fuel Fix reported the 15-story tower was nearly empty after the merger resulted in the layoff of hundreds of workers. The layoffs were not unexpected since …
Crude oil prices made only slight movement upward on Friday as observers wonder what will happen next in the call for peace talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But Oklahoma energy stocks had a big day in trading as one firm saw a 22% gain for the day. It led to a …
Some changes are coming to the Oil and Gas Protest Docket at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Chief Administrative Law Judge Mary Candler announced the changes will take effect the week of September 15. PROTEST DAYS EACH WEEK The days available for hearing protests will expand from three to four days per week. After September 15, …
