Tar sands mine to open in Book Cliffs Utah
U S Oil Sands plans the first tar sands mine in the United States on a Book Cliffs ridge in eastern Utah. The project aims to extract oil from sandy deposits using a citrus extract by startup in fall, with 2 000 barrels per day planned and 50 full time jobs. Protesters warn of ecological harm while officials require water and air monitoring and reclamation.
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Tar Sands Resistance Movement
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Bear market phase overshadows oil woes and energy firms
The piece traces a bear market phase in energy and markets with oil dipping toward 2008 lows, firms like Hercules Offshore and Sandridge Energy downgraded or near bankruptcy, and major producers Exxon Mobil Conoco Phillips and Chevron declining alongside global stock indices. It notes the mood shift from optimistic booms to cautious acceptance as prices fall and warns readers of persistent economic weakness.
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U S Rig Count Rises by One to 885 This Week
Baker Hughes reports a one rig increase in the U S weekly count to 885 with 674 drilling for oil and 211 for natural gas. North Dakota and Oklahoma gain three rigs, Alaska California Kansas and Wyoming add one each, while Texas falls six and Pennsylvania two. The US count trends from a 1981 peak of 4530 to 1999 low of 488.
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Roscoe man sentenced for Chevron billing scam
Gerald Allen Williams of Roscoe received near three years in federal prison for a wire fraud scheme at Chevron Pipe Line Company. He must repay over $410,000 and admitted in Lubbock court that he managed projects and contracted work, overseeing construction and maintenance duties for Chevron’s Roscoe unit 45 miles west of Abilene.
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Tire thefts rise as oil price drops hit operators hard
Malone notes theft reports aid future prosecutions and catching repeat offenders, even if recovery seems unlikely. Sparkman adds smaller operators doubt reporting tires will help since recovery prospects are slim and losses feel unavoidable in the oil price downturn.
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Permian Basin Drilling Reports Aug 13 19 permits approved
Texas Railroad Commission approved drilling permits for Aug 13 through Aug 19 in Districts 70 8 and 8A. Listings show multiple operators such as American Energy Perm Basin LLC Anadarko E P Onshore LLC and many others across Reeves Howard Glasscock Pecos Andrews Culberson and surrounding counties with new drills recompletions and unit transfers.
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Reeves
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Connell
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Lattel
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Txla Op) Co
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Blackbeard Operating LLC
Edward Teach
Ward
New Drill
David L. Marston
Bonfire Operating LLC
Patton
Mary Grace
Schleicher
Recompletion
Burlington Resources
Califon Petroleum Operating Co
University
Cimarex Energy Co
Giacomo
Culberson
Grindstone
COG Operating LLC
Shepard
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ConocoPhillips Company
Goldsmith
Andrews
Frank A. Ector
Robb
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Diamondback E&p LLC
Hanson
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Element Petro Operating It LLC
Shroyer-Wilson
Elk River Resources LLC
Wapiti
Encana Oil & Gas USA Inc
Holt Ranch
Martin
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Ethridge
Davidson
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Endeavor Energy Resources LP
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EOG Resources Inc
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Three Rivers Operating Co. Ill LLC
Cottonwood West Asher
Triumph Exploration Inc
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Gaines
Walsh Petroleum Inc
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Whitt Investments Inc
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Williams
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XTO Energy Inc
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