Why West Texas Intermediate Lost Its Status, and What it Means for Oklahoma
Joe Wertz / StateImpact Oklahoma The U.S. Energy Information Agency used to use West Texas Intermediate as the price benchmark …
“The Incredible Disappearing Gross Production Tax”
What’s causing the drop in tax revenues from oil and gas? According to OK Policy: Low natural gas prices, tax …
Chesapeake Energy Offering Buyouts to Employees
The Oklahoma City natural gas giant on Friday offered buyouts to about 275 employees. In a statement, company officials said …
After Years Of Delay, DEQ Submits Lake Thunderbird Pollution Study
sasha55068 / flickr.com Lake Thunderbird is Norman's main source of drinking water, and classified as 'impaired' by the EPA. Lake …
Oklahoma’s Water Future Depends On Cheap, State-Backed Loans
How important are the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s financing programs for local water projects across the state? Since 1985, close …
Policy Response to Manmade Quakes Must Bridge Gap Between ‘Likely and Certainly’
Oklahoma’s November 2011 earthquake was “likely triggered” by drilling fluid injection in nearby disposal wells, according to research by University …
“As Disposal Wells Age, The Risk of Stronger Quakes Grows”
The findings have “clear policy implications,” but the scientists were hesitant to suggest what regulators might do to address the …
“Alliance Regaining Coal Customers As U.S. Gas Prices Rise”
Brian Cantrell, with Tulsa-based Alliance Resource Partners, says if natural gas prices continue to go up, coal will become more …
How Oklahoma’s Credit Rating Affects Your Tap Water
Logan Layden / StateImpact Oklahoma New construction surrounds the rusting remnants of Broken Arrow's old water treatment plant. Building new …
Federal Geologists: Oklahoma Earthquake ‘Induced’ by Disposal Wells Used in Drilling
Recent earthquakes in Oklahoma, Colorado and New Mexico are tied to wells drilling companies use to dispose of wastewater, federal …
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