Federal bank survey shows strong drilling activity planned in Oklahoma and other states
The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank announced a second-quarter Energy...
The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank announced a second-quarter Energy Surveythat showed improved drilling in the region that includes Oklahoma. Results were some of the highest in 8 years.
“District drilling and business activity grew faster in Q2, with additional growth expected in the next six months,” said Chad Wilkerson. Oklahoma City Branch executive and economist in the 10th District that covers the states of Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Wyoming; 43 counties in western Missouri; and 14 counties in northern New Mexico.
The survey also showed expectations for future activity continued to remain strong.
Texas at risk of blackouts as ERCOT calls for energy conservation
The Texas electric grid operator has warned of possible blackouts on Monday due to sweltering...
The Texas electric grid operator has warned of possible blackouts on Monday due to sweltering heat driving record demand.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, said it was asking for voluntary conservation between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. local time due to record high electricity demand because of the heat wave, and also because of low wind. ERCOT said current projections show wind generation coming in less than 10% of capacity.
The National Weather Service said temperatures will reach or exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit in areas ranging from the Big Country to Central Texas regions. A heat advisory is in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth region into East Texas, where temperatures will reach or exceed 103 degrees.
Evacuation Order Reduced after Fire at ONEOK Gas Plant in Oklahoma
Oklahoma authorities on July...
Oklahoma authorities on July 10 narrowed the scope of an evacuation order near the ONEOK natural gas plant following a fire on July 9.
The Deer Creek Volunteer Fire Department told people on July 9 to avoid major U.S. Highway 81 in the area “due to a major fire at the ONEOK plant,” posting an image of a large plume of dark smoke.
The evacuation decree, which previously covered areas two miles around the facility, has been set for a one-mile vicinity of the site, which is located near Medford, close to the border with Kansas, the City of Medford said on its Facebook page. Part of Highway 81 south remained closed, it added.
