Seismologists Studying Disposal Well Earthquakes Need Data That Isn’t Available
Joe Wertz / StateImpact Oklahoma Oklahoma Geological Survey seismologist Austin Holland says proving the link between disposal wells and earthquakes …
“Oklahoma City Water Woes a Concern for Norman
Lake Thunderbird, Norman’s main source of water, continues to suffer the effects of drought. Norman has a contract to use …
Landowners and Oil & Gas Lobbyists Square Off Over Notification
Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas regulator has proposed a rule change that would require disposal well operators to notify more …
“Water Released from Canton Lake on its Way to Oklahoma City”
The release of 30,000 acre-feet of water will help Oklahoma City replenish its municipal water supply at Lake Hefner, which …
Aubrey McClendon to Retire as Chesapeake Energy CEO
Chesapeake Energy Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon will retire April 1, the company announced today. In a statement, McClendon cited …
“Conservation in Drilling: Devon Reuses Water in Gas Production Process”
Three consecutive years of drought, and a look at Oklahoma’s largest water recycling facility for oil and gas production. Source: …
“Water Supply’s Future: DEQ Is Key To Reusing Resource”
Drought forces Norman to get creative to conserve water. The city wants to water its compost with recycled water instead …
Oklahoma and the Impending War on Natural Gas Exports
Raw Processor / Flickr Low natural gas prices aren’t good for business in big-energy states like Oklahoma, so producers and …
“Chesapeake Opens Drill Site to EPA”
Chesapeake Energy will allow EPA scientists to take water samples for “extensive” testing in an investigation over the safety of …
What Scientists Know and Don’t Know About Disposal Well-Induced Earthquakes
Joe Wertz / StateImpact Oklahoma Some earthquake seismologists say oil and natural gas disposal wells, like this one near Sparks, …
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