Jerry Bohnen

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Enid flour mill creates its own kind of energy

It’s a different kind of energy. But it’s still energy.  Wheat and flour. Even OGE recognizes it. And this week, Archer Daniels Midland dedicated $32 million in improvements to its operations in Enid where Gov. Mary Fallin assisted during ceremonies on Monday. “This flour mill has served as an important hub for the region’s wheat …

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3Q results to come Oct. 30 from Anadarko Petroleum

Those interested in following the financial success of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation will get a third quarter release of financial and operating results on Oct. 30. The Texas company said it will hold an investor conference call at 8 a.m. on Oct. 31 where management will discuss the results. The results will be released after the …

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Higher prices at the gasoline pumps—-thanks to higher oil prices

  While the price of oil is at its highest mark in four years, it also means higher prices at the pump. AAA Oklahoma says the nearly $76 a barrel price for oil has pushed pump prices higher across the country rather than the usual drop in prices after the busy summer driving season. In …

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More productive wells in the STACK

Oklahoma’s STACK play has seen no decline whatsoever in the number of productive wells. The Oct. 8 filing of daily completion reports from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission show some of the majors continue to hit producing wells. Continental Resources Inc. and Devon Energy Production Co. LP had hits in Blaine County.  Two for Continental and …

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Completion reports for Oct. 8, 2018

Completion reports for Oct. 8, 2018. BLAINE COUNTY Continental Resources Inc Mississippian(11582): Oil 155 Gas 29020 Water 2697 Flow 13 14N 13W Nelson Burns Fiu 1-13-24xhm, August 06, 2018 HH, GAS, TD: 22954 ft Lat: 35.69468, Long: -98.54141 API: 35011239500000 Continental Resources Inc Mississippian(11582): Oil 155 Gas 29020 Water 2697 Flow 13 14N 13W Nelson Burns Fiu 1-13-24xhm, August 06, 2018 HH, GAS, TD: 22954 ft …

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No permits for Oct. 8, 2018

No permits for Oct. 8, 2018.

Record attendance expected at OERB Expo in OKC

The organizers of this week’s 22nd annual OERB Expo to be held in Oklahoma City expect to break the attendance record set last year when more than 3,650 people were on hand. “We’re expecting to break the record we set last year,” said OERB board member Tim Munson. He’s one of 21 members on the …

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Did 2016 recession get Trump elected?

Did a mini-recession two years ago that sent oil and ag prices tumbling play more of a role in the election of Donald Trump as President than some speculators want to consider? Neil Irwin, a senior economics correspondent for the New York Times thinks it did. Writing in the Times this week, he explored how …

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Drilling company’s well plans halted by Colorado regulators

Colorado regulators have postponed indefinitely a move by Crestone Peak Resources to drill 140 new wells north of Erie, a city located due east of Boulder. The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission had scheduled a hearing on the energy company’s request but delayed matters as a Boulder county lawsuit against the firm was being …

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National Public Power Week observed by Stillwater

Cities across the U.S. are observing National Public Power Week this week. It’s part of an annual effort sponsored by the American Public Power Association and some Oklahoma towns and cities are taking part. The City of Stillwater will celebrate its promise to provide residents with dependable, efficient and local power during National Public Power Week on …

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