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White County Continues to Outpace State in Oil Production

Monday, February 21 by Jc Tinsley

A new report from the Illinois Petroleum Board shows White County continues to pump massive amounts of oil from the ground, more than the next 3 counties combined. The annual report from the IPRB shows White County produced more than 2 million barrels for... Read More.

Elder Named Executive Director Of Illinois Oil and Gas Association

Tuesday, February 1 by WROY-WRUL News

The Illinois Oil and Gas Association (IOGA) has announced Jim Elder of Carmi, Illinois as its new executive director. Elder succeeds Robert Stewart, a longtime oil industry leader from Mt. Vernon. Elder believes the annual production from the Illinois Basin is very strategic to the U.S. "I... Read More.

Elastec Back to Hosting Annual Inland Oil Spill Workshop

Thursday, June 10 by Jc Tinsley

Story courtesy of Blake Seely for TOC-Carmi News (WROY/WRUL) Carmi’s very own Elastec held their annual Inland Oil Spill Workshop this Wednesday at New Harmony along the Wabash River. This workshop brings in attendance from people all across the world as well as people from many... Read More.

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White County Leads State in Oil Production; IPRB Helping Educate Students on Industry

Friday, May 28 by Jc Tinsley

There’s plenty of talk about renewable energy and White County is even getting two solar farms. But the idea that petroleum is going away anytime soon is simply a farce according to Illinois Petroleum Resources Board Executive Director Seth Whitehead. The IPRB runs a Petro... Read More.

Collaborative Checkoff Partnership Leads to Sustainable Soybean Oil Commitment from Goodyear

Thursday, March 25 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Goodyear’s sustainable soybean oil procurement policy will drive increasingly stronger annual demand for soybean oil decades into the future. ST. LOUIS (March 25, 2021) — Soy checkoff research funding and partnership with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has led to a multi-decade commitment by the tire... Read More.

Rep. Niemerg Visits Campbell Energy in Carmi: Largest Oil Producer in the Illinois Basin Employs Over 125

Friday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

TEUTOPOLIS…State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) met with president, Jacob Campbell, and some of the personnel of Campbell Energy, LLC in Carmi in January. As a new member of the Illinois General Assembly, Rep. Niemerg is meeting with industry and community leaders around the 109th... Read More.

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Injuries Sustained to Three Oil Field Workers Friday Morning Near Crossville

Friday, December 18 by Jc Tinsley

Three individuals have been flown to hospitals following a Friday morning accident in the Crossville area. White County Ambulance Director Adam Allen tells WROY/WRUL News that the individuals suffered what he considered to be non life threatening injuries and what he called flash type... Read More.

Illinois Farm Bureau Offering $1000 Reward for Information Leading to Felony Conviction for Vandalism of Oil Tank Batteries

Thursday, June 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Illinois Farm Bureau is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony conviction for the recent vandalism of oil tank batteries in rural Wayne County. Through the organization’s Crime Reward Program, $1,000 is being offered to any person who provides information... Read More.

Oil, Gas and Fireworks Top Carmi Council Meeting

Wednesday, June 19 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi City Council Oil, gas and fireworks were the main topics covered by the Carmi City Council Tuesday night. Carmi Mayor Jeff Pollard asked the council to approve a resolution in support of the local oil and gas industry after explaining the importance of the industry... Read More.

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Grayville Council Approves Oil Well Drilling

Tuesday, April 9 by Jc Tinsley

Grayville Council Meeting The Grayville City Council met for the first of its two monthly meetings Monday night, approving additional oil well drilling on city property. The commissioners heard from Rian Waterbury and Randy Fischer of Fischer Oil concerning additional oil prospects in the city. Following... Read More.

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White County Continues to Outpace State in Oil Production

Elder Named Executive Director Of Illinois Oil and Gas Association

Elastec Back to Hosting Annual Inland Oil Spill Workshop

White County Leads State in Oil Production; IPRB Helping Educate Students on Industry

Collaborative Checkoff Partnership Leads to Sustainable Soybean Oil Commitment from Goodyear

Rep. Niemerg Visits Campbell Energy in Carmi: Largest Oil Producer in the Illinois Basin Employs Over 125

Injuries Sustained to Three Oil Field Workers Friday Morning Near Crossville

Illinois Farm Bureau Offering $1000 Reward for Information Leading to Felony Conviction for Vandalism of Oil Tank Batteries

Oil, Gas and Fireworks Top Carmi Council Meeting

Grayville Council Approves Oil Well Drilling

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