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Merger approved of Energy Transfer owners
A merger of Dallas-based Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. and Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. Common unitholders approved the move at a meeting in Dallas. More than 98% of the common units supported the merger. The merger was closed Oct. 19 and a new name was approved as well. Energy Transfer Equity will change its name to …
Nine Energy prices $400 million in offering of notes
Houston’s Nine Energy Service, Inc., the firm with extensive exploration in Oklahoma’s STACK and SCOOP plays announced it has priced a private offering of $400 million in senior unsecured notes. The offering applies to 8.75% senior notes due 2023 and Nine intends to use the net proceeds of the offering, together with cash on hand …
Permits to drill for Oct. 18, 2018
Permits to drill for Oct. 18, 2018. Alfalfa County UMANSKY 4-28-10 #1H, October 18 2018 04 28N 10W SWSWSESW API: 00323343 Lat: 36.92807443330909, Long: -98.28399951430507 BCE-MACH LLC HH, DR, 9909 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(4907) Blaine County ROSER 1611 #1-3MH, October 18 2018 03 16N 11W W2SESWSE API: 01124109 Lat: 35.88538895226533, Long: -98.35496592847157 MARATHON OIL COMPANY HH, DR, 14874 ft, …
Completion reports for Oct. 18, 2018
Completion reports for Oct. 18, 2018. DEWEY COUNTY Continental Resources Inc Woodford(13535): Oil 118 Gas 8321 Water 4769 Flow 22 16N 15W Karmin 1-22-15xhw, May 23, 2018 HH, GAS, TD: 20579 ft Lat: 35.84218, Long: -98.79021 API: 35043235870000 GRADY COUNTY Newfield Exploration Mid-con Inc Mississippian(9925): Oil 652 Gas 520 Water 906 Flow 13 8N 5W Brown 0805 2h-1x, June 03, 2018 HH, OIL, TD: 20527 ft …
Democratic candidate for Attorney General wants investigation of state regulators
Saying they must be held accountable, Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Attorney General Mark Myles is calling for an investigation of state regulators regarding drilling in Rogers County. He contends the Oklahoma Corporation Commission has failed to properly protect Oklahomans from the risks of drilling by BP/Amoco, GTI, GRI Catoosa and others. “We have a serious …
Wildlife Department headquarters reopen Monday
After a nearly 3-year absence from its headquarters at the state capitol, Oklahoma’s Department of Wildlife Conservation is returning Monday. Flood damage caused the $16 million renovation project at 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd, forcing the department to move operations to a temporary location at NE 36 and Martin Luther King Ave. next to the 45th …
Lankford says Saudis’ warning of $200 oil is an ‘idle threat’
An idle threat. It’s what U.S. Sen. James Lankford says of the warning by the Saudi Arabian government that it would drive up the price of oil to $200 a barrel if the U.S. were to implement sanctions over the disappearance and suspected murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. “At some point, the Saudi …
Weather experts study radar interference caused by wind farms
It’s a problem that even KWTV chief meteorologist David Payne has experienced—radar interference caused by wind farms in Oklahoma. It’s especially critical when Payne and his experienced team of storm trackers are chasing and monitoring what can be dangerous and even deadly thunderstorms and tornadoes. When storm move over areas with wind turbines, it results …
New PSO President speaks of making adjustments as new leader
A talk with the new president of Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Peggy Simmons took over the leadership of PSO in September, replacing Stuart Solomon who held the job for the past 14 years. This week, she talked with reporter Jack Money at the Oklahoman. Read his story by clicking here.
State Wildlife Department returning to former State Capitol offices
After being closed for renovations for the past few years, the state capitol building housing the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation will finally be open to the public. The official opening of the office building at 1801 N. Lincoln will be Monday, Oct. 22. News 9’s Lacie Lowry got a glimpse. “The new offices look …