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Doug Lawler talks about his new job as the second CEO of Chesapeake Energy Corp.

Business | Published: Sun, Jun 16, 2013 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Former Anadarko Petroleum and Kerr-McGee executive Doug Lawler will become Chesapeake Energy Corp.'s CEO on Monday.

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Pipeline project to boost natural gas producers

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Williams Partners this week opened the next phase of its Transco pipeline, delivering natural gas to North Carolina and...

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Energy articles from NewsOK and The Oklahoman

  • Oklahoma storms: Moore family was without electricity for almost a month

    BY PAUL MONIES pmonies@opubco.com | Published: Tue, Jun 18, 2013

    A family in the Baer's Westmore subdivision in Moore looked on as neighbors had their power restored after the May 20 tornado. But a combination of utility repairs and city inspection paperwork meant Ken Steiner and his family spent almost a month without electric service.

  • Obama Administration Threatens Veto of Rep. Frank Lucas' Farm Bill

    Chris Casteel | Updated: 15 hr ago

    The Obama administration issued a veto threat for the multi-year farm bill set for consideration by the U.S. House this week. The statement says the bill cuts too much from the food stamp program and not enough from subsidies to farmers. Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Cheyenne, is the chairman of the...

  • Business Week report: Keystone XL pipeline shuns high-tech oil spill detectors

    Published: Tue, Jun 18, 2013

    TransCanada Corp., which says Keystone XL will be the safest pipeline ever built, isn’t planning to use infrared sensors or fiber-optic cables to detect spills along the system’s 2,000-mile path to Texas refineries from fields in Alberta, BusinessWeek reports. Pipeline companies have been...

  • Doug Lawler talks about his new job as the second CEO of Chesapeake Energy Corp.

    BY ADAM WILMOTH awilmoth@opubco.com | Published: Sun, Jun 16, 2013

    Former Anadarko Petroleum and Kerr-McGee executive Doug Lawler will become Chesapeake Energy Corp.'s CEO on Monday.

  • Chesapeake Energy Corp. draws praise at annual meeting

    BY ADAM WILMOTH awilmoth@opubco.com | Updated: Fri, Jun 14, 2013

    Chesapeake Energy Corp. shareholders praised the company at Friday's annual meeting. The event marked a stark contrast from last year, when most proposals were defeated and most shareholder comments were negative.

  • Hail shale!

    Owen Canfield | Updated: Fri, Jun 14, 2013

    Discovering a way to extract oil from shale formations continues to transform the U.S.

  • Cheaper by the dozen

    J.E. McReynolds | Updated: Fri, Jun 14, 2013

    When causes and bladders collide: Actor Matt Damon said he asked a fellow thespian for advice on how to play a gay man when Damon was considering the role of Liberace’s lover in the film that became “Behind the Candelabra,” airing at 8 p.m.

  • Yet another pointless pipeline protest

    J.E. McReynolds | Updated: Fri, Jun 14, 2013

    Another day, another pointless protest along the route of the Keystone XL pipeline’s southern leg.

  • No tanks to you?

    J.E. McReynolds | Updated: Fri, Jun 14, 2013

    The Keystone XL pipeline protesters who’ve been idiotically chaining themselves to construction equipment should perhaps consider chaining themselves to railroad tanker cars.

  • Keystone kerfuffle

    Owen Canfield | Updated: Fri, Jun 14, 2013

    Nancy Zorn, 79, of Warr Acres used a bicycle lock to attach herself this week to a piece of equipment being used to build the southern leg of the Keystone XL pipeline in Hughes County.

  • Oil rises above $96; gas steady at $3.63

    By The Associated Press | Updated: Thu, Jun 13, 2013

    Gasoline steady at $3.63

  • Energy briefs for June 14

    | Updated: Thu, Jun 13, 2013

    Energy briefs for June 14

  • Wind power getting cheaper for Oklahoma utility customers

    BY JAY F. MARKS jmarks@opubco.com | Updated: Thu, Jun 13, 2013

    Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. has slashed the price this year for customers who want to get all or part of their power from wind.

  • Pipeline project to boost natural gas producers

    BY ADAM WILMOTH awilmoth@opubco.com | Published: Thu, Jun 13, 2013

    Williams Partners this week opened the next phase of its Transco pipeline, delivering natural gas to North Carolina and Georgia. This kind of project is essential for Oklahoma natural gas producers.

  • Will Chesapeake, SandRidge leadership changes affect community involvement?

    Angi Bruss | Updated: Thu, Jun 13, 2013



Energy independence, Part 1: Independence is possible, experts say

Business | Updated: Fri, Sep 28, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment
The wealth of energy options available in the United States and the rest of North America means the continent could fulfill all of its needs in the coming years, experts say.
See the entire series: Energy Independence

Energy independence, Part 2: More U.S. oil production may limit price volatility

Business | Published: Mon, Oct 8, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment
What would energy independence mean for gasoline prices, utility bills, plastics, groceries and other consumer expenses? How would domestic jobs and the potential for a stronger economy affect individuals throughout the country?
Read the entire series: Energy Independence
Video: Check out a replay of our Google+ hangout with industry experts

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The NewsOK Energy Team

Adam Wilmoth


Energy Editor

Adam Wilmoth returned to The Oklahoman as energy editor in 2012 after working for four years in public relations. He previously spent seven years as a business reporter at The Oklahoman, including five years covering the state's energy sector.

Wilmoth holds a master's degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. He's also a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City's youth program, LOYAL -- Linking Oklahoma City's Young Adult Leaders.

Jay F. Marks


Energy Reporter

Jay F. Marks has been covering Oklahoma news since graduating from Oklahoma State University in 1996. He worked in Sulphur and Enid before joining The Oklahoman in 2005. Marks has been covering the energy industry since 2009.

Paul Monies


Energy Reporter

Paul Monies is an energy reporter for The Oklahoman. He has worked at newspapers in Texas and Missouri and most recently was a data journalist for USA Today in the Washington D.C. area. Monies also spent nine years as a business reporter and database editor for The Oklahoman. He is a native of Scotland who graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and has a master’s degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.




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