Five facts about Duke’s latest anti-shale study October 03, 2013 |
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The Duke team is at it again, this time with a new study that claims to
have found “elevated levels of radioactivity” in a western Pennsylvania
creek, which they blame on wastewater generated by Marcellus Shale
development. But a closer look at the study, and the facts, tells
another story — a story far different from what you’ve probably already
seen in the media. Full Story >> |
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Five-state plan to protect lesser prairie chicken endorsed by federal agency October 24, 2013 |
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday that it has
endorsed a plan by Oklahoma and four other states to protect the lesser
prairie chicken, a victory for those trying to keep the bird off the
federal list of protected species. Full Story >> |
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Lankford clashes with Interior Dept. official over feds' energy policy May 16, 2013 |
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Rep. James Lankford challenged a key Obama administration official on
Thursday over his contention that domestic oil and gas production had
benefited from the president's energy policies. Full Story >> |
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Lesser prairie chicken now threatened March 27, 2014 |
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 | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the lesser prairie chicken
as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, the agency announced
Thursday. The listing will have a serious effect on oil and natural gas
operations in western Oklahoma and the other four states that are home
to the bird. Full Story >> |
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Lankford targets regulatory agencies' processes March 19, 2013 |
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 | The tables have turned. Since President Obama’s election to office in 2008, the nation’s oil and natural gas producers have faced constant scrutiny from the federal regulatory agencies under White House control. Hearings were held. The media spotlight was shined squarely on the oil and natural gas industry. Now those federal agencies are preparing for a taste of their own medicine. Full Story >> |
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Feds delay lesser prairie chicken decision June 27, 2013 |
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 | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this week postponed its decision on
whether to list the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened species. Full Story >> |
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OIPA comments to U.S. Senate Finance Committee January 24, 2014 |
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OIPA sent the following comments to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance in January:
Please accept the following comments in response to the U.S. Senate
Committee on Finance’s November 21, 2013, discussion draft on proposed
changes to the U.S. Tax Code’s cost recovery and tax accounting rules. Full Story >> |
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BLM takes comments on regional plan August 08, 2013 |
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The OIPA’s regulatory affairs team is monitoring the Bureau of Land
Management’s notice of intent to prepare a Resource Management Plan and
Environmental Impact Statement for Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas. Full Story >> |
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API: BLM HF rule could cost $2.7B per year August 26, 2013 |
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The American Petroleum Institute submitted comments to the U.S.
Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management criticizing the
agency's proposed rule on hydraulic fracturing on federal and Native
American lands as costly and providing little or no environmental or
safety benefit. Full Story >> |
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OIPA-OKOGA comments on State of the Union address February 06, 2019 |
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The president’s recognition of the significant advances made by the
nation’s oil and natural gas industry further proves that a healthy
economy, both in Oklahoma and nationally, is reliant on a healthy energy
sector. Full Story >> |
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OIPA supports U.S. Supreme Court petition to reverse Murphy v. Royal March 09, 2018 |
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On Friday, the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association filed an
amicus brief in support of the Oklahoma Attorney General's office asking
the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse the decision of the 10th US Circuit
Court of Appeals in the case of Murphy v. Royal. Full Story >> |
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Inhofe called an enemy to the planet January 13, 2010 |
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 | Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe isn't upset Rolling Stone called him one of
the "planet's worst enemies." He is, however, a little peeved he wasn't
ranked higher.
Full Story >> |
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Boren blasts Salazar January 08, 2010 |
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In a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, Oklahoma Congressman Dan
Boren announced his opposition to rule changes regarding domestic oil
and gas production on federal lands.
Full Story >> |
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Democratic Senators announce retirement January 06, 2010 |
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A pair of Democratic Senators announced they would not seek re-election and Republicans are already favored to take one seat.
Full Story >> |
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Politics slow down climate change legislation January 04, 2010 |
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Election-year politics will slow down attempts at broad climate-change legislation and could derail the effort altogether.
Full Story >> |
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A tale of two presidents December 22, 2009 |
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This isn't technically oil and gas related, but it is an interesting look at the world of politics.
Full Story >> |
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Inhofe says climate conference a failure December 21, 2009 |
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Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe spent 18 hours in the air and four hours on
the ground for the United Nations climate change meeting ensuring his
point of view was heard.
Full Story >> |
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Congressmen offer input on EPA study December 16, 2009 |
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Twenty-two Democratic Congressmen have sent a letter to EPA head Lisa
Jackson with their advice on the agency's review of hydraulic
fracturing.
Full Story >> |
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Climate bill put on hold November 12, 2009 |
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Senate Democrats have now said time has run out for climate change legislation this year.
Full Story >> |
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Climate change debate cooling off? November 04, 2009 |
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The push for climate change legislation has fallen so far down the list
of priorities in Congress one key committee chairman says it might have
to wait until after the 2010 elections.
Full Story >> |
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Boycott won't slow Senate climate bill November 03, 2009 |
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The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will begin work today
on climate change legislation despite the threat of a boycott from
Republican members of the committee.
Full Story >> |
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Senator says cap-and-trade a no-go November 02, 2009 |
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Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson, saying his constituents have not been sold
on a cap-and-trady system, has announced the climate bills offered will
not pass the Congress this session.
Full Story >> |
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Republicans threaten Senate bill boycott October 30, 2009 |
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Led by Oklahoma's Jim Inhofe, Republican members of the Senate's
environmental committee are threatening a boycott to slow the
advancement of the Senate's climate change bill
Full Story >> |
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Boren touts natural gas on 'Mad Money' October 30, 2009 |
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Oklahoma Congressman Dan Boren appeared on CNBC's "Mad Money," touting natural gas as an important fuel source for the nation's future and debunking concerns about hydraulic fracturing.
Full Story >> |
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Inhofe in a hostile climate October 28, 2009 |
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As his Senate environment committee takes up climate change
legislation, Sen. Jim Inhofe has found himself at the center of the storm.
Full Story >> |
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Benge testifies before Congressional caucus October 22, 2009 |
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House Speaker Chris Benge testified before Congress about his
legislative efforts to secure natural gas as a viable transportation
alternative fuel option as opposed to foreign oil.
Full Story >> |
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Boren, Inhofe introduce natural gas bill October 21, 2009 |
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Oklahoma lawmakers have authored a bill that would ease regulations on natural gas conversion kits for vehicles.
Full Story >> |
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Tom Coburn: Oklahoma's GQ Senator October 20, 2009 |
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GQ, the men's magazine focused on fashion, has got a thing for Oklahoma's junior senator.
Full Story >> |
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Emanuel a natural gas proponent October 14, 2009 |
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The nation's energy policy debate has become a showdown between Ds and
Rs in Washington, but natural gas producers may have one of their
biggest proponents in President Obama's White House Chief of Staff.
Full Story >> |
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GOP maverick could help climate change bill October 13, 2009 |
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South Carolina's Lindsey Graham has become the GOP's newest Senate
maverick. The man who replaced Strom Thurmond in office has discussed
legislative compromises with Sen. John Kerry in negotiations on the
Senate's climate bill giving Democrats hope that they've found the
missing link in defeating a Senate filibuster.
Full Story >> |
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'Fence sitters' to determine cap-and-trade October 01, 2009 |
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The future of the Senate's cap-and-trade bill will rely on the decision of 21 'fence sitters.'
Full Story >> |
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Senate climate legislation unveiled September 30, 2009 |
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The U.S. Senate will unveil it's official version of climate change
legislation today, but an unofficial debut of the bill has already
caused a stir.
Full Story >> |
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Energy execs head to Washington September 18, 2009 |
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Executives from the nation's largest energy producers are ramping up their efforts to promote natural gas in Washington, D.C.
Full Story >> |
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The benefit of climate change legislation September 17, 2009 |
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Michael Morris, president of AEP, says climate change legislation could be a good thing. If written correctly, action from Congress would at least keep the EPA from regulating carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act.
Full Story >> |
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Inhofe, Dems agree? September 16, 2009 |
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During a speech on the Senate floor earlier this month, Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe read a number of quotes from Democrats raising concerns with cap-and-trade.
Full Story >> |
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Oil and gas still targeted in budget August 27, 2009 |
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Independent producers remain under attack in President Obama's proposed budget.
Full Story >> |
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OIPA members offer testimony August 26, 2009 |
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U.S. Reps. Mary Fallin and Jason Altmire led a field hearing on the nation's energy policy and its impact on small business Tuesday, and the OIPA was well represented.
Full Story >> |
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Inhofe continues cap-and-trade debate August 20, 2009 |
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Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe continues the argument against cap-and-trade legislation and is one of hundreds of lawmakers on all levels of government to sign the Americans for Prosperity "No Climate Tax Pledge."
Full Story >> |
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It's an energy tax August 18, 2009 |
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American Solutions, an organization led by Newt Gingrich, is pushing to defeat cap-and-trade legislation, calling the bill a tax on energy. Full Story >> |
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Coal goes on the offensive August 17, 2009 |
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Coal's well-funded lobbying group today launched a television ad campaign featuring ordinary people talking about the importance of low-cost electricity. Full Story >> |
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Sullivan criticizes energy report August 13, 2009 |
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U.S. Rep. John Sullivan has criticized a recently-released report that claims Oklahoma is one of 10 states not currently working toward reducing its dependency on oil. Full Story >> |
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EPA denies Inhofe request August 11, 2009 |
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U.S. EPA Adminstrator Lisa Jackson has denied a request from Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe to perform a new economic analysis of the House-passed climate and energy bill. Full Story >> |
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Moderate Senators threaten climate bill August 10, 2009 |
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Ten moderate Senate Democrats from states dependent on coal and manufacturing sent a letter to President Obama saying they would not support any climate change bill that did not protect American industries from competition from countries that did not impose similar restraints on climate-altering gases. Full Story >> |
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New lobbying money helps climate bill July 31, 2009 |
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A stream of new money flowed into the U.S. House of Representatives during debate on the recently-passed cap-and-trade bill, and millions of dollars of fresh cash came from groups hiring climate lobbyists for the first time.
Full Story >> |
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Inhofe explains fracking in Senate July 28, 2009 |
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U.S. Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, delivered a floor speech highlighting the nation's vast reserve of energy resources recoverable through hydraulic fracturing techniques. Full Story >> |
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N.D. holds cap-and-trade key July 23, 2009 |
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In the global warming debate, sparsely populated North Dakota could prove to be the deciding factor. With two Democratic Senators, both of whom sit on committees holding court on the House climate bill, the state known for its badlands could possess crucial swing votes. Full Story >> |
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Boren unhappy with House bills July 21, 2009 |
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Oklahoma's lone Democrat in Washington, D.C., Congressman Dan Boren gave a less-than-enthusiastic appraisal of his party's energy proposals. Full Story >> |
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Climate debate gets heated July 20, 2009 |
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A Senate hearing on clean energy went awry, when Harry Alford, the president and chief executive of the National Black Chamber of Commerce, claimed the discussion was tinged with racial overtones. Full Story >> |
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Cap-and-trade supporters at odds over bill July 13, 2009 |
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The House-approved cap-and-trade legislation already faces a battle in the U.S. Senate, and now, former proponents of the idea are reluctant to support the bill. Full Story >> |
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EPA has inconvenient voice July 10, 2009 |
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An EPA research analyst claims his report on global warming was squashed by supervisors fearing a “very negative impact" on the agency. Full Story >> |
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DeGette pursues hearing, study on fracing July 10, 2009 |
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U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette is moving ahead with her bill to put hydraulic fracturing under federal oversight while also seeking a study to gather more data on the practice. Full Story >> |
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Inhofe applauds support for CNG July 09, 2009 |
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Will Work With Oklahoma's senior Senator says his colleagues will pass a bill this year promoting the use of natural gas as transportation fuel.
Full Story >> |
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Impacts estimated for fracing regulations July 02, 2009 |
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Federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing would cost the United States billions of dollars and decrease oil and natural gas exploration by 20 percent. Full Story >> |
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Paying a steep price July 02, 2009 |
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Devon Energy CEO Larry Nichols says cap-and-trade bill unfairly targets oil and natural gas producers. Full Story >> |
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Lucas: EPA has gone wild December 08, 2010 |
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Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas put pen to paper for The Hill, a
congressional newspaper with a special focus on business and lobbying.
In an article for the newspaper, Lucas says the EPA is out of touch.
Although his comments are focused on agriculture, other industries are
in a similar position. Full Story >> |
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Coburn's decisions on deficit could impact oil and gas December 02, 2010 |
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 | Oklahoma Senator Tom Coburn is part of an 18-member commission that has
been given the task of finding ways to reduce the country's debt. Part
of the plan, which the committee will vote on this week, calls for the
end of oil and gas industry tax provisions such as the percentage
depletion allowance and intangible drilling costs. Full Story >> |
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Lame duck Congress could revisit tax incentives November 30, 2010 |
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 | Tax provisions for the oil and natural gas industry could be back on the
table as lawmakers push to extend tax cuts enacted during George W.
Bush's presidency. Full Story >> |
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Boren joins Blue Dogs' leadership team November 18, 2010 |
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 | Dan Boren has been given a position of leadership with the Blue Dog
Democrats, fiscally conservative Democrats whose goal is to represent
the "center" of the U.S. House. Full Story >> |
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Hunt named OIPA VP of legislative affairs November 01, 2016 |
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 | Hollye Hunt has been named the vice president of legislative affairs for the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association. Full Story >> |
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Cornett tells Obama higher energy taxes hurt OKC October 12, 2010 |
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 | Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett was in Washington to hear the
president's plan to boost spending by $50 billion for transportation.
Where that money comes from is what concerned the city leader. Full Story >> |
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Obama says 'clean energy' is country's best bet October 04, 2010 |
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 | President Obama's weekly radio address promoted the growth of "clean
energy," saying "failed energy policies" profited oil and gas companies while weakening the economy and renewable energy jobs will be the future of this
country's economy. Full Story >> |
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Obama deficit plan repeals oil and gas provisions September 20, 2011 |
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 | President Obama has introduced his proposal to reduce the federal
deficit, and in a surprise to no one, he has once again targeted the oil
and natural gas industry. Full Story >> |
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Obama's infrastructure plan funded by oil and gas September 07, 2010 |
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 | President Obama announced plans on Labor Day for a $50 billion
investment in road, railways and airport runways. Where will that money
come from? The oil and natural gas industry of course. Full Story >> |
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Sen. Marco Rubio announces energy plan in OIPA visit September 02, 2015 |
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 | U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., used an appearance at the Oklahoma
Independent Petroleum Association to roll out his energy plan on Sept. 2.
Rubio spoke to a gathering of OIPA directors,
Wildcatters Club members, DEPA supporters and the press and declared his
support for lifting the crude oil export ban, which would promote U.S.
energy independence and strengthen ties with our allies. Full Story >> |
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Sen. Ted Cruz visits OIPA August 13, 2015 |
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 | Presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz held a Wildcatters Town Hall event
Thursday morning at the OIPA offices. Cruz spoke to about 100 supporters
and members of OIPA’s Wildcatters Club.
Cruz said America is in crisis right now.
“This isn’t a typical
time in politics,” he said. “I think it’s now or never. We’re
bankrupting our grandkids. Wages are stagnant. The lowest percentage of
Americans are working today than at any time since 1978. Full Story >> |
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Lame duck energy bill a possibility August 09, 2010 |
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 | During an interview on "Meet the Press," White House Energy Adviser
Carol Browner said the president hasn't given up hope that an energy
bill will get passed this year. Full Story >> |
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Senate preps for energy duel July 28, 2010 |
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 | Battle lines are being drawn in the U.S. Senate, where Majority Leader
Harry Reid and other Democratic leaders unveiled its energy bill. Full Story >> |
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Environmentalists use offshore spill to push onshore regulations July 26, 2010 |
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The Gulf of Mexico oil spill has given environmentalists new hope in
pushing for more stringent regulations on oil and gas production in the
United States. Full Story >> |
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Leading Democrat tells Pelosi to leave fracking regs to states July 19, 2010 |
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North Dakota's Earl Pomeroy, a noted Blue Dog Democrat the the U.S.
House of Representatives, is asking leadership to turn down any new
regulations on hydraulic fracturing. Full Story >> |
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Waxman bill put on hold July 01, 2010 |
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A bill by California Congressman Henry Waxman that would impose new
regulation on both offshore and onshore drilling has been put on hold. Full Story >> |
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OIPA chairman testifies on impact of EPA overreach June 07, 2012 |
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OIPA chairman Bob Sullivan appeared before Congress, offering a first
hand account of how EPA's enforcement practices negatively impact oil
and gas production in Oklahoma and across the country. Full Story >> |
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UPDATED House committee to consider fracking regulations today May 26, 2010 |
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Rep. Diane DeGette, D-Colo., is expected to offer an amendment today in
the House Energy and Commerce Committee requiring public disclosure of
chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing. Full Story >> |
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Tempers flare at hearing on EPA policies May 25, 2011 |
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The head of the Environmental Protection Agency told a House committee
that she favored natural gas production and said she didn’t know of any
“proven case” in which hydraulic fracturing had affected drinking water.
Lisa Jackson's comments came during questioning from U.S. lawmakers,
who chastised the EPA for injecting uncertainty into energy development
and slowing job growth.
Full Story >> |
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Climate change discussions to resume in June May 19, 2010 |
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Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid hasn't given up on climate change
legislation and says his Democratic caucus will meet in June to discuss
how to move the bill forward. Full Story >> |
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House Democrats target 'big oil' May 05, 2011 |
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In a bid to eliminate tax provisions for the oil and natural gas
industry, House Democrats plan to force a vote on eliminating the
Section 199 domestic manufacturing tax credit for the five largest oil
companies. Full Story >> |
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Gulf spill leads to political posturing May 05, 2010 |
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As government and industry officials continue to weigh the
environmental and economic impacts of BP's offshore accident that
continues to leak oil into the Gulf, some lawmakers are, predictably,
using the catastrophic event to push for alternative fuels and
punishment for the oil and gas industry. Full Story >> |
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Independents fight to save incentives May 03, 2010 |
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Plans by the Obama administration to scrap billions of dollars in tax
provisions has independent producers across the nation, including
Oklahoma's Devon Energy, up in arms, Full Story >> |
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EPA chief defends fracking study April 29, 2010 |
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The head of the EPA defended the agency's newest study of hydraulic
fracturing in Congress, saying the completion technique could
contaminate water supplies. Full Story >> |
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Sullivan says federal fracking oversight unnecessary April 28, 2010 |
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 | Oklahoma Congressman John Sullivan, along with Arkansas Democrat Mike
Ross, called on their fellow lawmakers to resist efforts to increase
federal regulation on hydraulic fracturing. Full Story >> |
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Illegal immigrants delay climate change April 27, 2010 |
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 | Say what you want about illegal immigration, but this weekend the
controversial subject forced Senators hoping to unveil climate change
and energy legislation to change their plans. Full Story >> |
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Inhofe blasts EPA attempts to 'crucify' oil and gas April 26, 2012 |
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 | UPDATE: EPA region 6 administrator Al Armendariz has resigned after Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla, made public Armendariz's 2010 remarks that he sought to "crucify" companies that don't follow environmental regulations. Top administrator Lisa Jackson accepted Armendariz's resignation. "I respect the difficult decision he made and his wish to avoid distracting from the important work of the agency," Jackson said in a statement.
Full Story >> |
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Inhofe continues climate battle April 20, 2010 |
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 | Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe continues to be the leading voice when it
comes to opposing climate change legislation and in an interview with
the political newspaper Politico, he continues his efforts. Full Story >> |
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Pickens promotes gas in D.C. April 15, 2010 |
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T. Boone Pickens, the grand poobah of oil and gas prognostication,
appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee, telling members of
the powerful House committee the nation's energy policy should be
focused on converting the nation's large trucks and buses to natural
gas. Full Story >> |
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Senators push for Earth Day energy bill April 14, 2010 |
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Senate leaders pushing for an energy bill that tackles climate change
are pushing for an Earth Day deadline, and thanks to President Obama's
recent move to open more of America’s coastlines to oil and natural gas
production, negotiations are now focused on drilling. Full Story >> |
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Cloud offers testimony on fracking regulations April 13, 2011 |
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 | Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Jeff Cloud offered his views on
hydraulic fracturing in congressional testimony, pointing out that the
process has been used safely in Oklahoma for more than 40 years. Full Story >> |
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Boren, Sullivan boost natural gas April 07, 2011 |
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Oklahoma Congressmen Dan Boren and John Sullivan have introduced a
revised version of legislation designed to boost use of natural gas,
with hopes that President Barack Obama's embrace of the legislation will
ensure its passage this year. Full Story >> |
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Obama's oil move raises questions April 02, 2010 |
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President Obama's announcement on offshore drilling has political and
energy pundits across the nation offering opinions, and the Houston
Chronicle's Loren Steffy says Obama's oil move raises more questions
than answers. Full Story >> |
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Obama changes tune on energy April 01, 2011 |
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 | Has President Barack Obama had a change of heart? After spending the
first two years of his administration pushing for the repeal of tax
provisions vital to oil and natural gas production, during a speech
Wednesday, the President said the country must encourage domestic crude
oil production and the increased use of natural gas as a transportation
fuel. Full Story >> |
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Obama's drilling plan gets mixed reviews April 01, 2010 |
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President Obama announced the opening more of America’s coastlines to
oil and natural gas drilling, but his big news was met with skepticism
from Oklahoma oil and gas producers, including a trio of OIPA board
members. Full Story >> |
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What a difference a year makes April 01, 2010 |
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 | In 2008, in the midst of a presidential campaign, Barack Obama blasted
John McCain's proposal to increase oil and natural gas drilling off the
coast of Florida. At the time, Obama said such a move would only
"worsen our addiction to oil." Full Story >> |
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Oil and Gas Roundup — March 29 March 29, 2017 |
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A rundown of oil and natural gas industry news from around the state, nation and world: • Trump’s executive order undoes Obama-era climate policies • Weatherford’s Ruscev warns of domestic overproduction • U.S. shale enlists genetics to boost output • Oil drillers face an angry mob in Mexico’s guerrilla country Full Story >> |
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Industry pushes for pro-fracking language in climate bill March 24, 2010 |
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After an exhausting debate on health care, Congressional leaders are
looking to the energy industry to rally support for climate change
legislation by including language that would protect hydraulic
fracturing from additional EPA regulations. Full Story >> |
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Naturally speaking March 24, 2010 |
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 | CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer, a proponent of natural gas production, interviews New York Rep. Maurice Hinchey, questioning his support of additional hydraulic fracturing regulations. Full Story >> |
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Inhofe continues energy industry support March 22, 2010 |
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 | Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe continues to be the leading advocate of the
oil and natural gas industry in the nation's capital, defending the use
of hydraulic fracturing and continuing his battle against Al Gore and
global warming hysteria. Full Story >> |
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Barbara Boxer's big fat head March 17, 2010 |
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 | Barbara Boxer, the Senate's leading cap-and-trade proponent and Sen.
Jim Inhofe's nemesis on the Environment and Public Works Committee, is
seeking her fourth term this year. Her primary opponent is former
Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, who's behind in the polls but
leading in campaign ad creativity. Full Story >> |
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Boren continues fracking defense March 16, 2010 |
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Oklahoma Congressman Dan Boren continues his support of the oil and
natural gas industry, this time joining Pennsylvania's Tim Murphy in
penning a letter to their House colleagues who continue to question
hydraulic fracturing. Full Story >> |
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Coburn takes aim at ethanol subsidy March 10, 2011 |
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Oklahoma's Tom Coburn is teaming with Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin to
end tax credits for ethanol. The two U.S. Senators introduced a bill
that would repeal the 45 cents-per-gallon credit refiners receive for
mixing ethanol into gasoline. Full Story >> |
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Wildcatter Spotlight: Tony Vaughn March 08, 2016 |
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 | In 1977, Tony Vaughn was an Oral Roberts University student looking for a job. His
wife, Lisa, had a friend who knew of a small consulting company with an
opening for a general office worker. Vaughn applied. He didn’t get the
job. Full Story >> |
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Boren joins GOP effort to block EPA March 04, 2011 |
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Oklahoma Congressman Dan Boren is one of three Democrats crossing party
lines in an effort to prevent the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. Full Story >> |
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Lucas works to block EPA on greenhouse gases March 03, 2010 |
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 | Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas has joined Republican leaders in an
attempt to prevent the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions. Full Story >> |
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OIPA heads to Washington March 02, 2010 |
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 | Leaders from the OIPA will be in the nation's capital this week as part
of the IPAA's annual fly-in, a face-to-face lobbying campaign that will
put independent producers in meetings with lawmakers and aides from
about 70 congressional offices. Full Story >> |
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Presenting the energy facts February 25, 2011 |
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Lawrence McQuillan, director of business and economic studies at the
Pacific Research Institute, points out the problems in President Obama's
approach to energy. Full Story >> |
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Isn't 'global warming' supposed to make it warm? February 25, 2010 |
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 | Oklahoma has seen it's fair share of winter weather recently. First, there was a blizzard in December. Then an ice storm in January. With more snow on the way, the state's senior senator, Jim Inhofe, is continuing his opposition to Al Gore and the former vice president's global warming theories. Full Story >> |
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House panel studies fracking February 19, 2010 |
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The two Congressman who brought you cap-and-trade and now turning their attention to hydraulic fracturing. Full Story >> |
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OIPA comments on Pruitt appointment February 17, 2017 |
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OIPA congratulates Scott Pruitt on his confirmation to lead the
Environmental Protection Agency. As a businessman and public servant,
Scott Pruitt understands the impact regulation and legislation have in
the business world, and the rational and reasonable approach to energy
regulation he will offer gives energy-producing states like Oklahoma
greater hope for a brighter future. Full Story >> |
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Obama budget takes aim at fossil fuels February 15, 2011 |
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 | The White House released it's budget blueprint Monday, and, once again,
the Obama administration is taking aim at the oil and natural gas
industry. Full Story >> |
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Inhofe works to block EPA climate plan February 04, 2011 |
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 | Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe is leading an effort to block EPA from
regulating carbon emissions, a move that, unsurprisingly, has drawn
criticism from Democrats. Full Story >> |
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OIPA comments on Pruitt confirmation February 02, 2017 |
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Scott Pruitt’s confirmation by the EPW committee is a step in the right
direction for Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry. For the past
eight years, increased, unnecessary and burdensome regulations have been put in
place by a White House administration bent on slowing oil and natural
gas production. Full Story >> |
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Guess who wants to repeal oil and gas tax provisions? January 26, 2011 |
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 | President Barack Obama continued his attack on the oil and natural gas
industry during his State of the Union address, calling for the repeal
of tax provisions for the petroleum industry and saying there is no need
to "subsidize yesterday's energy." Full Story >> |
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Obama climate adviser resigns January 25, 2011 |
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The White House announced Monday that senior climate and energy policy
adviser Carol Browner will resign, and her departure is a signal that
attempts to enact comprehensive climate legislation have come to an end. Full Story >> |
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House EPA bill to be unveiled in a month January 25, 2011 |
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The Hill reports that Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are working on a bill to limit EPA’s climate authority. The bill, energy subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.) said, will be unveiled in the next four to six weeks. Full Story >> |
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Study shows economic impact of oil and gas incentives January 05, 2011 |
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A new study presented by the American Petroleum Institute shows the
economic impact of increased taxes on the oil and natural gas industry. Full Story >> |
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Pickens critical of API report January 05, 2011 |
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 | Not everyone was happy with the API's report on the economic impact of
the oil and natural gas industry. Native Oklahoman and noted energy
expert T. Boone Pickens was critical of the report, saying it failed to
highlight the benefits of natural gas as a transportation fuel. Full Story >> |
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Obama's impact on oil January 04, 2011 |
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 | Gasoline prices are at $3 and rising, and the folks at American
Solutions have put together a list of reasons why it's Obama's fault. Full Story >> |
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SMU prof says Obama's energy policy needs dose of reality December 31, 1969 |
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Bernard Weinstein, the associate director of the Maguire Energy
Institute, says Obama's energy plans threaten the nation's economy and
security. Full Story >> |
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Offshore restrictions headed onshore December 31, 1969 |
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BP's accident in the Gulf of Mexico could lead to tighter restrictions
for onshore producers as lawmakers continue to weight the safety
procedures for drilling. Full Story >> |
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