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Whiting Adds to C-Suite

Denver-based Whiting Petroleum Corporation (stock ticker: WLL) has named former Noble Energy executive Charles J. (Chip) Rimer as its chief operating officer, effective November 15. “With Chip on the team, we have completed our transition from a function based, hierarchical structure to a dynamic, team-based organization,” said Brad Holly, chairman and CEO of Whiting. “His deep understanding of what drives

With One Million Ballots In: Will Colorado Voters Stop Drilling by Voting for Proposition 112?

An ‘educated guess scenario’ puts Colorado Prop 112 in the ‘fail’ column—by four-tenths of 1% Frac site in the Wattenberg field – northern Colorado. The Colorado Secretary of State’s ‘ballots received’ count topped one million as of today’s ballot count report, with six days remaining for voters to turn in their ballots. Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams reported Thursday

Earnings Announcements Will Dispel Little Uncertainty for DJ Companies

Company earnings announcements are often one of the best opportunities to evaluate the health of a company, typically giving an overview of the state of a firm and its operations. Earnings announcements generally remove immediate uncertainty regarding company earnings, production and immediate plans. For DJ companies, on the other hand, actual company earnings are not the primary focus of investors

The Spicy Sauce that Amendment 74 Adds to Colorado’s Election Stew

If both 112 and 74 succeed at the booth, then … In a recent University of Colorado-sponsored online poll, 63% of Colorado voters who responded said they would vote ‘yes’ on Amendment 74. That’s the measure being voted on now throughout Colorado which would require state and local governments to compensate property owners for fair value when government regulations or

Poll Results for Colorado Prop 112-Setback, and 74-Fair Compensation

The Denver Post has reported new poll results for Colorado. The poll was an online survey of 800 registered voters conducted between Oct. 12 and 17, that included questions asking voters’ view of Proposition 112 and Proposition 74. The poll was commissioned by the University of Colorado and conducted by YouGov. The survey results reported by the Post include: 52%

CU Denver Business School Study Itemizes $ Billions in Paychecks, Colorado Schools, Services from Oil & Gas Drilling and Production - Colorado Capitol - Oil & Gas 360

If Colorado Voters Pass the 2,500-Foot Setback, ‘Governor Polis’ Will Let It Stand

Colorado Democratic party platform officially endorses both the 2,500-foot statewide drilling setback and the Martinez ruling for Colorado oil and gas permitting Candidate Polis seeks 100% renewable energy for Colorado, no fossil fuels Stapleton: ‘I would pursue every redress possible for that job-killing measure’ In the 2018 election season’s first gubernatorial debate, hosted by Denver TV station CBS4 on October 5th,

Colorado Water Projects will be Disrupted by 112

Colorado River District, Western Colorado boards of county commissioners, local economic groups oppose Proposition 112 From the Grand Junction Sentinel Add a Western Slope water entity to the growing list of institutions coming out against a state initiative to require 2,500-foot setbacks between oil and gas development and homes or vulnerable areas. The Colorado River Water Conservation District’s Board of

Colorado’s Crestone Peak Comp. Drilling Plan Hearing Postponed

Boulder County’s lawsuit vs. Crestone spurs delay, Prop. 112 permitting deadline looms Late last week the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) postponed its scheduled hearing on the Crestone Peak Resources Operating, LLC Comprehensive Drilling Plan (CDP), following a request to postpone by Boulder County. The postponement of the hearing on the Crestone Peak CDP is pending the outcome of a

One month from Election Day, Colorado’s Weld County Voters Consider Setbacks

If 112 passes, Colorado’s oilfield service jobs will disappear From the Greeley Tribune Residents on both sides of a statewide ballot measure that would increase the distance between oil and gas wells and homes, schools and bodies of water to 2,500 feet painted contrasting pictures of what Weld County’s relationship to the measure looks like Thursday during an election forum.

CU Denver Business School Study Itemizes $ Billions in Paychecks, Colorado Schools, Services from Oil & Gas Drilling and Production - Colorado Capitol - Oil & Gas 360

Colorado’s Damaging Setbacks: Six Weeks Will Tell the Tale

Upcoming TV debate showcases thinking on both sides of the setback issue There is a storm cloud of potential upheaval facing Colorado’s oil and gas regulator (the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission—COGCC) this fall. On the leading edge is a contentious ballot issue that’s going to be in front of voters between mid-October and Nov. 6. Proposition 112 is