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U.S. becomes net exporter of petroleum, Illinois oil production remains steady
Brook Schyler | WSIL For the first time in nearly 75 years, the United States has become a net exporter of petroleum, which consists of crude oil and natural gas liquids. Seth Whitehead, Executive Director of the Illinois Petroleum Resource board, says shale drilling in places such as Texas and New Mexico, over the past ten years, is […]
IDNR Report November 9, 2018
Active wells (does not include TA wells) Production 22,030 Injection 6,493 Total 28,523 TA wells Production 3,483 Injection 378 Total 3,861 Wells in Plugging & Restoration Fund […]
Lester D. Moore
Lester D. Moore, a leader, and advocate for the oil and gas industry on both the local and national level, passed away on October 27, 2018. Lester was born October 12, 1933, in the small hamlet of Ellery which is located in both Edwards and Wayne Counties, Illinois. He grew up on a small farm where life […]
A consequential moment for energy policy is at hand
Edward Cross | The Kansas City Star We stand at a critical juncture in the life of our nation and our state. We face what could be a very consequential election cycle. In addition, uncertainties in energy market dynamics create challenges for companies and citizens. Such developments have a profound impact on every American citizens. […]
Larry Dean Taylor Obituary
Larry Dean Taylor, 79, of Sesser passed away on September 26, 2018, at Parkway Manor in Marion. He was born on May 24, 1939, in West Frankfort, IL, to Ralph Henry and Altha “Billie” (Clark) Taylor. He married Bonnie Ellen (Legendre) Taylor on July 12, 1980, and she survives of Sesser. He graduated from Goode-Barren […]
IDNR Report September 10, 2018
Active wells (does not include TA wells) Production 22,095 Injection 6,503 Total 28,598 TA wells Production 3,489 Injection 379 Total 3,868 Wells in Plugging & Restoration Fund […]
IDNR Report July 13, 2018
Active wells (does not include TA wells) Production 22,129 Injection 6,510 Total 28,639 TA wells Production 3,495 Injection 379 Total 3,874 Wells in Plugging & Restoration Fund […]
IDNR Report May 25, 2018
Active wells (does not include TA wells) Production 22,182 Injection 6,503 Total 28,685 TA wells Production 3,513 Injection 380 Total 3,893 Wells in Plugging & Restoration […]