Saturday, August 22, 2026

Initial Production For Wells Coming Off Confidential List This Next Week -- August 22, 2026

Locator: 51528BIRDS. 

  • 41868, conf, Oasis, Dolls Daisy 5301 31-31 2BX, Indian Hill, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20262221014103
5-20262239115395
4-20261738211990
3-20261616110569
  • 42235, conf, KODA Resources, Amber 2104-6BH, Fertile Valley, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-2026186407151
5-2026236468860
4-2026268987253
  • 42336, conf, XTO, GBU Artemis Federal 23X-13D-N, Grinnel, npd, 
  • 42335, conf, XTP, GBU Artemis Federal 32X-13H-N, Grinnel, npd,
  • 42334, conf, XTO, GBU Artemis 32X-13C-N, Grinnel, npd, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20261985929576
5-20261827722084
4-20261640820245
3-2026122967220
  • 41994, conf, Hess, EN-Will Trust C-157-94-2215H-4, White Earth, npd, 
  • 41995, conf, Hess, EN-WIll Trust C-157-94-2215H-5, White Earth, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20261565030841
5-20261448516063
4-20261744023070
3-20262330525964
  • 41884, conf, XTO, GBU Artemis 32X-13D-S, Grinnel, npd, 
  • 41970, conf, Devon Energy, Thunderbolt 10-12 1H, Squires, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20262660325462
5-20263374032133
4-20262096817257
3-2026219741845
  • 41883, conf, XTO, GBU Artemis 32X-13H-S, Grinnel, npd, 
  • 42333, conf, XTO, GBU Artemis 32X-13B-N, Grinnel, npd, 
  • 41882, conf, XTO, GBU Artemis 32X-13C-S, Grinnel, npd, 
  • 40939, conf, Zavanna, Hereford 13-36 4TFH, Stockyard Creek, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20263030254318
5-20263955158927
4-20263968654867
3-20264353559283

42332, conf, XTO, GBU Artemis 32X-13E-N, Grinnel, npd, 

  • 42331, conf,  XTO, GBU Artemis 32X-13A-N, Grinnell, npd, 
  • 41881, conf, XTO, GBU Artemis 32S-13B-S, Grinnell, npd, 
  • 42207, conf, Murfin Drilling, CD Steffan 1-7H, Barta,
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-202645642690
5-202635072273
4-202647773124
3-202685365571
2-2026111145
  • 41880, conf, XTO Energy, GBU Artemis 32X13E-S, Grinnell, npd, 
  • 40938, conf, Zavanna Energy, Hereford 13-36 3H, Stockyard Creek, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20263569562077
5-20264059465263
4-20263721054531
3-20264147163285
2-2026167827

  • 42668, conf, Oasis, Troon Federal 5602 12-23 4B, Bonetrail, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-202640162051
  • 41879, conf, XTO Energy, GBU Artemis 32X-13A-S, Grinnell, npd, 
  • 41971, conf, Devon Energy, Thunderbolt 10-12 2H, Stockyard Creek, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20262007017897
5-20262517322264
4-20261916514842
3-20261848316104
2-202627492240
  • 40937, conf, Zavanna Energy, Hereford 13-36 2TFH, Stockyard Creek, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20262317343038
5-20263261656712
4-20263316347087
3-20264044063200
2-202635565007
  • 21562, conf, Devon Energy, Borsheim Trust 32-28 2H, Todd, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-2026996810363
5-2026106359398
4-202664644358
3-20261764412574

  • 42429, conf, Oasis, Prestwick Federal 5602 12-23 3B, Bonetrail, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-202638741907

  • 42430, conf, Oasis, Prestwick Federal 5602 12-23 4B, Bonetrail, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-202632521571
  • 40936, conf, Zavanna Energy, Hereford 13-35 1H XW, Stockyard Creek, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20262637156341
5-20264473371090
4-20264099355836
3-20265634386095
2-2026100295811
  • 40374, conf, Zavanna Energy, Rennerfeldt 13-36 1H, Stockyard Creek, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20264410371801
5-20265071782907
4-20263570544295
3-20261061615158

  • 41972, conf,  Devon, Thunderbolt 10-12 3H, Squires, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20261703814696
5-20262247019062
4-20261985017009
3-20261833114953
2-202699078667
  • 41313, conf, Whiting, Dobias 5203 44-32 3B, Glass Bluff, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20261584710427
5-2026194839219
4-20262147614746
3-20261825113104
2-202646012654

  • 41992, conf, Hess, EN-Edwards-157-94-2203H-2, White Earth, 
DateOil RunsMCF Sold
6-20262419828733
5-20262109521397
4-20262793537184
3-20263694652866
2-2026643811785
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DFW Area -- North Texas -- Texas Vultures -- Feast Days In This Heat -- 110°F -- For Two Weeks -- August 22, 2026

Locator: 51527BIRDS. 

Birds of prey -- haven't been able to tell for sure what they are ... I think they're run-of-the-mill vultures. If so, too far away to see the bright red heads. They're circling over the drying creek beds to grab dying fish and/or soccer fields to watch for 7-year-old players to fall over due to heat stress.

Link here.

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A Musical Interlude -- August 22, 2026

Locator: 51526MUSIC.

Link here. 

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I Don't Want To Talk About It

Link here. 

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The Best


Blondie
Emanuella Hutter
Linda Ronstadt
Amy Winehouse

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Schwab

Someday I will tell you an incredible story about Schwab. Yeah, that Schwab. 

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What Great Poetry

Link here. 

In the middle of the night, I go walkin' in my sleep ...

It can only be seen by the eyes of the blind ...

We get carried along by the river of dreams ... 

We all end in the ocean,
We all start in the stream,
We are carried along by the river dream, 
In the middle of the night. 


My river of dreams was the River Nidd in a land far away and long ago.
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Canadian Tariffs Again -- It Never Quits -- But The Bigger Story? Oil -- August 22, 2026

Locator: 51525REFINING.

Link here. 

US refiners are facing a looming supply drop from their biggest foreign crude supplier at a time when they need the oil the most. 

 Canada supplies the US with more than 4 million barrels a day of crude, most produced in the oil-rich heartland of northern Alberta and then sent south to refineries in the US. Those refineries are processing the most crude oil in eight years, US government data show, as they look to take advantage of diesel margins that hit a record this week. 

But their main international supply source is set to be constrained in the coming months. Planned maintenance in the Canadian oil sands is set to take about 300,000 barrels a day of production offline next month, according to Rystad Energy. The shortfall will be difficult to make up as Alberta’s stockpiles are also at their lowest in more than a year.

Ticker MPC, quite volatile:

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Why We're Not Vegetarians 
Now Its E. Coli And Alfalfa Sprouts

Link here. 

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Friday, August 21, 2026

Alison's Quick Connects -- North Dakota's Top Stories -- Friday, August 21, 2026

Locator: 51524B.

Alison's quick connects:

• Longer laterals reshape development in Williston Basin -- American Oil & Gas Reporter
• Jet fuel manufacturer announces departure from South Dakota -- Sioux Falls Business
• Public Service Commission approves location for Glen Ullin wind farm -- Bismarck Tribune
• Pipeline parts company accuses Summit of backing out of contract -- North Dakota Monitor
• No record of data center nondisclosure agreements found, local gov'ts tell Tribune -- Bismarck Tribune
• No pause on data centers but ND special session to debate nondisclosure deals -- North Dakota Monitor
• North Dakota Legislature will not vote on data center moratorium during special session -- KX News
• Electric co-op adds partner to renew pursuit of carbon capture at ND coal plant -- North Dakota Monitor
• Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak discusses benefits of year-round E15 sales for North Dakota -- KX News
• Oilfield activity in North Dakota set to rise in second half of the year as operators add rigs -- Energy Now
• Advanced Nuclear Energy considers benefits, costs, risks following Wyoming senator's testimony -- KX News
• Reliability key to growing economies; infrastructure essential to competitiveness -- McKenzie County Farmer
• US grid facing "a five-alarm fire" as growing demand outpaces new generation -- McKenzie County Farmer
• Lawmakers want to engage communities across state as they pursue nuclear power -- North Dakota Monitor
• PSC meetings regarding transmission line construction proposal set for Sept. 2-3 -- The Center Republican
• Drought emergency declared and livestock water assistance program activated -- North Dakota Monitor
• Senior advisor Swanson appointed to lead Dept of Health and Human Services -- Office of the Governor
• North Dakota Legislature will take up five bills in special session that targes kratom -- Dickinson Press
• As neighbor states fend off hacks, North Dakota's local water systems are secure, so far -- Dickinson Press
• Commentary: tough questions coming for North Dakota's congressional delegation -- North Dakota Monitor
• North Dakota legislators to consider $35 million loan to fund military museum construction -- KX News
• NDDEQ allocates $2.86 million from the EPA's Nonpoint Source Program to nine state projects -- KX News
• Children's Cabinet report highlights progress on coordinating care for ND youth -- Office of the Governor
• SWC approves $5.9M in funding for dam support, water supply, and other water projects -- Minot Daily News
• Tony Hillig appointed as director of North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department -- Office of the Governor
• ND is second state to receive national certification as Recovery Friendly Workplace -- Office of the Governor
• Williston schools launch specialized program to serve Level 4 special education students -- Williston Herald
• Regulate AI companies, not AI in schools, North Dakota state superintendent says -- North Dakota Monitor
• North Dakota school districts struggle to sell bond measures; failed votes raise questions -- Dickinson Press
• Dickinson High School construction continues as new academic wing takes shape -- Dickinson Press
• Classes to resume across McKenzie County; prioritizing school safety urged -- McKenzie County Farmer
• DCHS music teacher resigns; district to use substitute but long-term hire could be difficult -- The Journal
• New teachers bring new energy; Divide finds mostly local candidates to fill open positions -- The Journal
• Sloulin elementary students in Williston are kicking off the new year in a brand-new school -- KFYR-TV
• White Shield School kicked off the 2026?27 school year with a Back to School Bash -- Minot Daily News
• First day of classes and other important dates upcoming for Divide County School District -- The Journal
• Education leaders, lawmakers look to limit screen time, device use in public schools -- North Dakota Monitor
• New year brings a new role for Steven Bucks as Surrey Public School's superintendent -- Minot Daily News
• Trenton school board discusses leadership after principal's retirement, elementary grading -- Williston Herald
• Hazen School Board fills needed jobs by shuffling positions and adding a part-time hire -- Hazen Star
• Ray sets vision for growth with new comprehensive plan; Renaissance Zone established -- The Journal
• Ordinance regulating data centers cleared the Minot Planning Commission last week -- Minot Daily News
• North Dakota families, childcare providers frustrated by growing waitlist for assistance -- Dickinson Press
• Pine wilt identified in Ransom and Sargent county trees, marks first time found in ND -- Dickinson Press
• Economic Development Administration awards $630K to North Dakota regional councils -- Kevin Cramer
• Medora celebrates local journalism during Newspaper Night, honors top history teacher -- Dickinson Press
• McKenzie commissioners vote unanimously to examine data center sound -- McKenzie County Farmer
• Public comment is being sought on a proposed new water treatment plant in Grenora -- Minot Daily News
• Significant roadwork for Highway 200 in Hazen began August 18; will impact traffic -- Hazen Star
• Minot City Transit adding two extra routes to handle more riders as school gets underway -- KX News
• Two new funding opportunities through Rural Health Transportation program opened -- Minot Daily News
• Nineteen people file as candidates for Three Affiliated Tribes' Business Council -- Minot Daily News
• Grazing management proves key to drought recovery and resilience -- Minot Daily News
• Mercer County Commission holds additional special meetings throughout the month of August -- Hazen Star
• ND Community Foundation grants $11M including Mercer, Oliver's endowments -- The Center Republican
• Hoeven says he believes it's important to keep pressure on Iran despite high gas prices -- KX News
• President Trump posted an image of a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as a U.S. territory -- The Hill
• Iraq oil pipeline through Syria would take four years to reconstruct and cost $15 billion: Report -- The Hill
• UAE halts all trade, financial, and commercial ties with Iran after missiles fall near its coast -- Oil Price
• Trump postpones tariff and dangles Keystone XL revival as deadline looms over trade deal -- Oil Price
• Romania restarts coal plant to offset lost generation as Danube drought forces nuclear shutdown -- Oil Price
• How roughly $600 billion of Biden's clean energy funding escaped Trump's cuts -- E&E News
• Trump administration has a plan to break China's critical mineral grip. It needs workers first. -- E&E News
• Pipeline construction not slowing down despite major projects having drawn opposition -- OK Energy Today
• Trump administration to back US minerals projects with $500 million in grants to seven companies -- Reuters
• US to end summer-blend gasoline requirements two weeks early in effort to boost fuel supply -- Reuters
• Data centers aren't going anywhere. They are the backbone of the next economy. -- RealClearEnergy
• Trump threatens any country helping Iran in any way with "tremendous economic consequences -- Oil Price
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