CHICKASHA —
As is the case with all technology, new innovations in drilling have lead to a refurbished energy industry in Grady County.
Horizontal drilling has given energy companies the capability of accessing the South Central Oklahoma Oil Province or SCOOP. The SCOOP, is mineral rich plate that could yield an incredible amount of oil and natural gas and with the recent innovations in drilling technology, accessing these resources will create billions of barrels of oil.
Now, why does this matter to the everyday Grady County citizen? The answer is not one that can be simply stated, but the reality is that it will affect literally every aspect of our lives in both positive and negative ways.
Increased drilling means increased population. With increased population comes more restaurants and retail stores to manage the population boom. This facilitates more traffic and crime.
Expansion is hard and over the next year and what could be the next decade Grady County is poised to undergo a rather dramatic expansion and amazing change.
The positives far out wight the negatives and the possibilities are endless. Literally every business is going to have to adapt to keep up with this new boom and in doing so will have to place themselves outside of their comfort zone.
Progress is inevitable and we can now fully expect to see a continuous progression for many years.
With this in mind The Express-Star will now bring you a SCOOP page every Thursday. We will highlight not only the advances made in drilling and in the energy industry, but all of the other industries that will thrive due to this progression. Our readers can look to this page for those advances, as we look forward to bringing you the latest and greatest in SCOOP news.
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Plans to export US natural gas stir debate
A domestic natural gas boom already has lowered U.S. energy prices while stoking fears of environmental disaster. Now U.S. producers are poised to ship vast quantities of gas overseas as energy companies seek permits for proposed export projects that could set off a renewed frenzy of fracking.
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Fracking criticism not true, expert says
The controversial drilling technique hydraulic fracturing uses 90 percent water, and criticism that it harms the environment is not true, Brian Woodard, of Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association, said Monday.
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Okla. House clears natural gas fuel tax credit
Extending a $2 million tax credit for converting gas-powered vehicles to cleaner fuels, such as hydrogen and compressed natural gas, awaits Gov. Mary Fallin's approval after the Oklahoma House passed the bill Monday.
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Lakeside leases could lead to energy
Mineral rights on land, which may be auctioned off by the city of Chickasha directly deals with the South Central Oklahoma Oil Provence, said City Manager Stewart Fairburn.
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GE to build Oklahoma facility that will look at shale deposits, technology needed to properly excavate
General Electric (NYSE: GE) today announced that it will build a new Global Research Center in Oklahoma dedicated to driving innovation and technological advancements in the oil and gas sector and bringing products to market faster.
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Continental Resources becomes part of Grady County community
Continental Resources wants to do a lot more for Grady County than just excavate oil.
Senior Vice President of Operations Rick Muncrief said the energy giant said safety, education and leadership development have always been topics that resonated with the employees of Continental Resources. -
Local company benefits from advent of SCOOP
There is no question that large energy companies like Continental Resources will find a lot of value in the SCOOP. It's discovery and excavation will lead to billions of barrels of oil and natural gas.
Shale deposits similar to the SCOOP have produced revenue totaling in the trillions of dollars across the country. -
Inhofe, other senators write letter on issue that could affect SCOOP profits
Senator Jim Inhofe, along with a bi-partisan group comprised of five senators, wrote a letter to the secretary of the United States Department of Energy this week outlining the importance of domestic and international sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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Select Energy opens new local office
Select Energy will hold its grand opening today after soliciting property from the Chickasha Economic Development Corporation.
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SCOOP provides product for natural gas companies
Energy is limited to crude oil. This is a common impression many people have when it comes to the energy industry, but it is amazingly incorrect.
Natural gas in its liquid form and as a gas are currently being extracted from the South Central Oklahoma Oil Province by companies like gas processor and gatherer DCP Midstream. - More SCOOP Headlines
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