News from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission

Jim Palmer, Director of Information

July 23, 1999

BODE URGES ENERGY SERVICE CONTRACTORS TO SPEAK OUT ON BEHALF OF DOMESTIC OIL AND GAS PRODUCERS

(NASHVILLE)…Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Denise A. Bode was the featured speaker Friday at the national meeting of the Association of Energy Service Contractors (AESC) in Nashville.

Addressing the AESC’s political affairs luncheon, Bode encouraged the group’s members to "be active on both the local and federal levels to have their voices heard."

In her speech, Bode told the energy service contractors that "it is up to those who understand the oil and gas industry to educate the policy makers and general public to protect the domestic oil and gas industry."

Bode explained that policy makers and the general public need to be informed that a "strong domestic oil industry is America’s insurance policy against supply interruption."

Bode said Oklahoman Buddy Row of Enid will be installed as the new AESC National President.

The AESC was formed to represent the needs and interests of the well servicing industry and has expanded to provide leadership and guidance to promote a safer and more efficient industry.

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