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US and International rig counts were up in October
Baker Hughes announced Wednesday that the Baker Hughes international rig count for October 2018 was 1,017, up 13 from the 1,004 counted in September 2018, and up 66 from the 951 counted in October 2017. The international offshore rig count for October 2018 was 207, up 3 from the 204 counted in September 2018, and …
Lead problems found in Norman elementary school
State environmental regulators say they have discovered lead and copper level issues in a Norman elementary school. The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Qualified notified the school district that lead and copper levels are too high in the Washington Elementary school. In announcing the problem, the DEQ said five samples were taken during a routine sampling …
Voters send Rep. Mullin back to Congress for another term
One of Oklahoma’s Republican congressmen who is a voice for the energy industry in the U.S. House won re-election on Tuesday. Second District U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin was easily sent back to the House with 65% of the votes. He is a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and defeated Democrat Jason Nichols, …
Key Energy reports $24 million net loss for 3Q
Houston’s Key Energy Services reported third quarter 2018 revenues of nearly $135 million but a net loss of about $24 million or $1.18 a share. The company has major operations in Oklahoma and reported the consolidated revenues totaled $134.7 million while the net loss was $23.9 million. But it also indicated there were gains of …
Oil and Gas groups say Oklahoma election results show voters want economic growth
While members of the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association were still voting on a proposed merger with the Oklahoma Oil and Gas Association, the two groups issued a statement following election of Republican Kevin Stitt as Oklahoma’s new governor. It came from Chad Warmington, President of OKOGA and Berry Mullennix, Chairman of OIPA. “The outcome of …
Permits to drill for Nov. 6, 2018
Permits to drill for Nov. 6, 2018. Ellis County JOHNSON TRUST 3205 #3H, November 05 2018 32 18N 24W NWNENWNE API: 04523773 Lat: 35.998318043880104, Long: -99.77924265828307 EOG RESOURCES INC HH, AM, 20100 ft, MARMATON(9450) Kingfisher County BRACHIOSAURUS 23_26-15N-9W #4HX, November 06 2018 23 15N 9W NENWNENW API: 07326331 Lat: 35.7682443608158, Long: -98.13027737797175 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO LP …
Completion reports for Nov. 6, 2018
Completion reports for Nov. 6, 2018. GARVIN COUNTY Marathon Oil Company Woodford(13613): Oil 703 Gas 7046 Water 2683 Flow 5 3N 4W Mario 0304 1-5-8wxh, August 01, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 21913 ft Lat: 34.76059, Long: -97.63424 API: 35049251800000 Triad Energy Inc Woodford(12864): Oil 240 Gas 247 Water 963 Flow 17 1N 1W Cotton 1-17-16xh, July 09, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 19477 ft Lat: 34.55458, Long: …
Proposition 112 in Colorado rejected by voters
Colorado voters turned aside the proposal to expand the oil and gas drilling setback from homes and buildings, a move that some argued would decimate the state’s energy industry. Proposition 112 failed by a vote of 58 percent to 42 percent. It would have forced oil and gas drilling rigs to locate a half-mile from …
Governor Fallin offers economic advice to Kevin Stitt
With Oklahoma to soon be under new leadership at the capitol, outgoing Governor Mary Fallin is not only offering help in making the transition for Governor-elect Kevin Stitt, but some advice too. And it focuses on energy. “Whether you’re Democrat or Republican, every governor will have an economic downturn with the energy sector,” she said …
Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony easily hangs on to his office.
In winning a record 6th term to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on Tuesday, Bob Anthony carried all 77 counties in the state. He ended up with 60% support after facing challenges from Democrat Ashley Nicole McCray, the Indian and environmental activist who received 34% and from Independent Jackie Short who ended up with about 6% …