Remember a year ago in Oklahoma? Hardly any tornadoes. By April 27, 2018, the state had yet to record a tornado. And by that time, NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center estimated 229 tornadoes nationwide, well below the 10-year average of more than 400 tornadoes from 2005 through 2015. This year? As of Tuesday, Oklahoma had already …
Houston-based Blackstone Minerals, a company with oil and gas mineral interests all over Oklahoma and dozens of other states has made changes in its common units. The company announced that the Partnership’s subordinated units automatically converted into common units on a one-for-one basis with the expiration of the Subordination Period. As a result, the …
Texas legislators await action from Gov. Greg Abbott on a bill targeting protesters who damage pipelines, electrical lines and telecommunications. The House and Senate approved HB3557 over the weekend. It targets both individuals and corporations including non-profit groups that might be involved in protests against pipelines. Corporate punishment could be a fine of up to …
Colorado officials admit they have not taken action against Suncor Energy’s oil refinery north of Denver even though the operation broke a 12.8 ton limit for one invisible toxic gas last summer. The Denver Post reports officials now are considering possible action because the refinery estimated in July 2018 that hydrogen-cyanide emissions were at a …
When it comes to defending Oklahoma’s Oil and Gas industry, Chad Warmington is pretty bold about it. Yes, it is his job as President of the newly-combined Oklahoma Oil and Gas Association and the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. Still, he makes a strong case why the state should be more defensive of the industry. “We …
While Oklahoma held steady in the number of oil and gas rigs active in the state, the national count continued its downward plunge. Oklahoma remained at 103 in the past week, unchanged from a week ago. But nationally, the count fell by 4 to 983 which puts it 76 less than last year when there …
Oklahoma Congressman Markwayne Mullin says his congressional district in eastern Oklahoma is the only one in the nation where broadband is available to less than half the population. In a recent newsletter to his constituents, the Republican 2nd District Representative said more should be done. “Rural consumers need the bandwidth necessary to deliver educational opportunities …
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has announced that the boil order for the Sardis Lake Water Authority, located in Pushmataha County, has been lifted. The water is now safe for human consumption. The order to boil water was issued due to the presence of high turbidity and low chlorine. State and federal regulations require that customers …
A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission by OGE Energy Corp. shows a transfer of shares to a new company officer. The May 24 filing reflected the acquisition of 599 shares in the company were made by Kenneth Adams Miller. He is a Vice President of State Regulatory and Legislative Affairs for OGE. The …
Floodwaters left one Kingfisher County road closed for a long time. Oil and gas crews won’t be going over the Dover-to-Crescent road for a while.