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OK Energy News

Rep. Bice joins House in study of weather forecasting

As a congressional subcommittee explored future weather research, Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice reminded members how important it was to take a collaborative approach to weather forecasting research and development. She’s a member of the Environment Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology and addressed members as …

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Continental hopes to copy Oklahoma enhanced oil recovery project in North Dakota

  Continental Resources is attempting to carry out a pilot drilling project in North Dakota similar to one that involved three wells in Oklahoma. The North Dakota Public Service Commission recently heard testimony about the company’s “huff” and “puff” Enhanced Oil Recovery project designed to increase production according to the …

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Completion reports for June 13, 2022

DEWEY COUNTY Kaiser-francis Oil Company Red Fork(8660): Oil 621 Gas 562 Water 770 Flow 7 18N 15W Cashew 765 1h St1, February 08, 2021 HH, OIL, TD: 13068 ft Lat: 36.05123, Long: -98.84722 API: 35043237180000 OKLAHOMA COUNTY Okland Oil Company Hunton(5900): Oil 27 Water 275 Pump 11 11N 1E Harrah 1-11, May 08, 2022 DH, OIL, TD: 6163 ft Lat: …

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Permits to drill for June 13, 2022

Carter County HEWITT UNIT #22-5103, June 13 2022 22 4S 2W SWNESWSE API: 01926489 Lat: 34.18987026196482, Long: -97.39358411685475 XTO ENERGY INC SH, DR, 4000 ft, PONTOTOC(900), HOXBAR(1800), DEESE(2950) Carter County HEWITT UNIT #15-4304, June 13 2022 15 4S 2W NWSWNESW API: 01926487 Lat: 34.206468952978184, Long: -97.40028551249517 XTO ENERGY INC SH, DR, 3300 …

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High gasoline prices aren’t going away in Oklahoma

  Whether the increased price of gasoline has left you angry, indifferent or frustrated, one thing is clear in Oklahoma…prices are climbing higher and there’s nothing drivers can do about it. The average price of gasoline in Oklahoma hit $4.64 on Monday while the national trend was at $5.01 a …

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New Mexico issues $1.2 million fine over discharge of raw sewage into Rio Grande river

A Texas water company has been fined more than $1 million by the state of New Mexico for illegally dumping more than a billion gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grand River. The New Mexico Environment Department announced it issues Administrative Compliance Orders and fines of $1.2 million to …

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Inhofe did the honors in introducing Biden nominee

  Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe’s strong support for expanded nuclear power in the U.S. might be because of the knowledge and expertise of Annie Caputo, a Biden nominee to be Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. That’s because Caputo was a long-time staff member for the Senator when he …

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Headlines of more energy stories

** U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday accused the U.S. oil industry, and Exxon Mobil Corp in particular, of capitalizing on a supply shortage to fatten profits after a report showed inflation surging to a new 40-year record. ** North Dakota regulators approve a permit for a landfill to begin storing radioactive oilfield …

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Texas congressman ready to fight Biden and Dems over windfall tax on oil industry

  A Texas Congressman warns if President Biden and congressional Democrats are successful in passing a windfall profits tax on oil, it will only mean even higher prices. Rep August Pfluger and energy groups in Texas are ready to do battle to stop the White House and Democrat leaders reported …

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Truckers warn their business is not sustainable with high fuel prices

  Is the nation’s trucking industry at a breaking point because of high fuel prices? It’s what some trucking operators warn as they struggling with diesel fuel prices that shot up 76% in the past year. There are even warnings of empty store shelves because of the impact the prices …

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