Despite reports of his bankrupt oil company shorting the state agency, former White Star Chief Executive Officer Elliot Chambers was chosen Tuesday to become the new Secretary of the Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office. The vote was 3-0 as Gov. Kevin Stitt, who nominated Chambers, defended his choice. “We know he’s the right …
Oil and gas field operations are beginning to be fueled by a surprising source—renewable energy, according to new research by IHS Markit a leader in critical information, analytics and solutions. Oil and gas companies are starting to utilize such zero-carbon sources to reduce carbon emissions associated with operations, according to a new database and analysis …
While most completion reports filed these days with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission deal with “corrections” and “amendments” to existing wells, at least one new report was filed this week for a northwest Oklahoma well. Bce-Mach LLC filed a report on the Bates 12-27-17 1h well located at 12 27N 17W in Woods County. Located …
A Muskogee Federal Court judge recently ruled in support of an Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation officer who shot and killed an illegal fisherman during a fight in 2015. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kimberly E. West made the ruling that upheld the April 26, 2015 shooting death of Billy Patrick as he tried to drown …
Dozens of energy companies in Oklahoma took advantage of the federal Paycheck Protection Program created by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 64,000 business and organizations received nearly $5.5 billion in forgivable loans under the program including oil and gas firms, transportation companies and others. As the political news website NonDoc recently reported, …
While the Oklahoma Corporation Commission extended its closure of its headquarters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one Democrat legislature urged the governor to require the wearing of masks in public spaces and private businesses. The Corporation Commission plans to hold a semi-open hearing on Thursday and will require participants to wear masks, sit in …
The U.S. Appeals Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled the Dakota Access oil pipeline can continue transporting crude oil while it challenges a lower court ruling to shut down and empty the line. The Appeals Court granted Dakota Access, controlled by Energy Transfer LP , an administrative stay while it considers …
After dropping in Monday’s trading, oil futures were up in Tuesday’s trading with analysts suggesting prices got a boost from some weakness in the U.S. dollar. Traders also weighed uncertainty over OPEC’s next move about production levels. West Texas Intermediate crude for August deliver rose 19 cents or 0.5% on the New York Mercantile …
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission voted Tuesday to extend its order keeping the headquarters building closed to the public for another 60 days because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion on the third extension since the start of the coronavirus pandemic led Commission Chairman Todd Hiett to state, “There is no indication when the building …
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter maintains last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the existence of the Muscogee (Creek) Indian reservation and forced prosecutors to drop state criminal charges in some cases also does not affect oil and gas leases. It’s what he told The Oklahoman. “This decision has no impact on the …