Oklahoma was one of the few states that saw an increase in oil and gas rigs in the past week. The state’s count grew by 2 to 140 while the national count fell by 5 to reach 1,047. New Mexico was the only state in the surrounding area that saw an increase in rig activity, …
Another earthquake was reported late in the week in west Texas. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 2.6 magnitude quake Thursday evening. The epicenter, like one recorded earlier near Balmorhea was close to the surface. The USGS said its depth was about 2.5 miles. The quake about 15 miles from the Pecos county town …
Three of Oklahoma’s major utilities plan to help raise money for the Salvation Army Central Oklahoma by holding their annual Home Energy Aid Pancake Breakfast. Oklahoma Gas and Electric, Oklahoma Natural Gas and Public Service Company of Oklahoma will hold the fundraiser on July 26 in Oklahoma City. It will be held at 1001 N …
Caught in the President’s war on tariffs—some steel makers in Texas and Missouri. Borusan Mannesmann, a firm that manufactures pipes for the oil and gas refineries in Texas said the tariff war will mean it won’t expand and hire more workers this year. It will also cost the company $35 million a year. The firm …
Tulsa-based ONEOK announced it is expanding its natural gas pipeline infrastructure in the Permian Basin and Oklahoma by up to 1.7 billion cubic feet a day. The company said it wants to provide additional natural gas takeaway capacity in two of the nation’s most active production areas. ONEOK’s announcement did not reveal a cost of …
The past week saw a handful of large wells reported in Oklahoma and an indication of much more drilling to come. Completion reports published by OK Energy Today showed Unit Petroleum brought in a 2,366 barrel a day oil well in Grady County. Located about 6 miles northeast of the town of Cement, the Schenk …
Attorney General Mike Hunter released the following statement on Administrative Law Judge Mary Candler’s recommendation that Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) pass the savings from the federal income tax cut to its customers. The recommendation was released in the case the Attorney General’s Office filed in December, requesting the Oklahoma Corporation Commission ensure tax savings are passed …
A breakdown of the county voting in this week’s primary election in the race for the Republican nomination for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner shows a steep road ahead for former Senate President pro tempore Brian Bingman. He won only 16 of the state’s 77 counties. Anthony won in 61 counties. While Bingman easily won his home …
Teacher and counselor Harold Spradling, who finished third in Tuesday’s Republican primary for Corporation Commissioner, endorsed incumbent Bob Anthony today, saying Anthony has done a great job in the post and should continue. “Bob Anthony is a man I greatly admire,” Spradling said. “His record proves that he stands up for consumers and against corruption. …
At least two of those considered by President Trump to be his nominee to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy made rulings in the area of energy. They were U.S. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh of the U.S. Court for of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge …
