A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission was made this week by OGE Energy Corporation, reflecting an increase in the shares held by one director. The filing showed that Frank A. Bozich, a director for the company acquired 10,000 shares in OGE. The acquisition was made Nov. 14, 2018.
Pioneer Natural Resources closing frac sand mine near Austin
Dallas-based Pioneer Natural Resources Company announced it intends to close one of its sand mines and move operations to the western part of Texas, all in the name of cutting costs and saving money. The sand mine located at Brady, northwest of Austin is being shut down in the first quarter of 2019 when the …
Williams to expand footprint in Delaware Basin with joint venture agreement
Tulsa’s Williams company has reached out to Brazos Midstream to form a joint venture for storage and movement of oil and gas out of the Delaware Basin in west Texas. It’s an expansion of energy operations for Williams, an Oklahoma company that already has 33,000 miles of pipeline operations across the U.S. Under the agreement, …
Tallgrass Energy leader honored with national award
The leader of one of the major pipeline and storage companies at Cushing, Oklahoma has been named Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 in the Energy and Natural Resources category. David Dehaemers Jr. is President and CEO of Kansas City-based Tallgrass Energy, LP and was honored this week in Palm Springs, California. The award honors entrepreneurs …
NGL filing with SEC reflects leadership’s share activities
NGL Energy Partners LP in Tulsa made a series of filings this week with the Securities and Exchange Commission reflecting transactions of shares owned by company management. In the filings, four officers indicated their sale or acquisition of company shares. Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Robert W. Karlovich III disposed of more than …
OKC’s DUG Conference wraps up
The brisk winter weather this week didn’t stop those whose business is energy from attending HartEnergy’s DUG Midcontinent conference in Oklahoma City. At least 100 exhibitors displayed their products and attempted to attract new customers. From major companies such as Halliburton to Black Mountain Sand, they filled part of Oklahoma City’s downtown Civic Center. …
Turnpike widening project includes elimination of ‘bouncing’ bridges
State highway crews have launched a $55 million project to widen the Kilpatrick turnpike on the west side of Oklahoma City near Yukon and Mustang. And it means an eventual end to bridges that left motorists riding one wave after another as they traveled across the North Canadian River. Crews started last week on widening …
Phillips 66 makes $250,000 donation for California wildfire relief
While the death toll from the California wildfires climbed to 59 and authorities released the names of 130 who remain missing, Phillips 66 in Houston announced the pledged donation of $250,000 to the American Red Cross to help in recovery efforts. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the wildfires,” said Greg …
Cactus gets a new Chief Financial Officer
Cactus Drilling, one of the companies involved in the exploration of Oklahoma’s STACK and SCOOP plays has announced the naming of a new CFO. Stephen Tadlock, who was the company’s Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer has been named to the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The move will take effect March …
AAA was busy in this week’s winter storm in Oklahoma
This week’s blast of winter weather in Oklahoma kept the American Automobile Association busy as it rescued nearly 600 Oklahomans. Leslie Gamble with AAA Oklahoma reported the official count was 587 who needed roadside assistance which was 150 more calls than is normal for this time in November. “Being stuck along the side of the …










