Oklahoma Loves Green is the name of an environmental magazine. They are reporting more on drilling and fracking issues. Here are some of their latest articles: Fracturing The Waters Mark Twain was quoted as saying “Whiskey is for drinking. Water … [Read more...]
Remember that Chesapeake blowout where they told conflicting stories?
They got fined. As we suspected, the surprise pocket of gas they hit causing the blowout had leaked from a leaking Chesapeake well and migrated to where they were drilling the well that blew. But Chesapeake failed to report the leaking well to … [Read more...]
Medford Oklahoma evacuated due to leak at ONEOK natural gas facility
I couldn't tell you about this earlier because I was having technical difficulties. A whole town had to evacuate! Town Of Medford Evacuated Due To Gas Leak Mar 01, 2012 5:14 PM CST The American Red Cross says the town of Medford is being … [Read more...]
Fire Crews Battle Another Drilling Rig Explosion In Oklahoma
Reported on Drilling Ahead. A message to all members of Drilling Ahead Fire Crews Battle Another Drilling Rig Explosion In Oklahoma-Sunday 10:00am KINGFISHER COUNTY, Okla. -- Fire crews are battling an oil rig fire in rural Kingfisher … [Read more...]
Chesapeake Energy executive tells conflicting stories about Oklahoma gas well blowout
A Chesapeake Energy drilling rig working in Oklahoma hit a shallow pocket of gas on Thursday causing a blowout which burned the rig to the ground. Jim Gipson, Director - Media Relations for Chesapeake, told the media one story but told a concerned … [Read more...]
Fracking causes health effects in Oklahoma
We can now add Oklahoma to the list of Gas Patch areas where residents are experiencing health impacts from irresponsible drilling practices and unresponsive operators and regulatory agencies. The irresponsible and unresponsive operator in this … [Read more...]
Halliburton contaminated Oklahoma water
This sounds similar to the water contamination near the Schlumberger facility in Midland. Halliburton officials discuss Okla. contamination DUNCAN, Okla. — Officials with the Houston-based energy company Halliburton have met with Duncan residents … [Read more...]
Oklahoma gas wells burning
This morning in Eastern Oklahoma:http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifLightning Sparks Tank Battery Fire. They have video and it looks like nothing much is left on the pad site. Tonight on the Turner Turnpike: Oil Rig Fire Shuts Down Turner … [Read more...]