As intense fire warnings blanket the Midwest and Plains, officials are on high alert, urging caution amid dangerous conditions that could lead to rapid wildfire spread. Red flag warnings are active across regions such as Chicago and Oklahoma, where soaring temperatures, gusty winds, and dry air increase the fire risk dramatically. This regional alert follows […]
Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO), a UK-based onshore hydrocarbon production, development, and exploration company, has announced a strategic farm-in agreement with Reach Oil & Gas Company Inc (“Reach”) to acquire a 45% working interest in the upcoming drilling of the Andrews-1 well. This venture, aimed to test the West Bowlegs Prospect located in Seminole […]
Union Jack Oil plc (AIM: UJO), a leading UK onshore-focused production, development, and exploration company, has officially announced its strategic expansion into the United States market. This significant move is highlighted by the acquisition of three Mineral Royalty packages in some of the most prolific hydrocarbon regions in the United States. These acquisitions, brokered by […]
In a startling event that jolted residents from their sleep, a powerful 5.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the heart of Oklahoma late Friday night, marking its entry as one of the most significant seismic activities to ever hit the state. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), this quake now ties for the fourth-largest in Oklahoma’s […]
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and a part of the Iberdrola Group, has announced its inaugural renewable energy project in Oklahoma, named Pontotoc Wind. This 147.5 MW wind farm, featuring 33 turbines, is set to bring clean wind power to approximately 40,000 homes in Pontotoc County, marking Avangrid’s expansion into 25 […]
Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE: MNR) has entered a significant agreement to acquire interests in oil and gas properties from Paloma Partners IV, LLC, a move that strengthens its position in the energy sector. The deal, valued at $815 million, includes assets located in various counties in Oklahoma, with the acquisition expected to close on […]
Alliant Insurance Services has announced its acquisition of Commercial Risk Group (CRG), a retail property and casualty (P&C) insurance agency based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. This strategic move not only broadens Alliant’s reach in the state but also enhances its insurance solutions for both commercial and personal risks. CRG’s Specialty in Insurance Solutions Commercial Risk […]
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) has made public its collaboration with Hall Capital and Avion Hospitality as the Fordson Hotel, formerly known as 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City, officially joins the Hyatt portfolio today. The hotel, a blend of industrial revolution-inspired design, is now available for booking through Hyatt’s reservation channels and will be part of […]
Oklahoma officials and leadership from American Heartland today announced the forthcoming American Heartland Theme Park and Resort, a more than $2 billion entertainment destination in the northeastern part of the state. Situated west of Grand Lake on Route 66, this major development is expected to transform the state’s tourism landscape. The American Heartland development will […]
BCP Resources, a Midland-based operator, has completed the acquisition of assets from a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chord Energy Corporation, which encompasses 16 fields located in the Permian Basin of West Texas. The assets are primarily concentrated on the Central Basin Platform. The strategic fit of these assets aligns with BCP Resources’ growth-focused approach, aiming to […]