Sarah Palin VP for McCain? - Palin Approved Alaska Pipeline

The rumors are flying this morning on the Vice President candidate for John McCain. There is a strong buzz out there that Sarah Palin was picked for VP.

Sarah Palin looks like an excellent choice for him. She is the Alaska Governor who is very hard working and is in strong favor of drilling for Oil & Gas in ANWAR and the Green River Basin.

Sarah Palin approved TransCanada corps 27 billion dollar pipeline which will transport natural gas from the North Slope Alaska to the USA.

Palin on Aug. 27 signed a bill authorizing the state to award Calgary-based TransCanada a license to build the 1,715- mile (2,744-kilometer) link from Prudhoe Bay to the Alberta Hub in Canada, according to a statement. The license will be granted in 90 days.

Hurricane Gustav Track - Update 8/27/08

Hurricane Gustav's Track took a slightly eastern turn this morning. Forecast models now have hurricane gustav hitting New Orleans Monday night. This is subject to change though, but most of the so called spaghetti models all have it hitting Louisiana on Monday. The question is, how bad will hurricane gustav be?

For all the lastest Hurricane Gustav maps and updates, click below

http://www.oilshalegas.com/hurricanegustav.html

Hurricane Gustav: NOAA Category 4+ Hurricane to Hit Louisiana Monday

NOAA has just released news that Hurricane Gustav is on track to hit Louisiana Monday at a catagory 4 hurricane or higher. Check back for the latest updates on Hurricane Gustav.

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Hurricane Gustav - Projected Path of Hurrican Gustav

All eyes are on Hurricane Gustav as it spins just south of Haiti. Forecasters have come out today and stated a strong case for this hurricane to enter the Gulf of Mexico by the weekend. They also say that Hurricane Gustav could strengthen to a category 4 hurricane by the time it enters the gulf.

Keep track of the latest news on Gustav

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Haynesville Shale Meetings: Mineral Rights

Tonight there is a Haynesville Shale meeting. The Broadmoor Neighborhood Association meets at 7 p.m. tonight. It will take place in the gym at Broadmoor Presbyterian Church, 1915 Grover Place. A presentation of oil and gas leasing as it affects homeowners will be featured.
Caddo Tax Assessor Charles Henington Jr. will have his staff and necessary forms available for citizens age 65 or older who wish to freeze their property taxes. Additionally, Mike VanSant, who is running for city marshal, and Chester T. Kelley, who is seeking the 4th Congressional District.

The Cypress Park Area Mineral Rights Group will meet at 7 p.m, Thursday in the Benton High School gym, 6136 state Highway 3, Benton. The meeting is for landowners regarding the Haynesville Shale. Go to www.cpa-mineralrightsgroups.com to learn more.

Tropical Storm Gustav - Hurricane Gustav

Tropical Storm Gustav has been brewing just below Cuba.....and could potentially hit Florida over the weekend or take a more westerly turn and enter the Gulf of Mexico. If Gustav enters the Gulf, it will turn into a powerful hurricane which will cause oil to spike.

Keep an eye on this closely!

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XTO Energy: Freestone County, Texas Drilling Report

XTO is set to drill in Freestone County, TX Texas.

XTO Energy will drill five wells. Teague (Cotton Valley-Bossier Consolidated) Field will see Irvin GU Well 13 and Dunlap GU 2 Well 10 drilled to 13,200 feet. Dunlap GU 2 Well 5 will be drilled to 13,300 feet. No. 13 will be in Jessup I Survey A-335, 2.9 miles east of Teague. No. 10 will be in Cabler FP Survey A-114, 2.2 miles southwest of Fairfield. No. 5 will be in same, 2.7 miles southwest of Fairfield. Freestone (Cotton Valley-Bossier Consolidated) Field will be site of J.A. Gilliam II Gas Unit Well No. 23 and Fails Gas Unit Well No. 22. No. 23 will hit 13,400 feet in Chavert JL Survey A-10, seven miles southwest of Teague. No. 22 will hit 13,500 feet in Rowe AW Survey A-885, 5.9 miles southwest of Teague.

Teague (Cotton Valley- Bossier Consolidated) Field will see Henderson Gas Unit Well 30 drilled by XTO Energy five miles southeast of Teague at 12,900 feet. It will be in Lawrence J Survey A-364.
XTO will drill Tony Miller GU 1 Well 1 to 11,300 feet in a Wildcat 4.3 miles northeast of Wortham in Sweet SA Survey A-37.

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