Oklahoma: Brimming With Oil And Gas Investment Opportunities

According to Fraser Institute, a Vancouver-based think tank’s, Global Petroleum Survey in December 2016, Oklahoma was considered the most attractive place for oil and gas investment.

The study considered several factors that act as barriers to investing in the region, including “high tax rates, costly regulatory demands, political stability, and uncertainty over potential environmental regulations.” Numerous executives in the industry were the respondents.

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The oil and gas industry is showing a decline all over the world. But places like Oklahoma are showing that there is still confidence in the sector, which can boost the growth of and promote investment in the industry.

There are various reasons that Oklahoma is an economically and politically conducive state for oil and gas investment. For one, it is one of the top five in the list of most productive oil- and natural gas-producing states. Four percent of the total U.S. crude oil production is derived from the state, while seven to 8 percent of the country’s marketed natural gas production comes from the Oklahoma.

Another is the abundance of shale formations within state borders. The 3,300-square-mile Ardmore-Woodford formation alone holds 400 million barrels of recoverable petroleum. Operators also have their eyes set on the Mississippian Line formation because of the potential amount of recoverable reserves in the region.

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The use of modern drilling technologies, namely, fracking and horizontal drilling technologies, has also made its way to the state. This provides a more efficient alternative to traditional methods primarily used in Oklahoma.

Cody Winters considers his Oklahoma roots and desire to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather as few of his primary reasons for entering the oil and gas industry. For more articles about the industry, visit this blog.

Fit for the Fight: The Gracie Diet

A lot of athletes and self-confessed health buffs are crazy over diets. But most of these turn out to be fads, and are often impractical for athletes.

The Gracie diet is a product of decades of research and experimentation. It is no ordinary diet, as it values nutrition and physical performance. It is great for athletes and people who just want to get fit.
The Gracie diet was produced by none other than Master Carlos Gracie—the first Gracie who practiced jiu-jitsu. It took Master Carlos decades to complete his research. Although he was not a licensed nutritionist, he knew that Jiu-jitsu players needed a good diet in order to perform well in the sport.

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People who practice the Gracie diet won’t have to give up meat and starches in order to perform better. It’s about eating combinations. It does not restrict people to certain kinds of food, but it encourages eating different food groups in a meal.

The Gracie diet has classified six food groups: Group A (vegetables, seafoods, meats, fats and oily foods), Group B (sugar and other starches), Group C (fruits, cheeses), Group D (acidic fruits a.k.a citruses), Group E (raw banana), and Group F (milk). It is recommended to combine these food groups (at least A to D) equally in one meal.

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Aside from food combinations, the Gracie diet also recommends a day of fasting. Fasting allows the body to be cleansed of toxins. People who go for the Gracie diet also do not stuff their faces and stomach with too much food, and they are recommended to just eat until they are 80 percent full. Overstuffing is a no-no, because eating is meant to be a source of nourishment rather than indulgence.

Cody Winters is in the oil and gas business. In his spare time, he practices Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Visit this blog for interesting articles about the sport.