OIL & GAS REPORT
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Week of August 7-13, 2023
Business
TSSWCB requests proposals for Nonpoint Source Grants
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TEMPLE– The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is requesting proposals for watershed assessment, planning, implementation, demonstration, and education projects seeking funding under the FY2024 Nonpoint Source Grant Program. Proposed projects should focus on agricultural and/or silvicultural nonpoint source pollution prevention and abatement activities within the boundaries of impaired or threatened watersheds.
Texas Drilling Permit and Completion Statistics/July 2023
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AUSTIN-The Railroad Commission of Texas issued a total of 772 original drilling permits in July 2023. The total includes 681 to drill new oil or gas wells, 6 to re-enter plugged wellbores and 73 for re-completions of existing wellbores.
The breakdown of well types for total original drilling permits in July 2023 is: 145 oil, 65 gas, 521 oil and gas, 35 injection, and six other permits.
Comptroller Distributes $1.2 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022. These allocations are based on sales made in June by businesses that report tax monthly and on sales made in April, May and June by quarterly filers.
Rep. Jackson and Rep. Arrington host Farm Bill listening session
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AMARILLO—Today, the Offices of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) and Congressman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced an upcoming Farm Bill listening session in Canyon, Texas, on Wednesday, August 16. Those interested in attending and offering comments (limited to 2 minutes) should click here to register ahead of time.
Oil & Gas Report: Weekly Drilling Intents & Completions Report
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Intents to Drill
POTTER (PANHANDLE, WEST) Scout Energy Management LLC, #S 12 Bivins, (97351 acres) 3114’ FSL & 603’ FWL, Sec 103, Blk 46, H&TC RR Surv, A-198, 24 mi NE from Amarillo TX TD 4000’ (sgd. Tonya Blanchard 972-782-4267) Vertical
POTTER (PANHANDLE, WEST) Scout Energy Management LLC, #S 11 Bivins, (97351 acres) 1796’ FSL & 664’ FWL, Sec 101, Blk 46, H&TC RR Surv, A-648, 25.5 mi NE from Amarillo TX TD 4000’ (sgd. Tonya Blanchard 972-782-4267) Vertical
Weekly Drilling Intents & Completions Report
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Intents to Drill
HEMPHILL (HEMPHILL, Douglas) Mewbourne Oil Company, #D001BO Sportsman-Abraham 49/32 A, (480 acres) 250’ FNL & 2265’ FEL, Sec 48, Blk A1, H&GN RR Surv, A-84, 18 mi SE from Canadian TX TD 8431’, (BHL: 200’ FSL & 2165’ FEL, Sec 32, Blk A1, H&GN, A-825) (sgd. Jana Cates 806-352-7520, x1625) Horizontal
Gas Completions
OIL & GAS REPORT
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Intents to Drill
MOORE (PANHANDLE, West) Scout Energy Management, LLC, #6 Munson, (640 acres) 1976’ FNL & 330’ FEL, Sec 9, Blk 3T, T&NO RR Surv, A-650, 15 mi SE from Sunray TX TD 3704’, (sgd. Tonya Blanchard 972-782-4267) Vertical Reclass
Gas Completions
Chronic Wasting Disease is a real threat to Texas deer
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AUSTIN — This year, hunters in Texas will notice an increase in messaging about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and its impacts to the state as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) launches a new public awareness campaign.
The campaign aims to share information with hunters and the public about how they can help protect Texas deer and stop the spread of this deadly disease.
