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Legislator makes another attack on Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry
In his latest editorial released from the State House, Chickasha Democratic Rep. David Perryman has unleashed another attack on Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry. In an editorial entitled “Put a Bow on It,” Perryman focused on the state’s mental health funding and education, saying the state government put Oklahomans in a bind. “Allowing the oil …
Permits to drill for July 8, 2019
Permits to drill issued for July 8, 2019. Atoka County DUSU #5-60B, June 07 2019 05 1N 15E NESESESW API: 00520472 Lat: 34.5802162483036, Long: -95.75194573201652 WESTERN OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT CORP SH, AM, 2550 ft, STANLEY UP(1980) Canadian County CUTBOW 1307 #2UMH-26, June 26 2019 26 13N 7W NESWSWSE API: 01725489 Lat: 35.56686748602267, Long: -97.91276903116488 CHAPARRAL ENERGY …
Completion reports for July 8, 2019
Completion reports filed for July 8, 2019. CARTER COUNTY Xto Energy Inc Hewitt: Oil 102 Gas 30 Water 620 Pump 27 4S 2W Hewitt Unit 27-0404, May 10, 2019 SH, OIL, TD: 4276 ft Lat: 34.18628, Long: -97.39447 API: 35019263060001 GRADY COUNTY Eog Resources Inc 32 8N 5W Deskins 32 1, October 20, 2018 DH, DRY, TD: 11811 ft Lat: 35.12326, Long: …
Oklahoma tax revenue increases but warning signs exist in oil and gas
Oklahoma Treasurer Randy McDaniel says gross receipts for the month of June and Fiscal Year 2019 showed the state’s economy is still growing. But he says there are also mixed signals such as a drop in gross production taxes and sales tax collections in June. He announced the new figures this week including a more …
Flint Hills ranch for sale with a price tag of $8.58 million
What has been described as a “crown jewel ranch” of the Flint Hills in Kansas is up for sale. If you want it, all you have to do is pay $8.58 million and enjoy the majestic scenery. The 3,300-acre Crocker Springs Ranch is located in the heart of the tallgrass prairie. It has been owned …
OKC voters to decide on ONG franchise agreement
Oklahoma City voters decide Tuesday in a special election whether to make changes to the Oklahoma Natural Gas franchise agreement with the city. It could mean a dime-increase on a $100 gas bill. Voters will also decide on proposed changes in the City Charter which if approved, would allow more federal and state workers to …
Slow growth seen in OKC’s home solar-loan program
Over the course of the 8 years a solar-loan program has existed in the Oklahoma City municipal government, only about $900,000 has been loaned to homeowners who want solar power. The Green Home Loan Program made its first loans in April of 2011. Since then, Oklahoma City has made $906,918.19 in loans to 117 homeowners. …
Vance Air Base whistleblower to get more than $800,000
The whistleblower responsible for a more than $4 million settlement of a government lawsuit against a former contractor at Vance Air Force Base will get $840,000 as his part of the agreement. The Enid News and Eagle reports James Hughes who once worked for PAE Applied Technologies now lives in Arlington, Texas. He blew the …
Water Resources Board to focus on dam safety
The heavy rains and deadly floods of May brought a renewed emphasis on small dams in the state of Oklahoma. Some were believed to have been in danger of collapsing under the massive amounts of water collected in small lakes and ponds. As a result, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board is holding a dam safety …
Number of strong earthquakes in Oklahoma is on the decline again
The number of strong earthquakes in Oklahoma is on the decline and the state might see a fourth straight year of fewer quakes measuring 3.0 or greater in magnitude. There have been 27 earthquakes of 3.0 or greater in the first half of the year, according to a report by the Tulsa World. Residents of …