Monday , May 6 2024

Colorado legislators launch investigation of high energy bills

  Eye-popping energy bills in Colorado got the attention of state legislators who recently announced formation of a committee to explore what’s behind the rising costs. While the same kind of energy bills are experienced in Oklahoma, Colorado legislators apparently want to do something about them reported the Colorado Public …

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Arkansas files suit against EPA over rejection of coal plant rules

  Another claim of “federal overreach” is made against the Biden administration. This time, it was made by the state of Arkansas which sued the Environmental Protection Agency and its decision to reject the state’s plan to comply with a rule governing coal-fired power plants. Arkansas filed suit after the …

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Attorney pleads guilty in scheme against Continental Resources

  Attorney Blaine Dyer, alleged to be the man behind a land-grab scheme against Oklahoma City’s Continental Resources awaits sentencing in U.S. District Court after pleading guilty to commit wire fraud. The Oklahoman reported Dyer could be sentenced up to five years in prison along with a fine of up …

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Drummond adds Oklahoma to lawsuit challenging EPA’s WOTUS rule

  In a lawsuit against the EPA’s newest WOTUS rule to take effect in March, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 23 other Republican state attorneys call it a “final rule riddled with problems.” They also contend the rule exceeds the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies …

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New gas well in southeast Oklahoma for Calyx Energy III

    Tulsa-based Calyx Energy III LLC continued with its success of natural gas wells in southeastern Oklahoma. It filed a completion report this week on a Pittsburg County gas well that produced 11,628 Mcf of natural gas. The Albatross 2-3-27wh, completed in November 2022, is located at 3 7N …

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Completion reports for February 17, 2023

CARTER COUNTY Yale Oil Association Inc Viola(10480): Oil 9 Water 170 Pump 34 5S 2W Maywalker 3-34, August 31, 2022 SH, OIL, TD: 11805 ft Lat: 34.07657, Long: -97.39739 API: 35019264810001 MAJOR COUNTY Comanche Exploration Co Llc Mississippian(7971): Oil 342 Gas 313 Water 1311 Gas Lift 20 20N 14W Fortune 20 1h, September 30, 2022 HH, OIL, TD: 13604 ft …

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Permits to drill for February 17, 2023

Ellis County JACOB 33/4 DM #3H, February 17 2023 33 18N 24W NWNWNENW API: 04523889 Lat: 35.99844118573895, Long: -99.7687320077143 MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY MU, DR, 20701 ft, CHEROKEE(10300) Grady County STMU #5-5-5, February 17 2023 08 3N 5W NWSENWNW API: 05125011 Lat: 34.75215829094504, Long: -97.75390132825233 MACK ENERGY CO DH, DR, 11414 ft, MORROW …

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Williams and Chevron reach deal for increased natural gas production

  Williams announced that it has executed agreements with Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to support natural gas development in the prolific Haynesville Basin as well as the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Williams will provide natural gas gathering services to Chevron’s 26,000-acre Haynesville dedication while Chevron has agreed to a long-term capacity …

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Devon plans to focus on where the oil is—the Delaware Basin

Devon Energy Tower   After reporting a historic cash flow in 2022, Oklahoma City’s Devon Energy made it clear where it intends to invest most of its capital and efforts in 2023—The Delaware Basin. Specifically, New Mexico’s side of the Basin. In its recent fourth quarter financial results report, Devon …

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House Transportation Committee to consider legislative bills

  From school buses to motorcycles, the Oklahoma House Transportation Committee will meet Tuesday to consider four bills. During the 1:30 p.m. meeting, members will consider HB1067, a bill introduced by Rep. Josh West. He wants the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to exempt school buses and law enforcement from paying tolls on …

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