Environmentalists step up demands in challenge to Oklahoma’s coal ash control

The environmental law group Earthjustice is asking a federal judge in the District of Columbia to grant a summary judgment in its fight to stop Oklahoma from regulating the disposal of coal ash. The new filing is the latest in the lawsuit brought by Earthjustice after the Environmental Protection Agency under the control of then-administrator …

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Cypress Energy reports increased earnings in 4th quarter

Tulsa-based Cypress Energy Partners, L.P. reported a 28% increase in fourth quarter revenues totaling $88.9 million. The increase was from 2017. Revenue for 2018 totaled $315 million and increased 10% compared to $286.3 million at the end of 2017. The company said the increase occurred even though two saltwater disposal operations in Texas were sold …

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Tallgrass Energy promotes COO to President

Pipeline operator Tallgrass Energy, LP announced the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Bill Moler to President. The move is effective immediately and David G. Dehaemers Jr. will remain as CEO and Moler will also keep his current COO title.  A 30-year veteran of the oil and gas industry recognized for his deep expertise in the …

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Roan reports strong 4Q earnings with 2018 oil production up 200 percent

Calling 2018 a “transformative year for Roan Resources,” the company released its preliminary fourth quarter and full-year 2018 operating and financial results. Fourth quarter net income was $148.2 million or 97 cents per diluted share and the adjusted income totaled $87.8 million. But the full-year 2018 net loss was $140.7 million or 92 cents a …

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Williams reaches $3.8 billion agreement with Canada Pension Plan Board

Tulsa’s Williams announced this week a $3.8 billion joint effort with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for midstream operations in the western Marcellus and Utica basins. The agreement involves Williams’ 100 percent owned Ohio Valley Midstream system and 100 percent owned Utica East Ohio Midstream system. The Pension Board agreed to invest nearly $1.34 …

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O’Rourke compares climate change activists to those who stormed the beaches of Normandy

   In his zeal to drive up support for his presidential campaign and green efforts, Democratic candidate Beto O’Rourke stirred up some resentment by patriots when he compared the fight against climate change to those who stormed the beaches of Normandy. His controversial comments came in Iowa where he was on the stump in diners …

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SEC filing made by ONEOK

A ONEOK filing with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission this week indicated the disposal of some company shares by one of its directors. Eduardo Rodriguez, a member of ONEOK’s Board of Directors reported the sale of 1,500 shares at a price of $66.7533 per share. He still owns 15,536 shares in the company. Rodriguez is …

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Rep. Lucas warns House not to veer from space exploration

Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas is one of those who thinks the U.S. should push to explore the Moon and Mars. The Ranking Republican on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology made it clear in a recent hearing on America in Space. “NASA should build the systems necessary to explore the Moon, Mars and …

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Completion reports for March 18, 2019

Completion reports filed on March 18, 2019. ELLIS COUNTY Eog Resources Inc Marmaton(9595): Oil 293 Gas 414 Water 1298 Flow 35 18N 24W Carroll 26 4h, January 07, 2019 HH, OIL, TD: 14933 ft Lat: 35.99823, Long: -99.73290 API: 35045237250000 Eog Resources Inc Marmaton(9748): Oil 586 Gas 937 Water 2350 Flow 35 18N 24W Carroll 26 2h, January 07, 2019 HH, OIL, TD: 14709 ft Lat: …

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Light quakes shake areas near Edmond and Stillwater

  Light earthquake activity was reported over the weekend between Edmond and Stillwater in Oklahoma. The largest of the two quakes registered 3.0 magnitude according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The first quake measured 2.1 magnitude and occurred Saturday morning shortly before 9 o’clock. Its epicenter was about 4 miles from Anderson or 23 miles …

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