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Lucas files measure to extend energy research
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas, the ranking Republican on the House Science and Technology Committee filed a bill this week to reauthorize the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. His bill, in the first stage of the legislative process would reauthorize ARPA for a five-year period with a gradual increase in funding every year until …
Permits to drill for July 23, 2019
Permits to drill issued for July 23, 2019. Carter County HOBBS #8-30H19X, July 23 2019 30 3S 3E NESESWSW API: 01926336 Lat: 34.26098847017111, Long: -97.0340163349142 XTO ENERGY INC HH, DR, 24414 ft, SYCAMORE(12853), WOODFORD(13488), HUNTON(13603) Grady County JACQUEZ #4-18-19XHW, July 23 2019 18 7N 5W SWSWSWNE API: 05124682 Lat: 35.08127079297534, Long: -97.76748953622082 CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC HH, DR, …
Completion reports for July 23, 2019
Completion reports filed for July 23, 2019. ATOKA COUNTY Bravo Arkoma Llc Mississippian(11259): Gas 8191 Water 777 Flow 31 2N 12E Cairo 4-31/30h, March 25, 2019 HH, GAS, TD: 20348 ft Lat: 34.59416, Long: -96.08414 API: 35005204630002 BLAINE COUNTY Continental Resources Inc Mississippian(0): Oil 861 Gas 2747 Water 3555 Flow 8 15N 11W Henry Federal 1-8-5xh, May 24, 2019 HH, OIL, TD: 19319 ft Lat: …
Environmentalists hold annual Tar Creek bike ride
From the Miami News Record MIAMI — The LEAD Agency held one of its regular Tar Creek bike rides Saturday, July 20, but that didn’t deter those who are champions of the cleanup of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Superfund site. “It was very hot, in fact, it was so hot we shortened part of …
Rural electric cooperative signs deal with NextEra energy
Western Farmers Electric Cooperative announced this week the purchase of power from NextEra Energy Resources and its wind farm operations in northern Oklahoma. The purchase involves 200 megawatts of battery-stored energy. “With the prices of wind and solar energy lower than ever, we are now able to pair those with battery storage to make more …
Former Interior Secretary named to Denver oil and gas firm’s board
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Gale Norton was named this week to the Board of Directors of Denver-based Liberty Oilfield Services Inc. She was also appointed chair of Liberty’s Nominating and Governance Committee. “We are thrilled to welcome Gale Norton to our Liberty family,” said Chris Wright, Liberty CEO. “Gale is a strong leader …
Texas biorefinery shutting down—owner blames government uncertainty
While U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe was criticizing the Corn Lobby over biofuel subsidies, a renewable fuels company was announcing the closing of its biorefinery in Texas. The announcement was made by Renewable Energy Group, Inc. based in Ames, Iowa and the company blamed “continued federal policy uncertainty, most notably the long-lapsed federal biodiesel tax credit.” …
Inhofe takes on Big Corn lobby and campaigns against subsidies for biofuels
U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe says it’s no accident that gasoline prices are lower than they were a year ago. And he credits the leadership of President Trump saying under the President, the U.S. has become the largest producer of oil and natural gas. He cites the President for rolling back countless unnecessary regulations , approving …
Turnpike Authority approves $261 million extension of Tulsa’s Gilcrease Expressway
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority plans to spend $261 million to build a west loop of the Gilcrease Expressway in Tulsa. The Los Angeles, California-based firm of AECOM and Duit Construction Co. of Edmond won the contract that was approved this week. Jack Damrill, a spokesman for the Authority indicated work will get underway by the …
FEMA okays $14 million in emergency disaster grants in Oklahoma
FEMA says in the one month period from early May to early June, it approved nearly $14 million in disaster grants for victims of flooding and severe weather in Oklahoma. The $13.8 million was approved for homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured losses in the storms. That total includes more than $11.8 million …