oil & gas production

Last year saw the worst oil downturn in a generation. Exploration outfits slashed spending, and oil discoveries were the lowest they’d been since the…

For years, analysts feared the world had reached a peak in the supply of crude oil, and that supplies would begin to diminish rapidly as demand increased,…

An increase in oil prices is likely a precursor to higher gas prices over the holidays.Following an agreement by OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum…

Oklahoma could be in for a lot less shaking according to a research study that shows earthquake activity slows as wastewater injection is…

Apache Corp. has high hopes for a new oil field in West Texas, reports The Wall Street Journal. The energy giant announced last week that the overlooked…

Even with today’s low oil prices, producers are still finding places where they can profitably drill. In Oklahoma and West Texas, notes The Wall Street…

Oil prices are creeping up, and that means energy companies are tentatively starting to drill again, Reuters reports. Many drillers are starting to be…

The Oklahoma state seismologist said disposal wells used by the oil and gas industry are ‘very likely’ responsible for the recent surge of earthquakes in…

Colorado requires oil and gas companies to restore all sites completely to reduce erosion, loosen compacted soil, prevent dust storms, and control…

The recent drop in oil prices is translating into fewer tax dollars collected by the state of Kansas. That comes as lawmakers are already facing budget…