Concerns raised over government agency’s use of Chinese drones

We’ve reported on the growing concern that government officials have about China’s spying and theft of corporate secrets. Oklahoma has its own corporate theft incident and has been the site of federal probes in the past of suspected thefts. Now comes a report how the U.S. Interior Department has given the green light to buy …

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Trucking is profitable for J.B. Hunt

Those J.B. Hunt trucks rolling up and down I-40 and I-35 in Oklahoma are proving profitable for the Arkansas based company. J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc., based in Lowell, Arkansas announced second quarter 2019 net earnings of $133.6 million, or diluted earnings per share of $1.23 vs. second quarter 2018 net earnings of $151.7 million, …

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ACOG Announces Ozone Alert Day Text Alerts

There is a new way for Central Oklahomans to be informed when there will be higher levels of ozone pollution. During warmer months, emissions from various transportation and energy related activities chemically react with sunlight and heat to form ground-level ozone. When conditions project the possibility of high ozone pollution in Central Oklahoma, ACOG and …

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Civeo to release 2Q earnings report

Provider of trailers and housing for oil and gas operations throughout Canada, the U.S and Australia, Civeo Corporation plans to release its second quarter 2019 earnings report on Monday, July 29. The company, with operations in El Reno and Kingfisher, Oklahoma has major offices in Houston, Texas and Calgary, Alberta, Canada . It plans to …

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New shipping season opened for Bakken Pipeline System

  Texas- based Energy Transfer LP announced its subsidiaries Dakota Access, LLC and Energy Transfer Crude Oil Company LLC launched a binding supplemental open season for shipper commitments to its Bakken Pipeline system. The season will provide the transportation of crude oil from the Bakken/Three Forks play in North Dakota to storage terminals located in …

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$100 million acquisition of Geronimo Energy is completed

National Grid has completed its $100 million acquisition of Geronimo Energy, a wind and solar developer in the U.S.  Geronimo Energy has operations in Texas, New Mexico and other states but not in Oklahoma and Kansas. The deal was announced in March and has now satisfied all regulatory requirements and closing conditions. Founded in 2004, …

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Completion reports for July 15, 2019

Completion reports filed for July 15, 2019. BLAINE COUNTY Cimarex Energy Co Mississippian(10059): Oil 1161 Gas 2544 Water 1669 Flow 11 15N 11W Lehman Com 7-11h, November 25, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 15811 ft Lat: 35.78371, Long: -98.33827 API: 35011240300000 Cimarex Energy Co Mississippian(10060): Oil 714 Gas 1583 Water 1499 Flow 11 15N 11W Lehman Bia 6-11h, December 03, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 16089 ft Lat: …

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PSO seeks state approval to add low-cost wind energy

As part of its long-range plan to increase reliance on natural gas and renewable energy resources, Public Service Company of Oklahoma filed an application seeking regulatory approval to add 675 megawatts of Oklahoma wind-generated power to its energy mix. This reflects a 45.5% share of 1,485 MW total requested in conjunction with its sister company, …

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Former sheriff’s deputy sentenced for theft of federal funds

An investigation led by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General and the OSBI led to the recent sentencing of a former Logan County sheriff’s deputy. Doyle Allen Baker was sentenced in Oklahoma City Federal court to 5 years of probation, 208 hours of community service, $5,001.06 in restitution and a $100 special …

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Investigators probe deadly welding accident in El Reno

An investigation remains underway into a deadly welding accident that claimed a man’s life Sunday in El Reno. It happened at Canyon Oilfield Services company, a firm that advertised its pride in safety and integrity at its three locations in El Reno, Elk City and Hydro. A flash explosion occurred around 7 a.m. on Sunday …

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