JULY 2021 Volume 64 No. 7 0721 Cover_Option 1 7/12/2021 10:10 AM Page 1 THE ISSUE The " Better Business " Publication Serving the Exploration / Drilling / Production Industry JULY 2021 Devon Energy: 50 Years Cloud Computing Well Diagnostics Towering over the Oklahoma City skyline, the Devon Energy Center is the tallest skyscraper in a state synonymous with oil and gas. What could better reflect a company that set its sights on unbounded growth from its humble beginnings 50 years ago, and that is fresh off making history yet again after a merger of equals with WPX Energy. AOGR looks back at the founding of a company by a father and son team with zero assets and no reserves, how it played a foundational role in the unconventional revolution and looks forward at its bold plans for the future as it continues to represent the very pinnacle of industry innovation and success. The special Devon Energy: 50 Years reports conclude with a deep dive into the evolving technical capabilities that distinguish Devon as one of the industry's best and brightest. Next, the Cloud Computing reports open with logistical innovations that are reducing produced water management costs and helping transform wastewater into a valuable commodity. The section also delves into the ways Laredo Petroleum is embracing digital technologies to improve economic and ESG performance across its Permian operations. Finally, the Well Diagnostics reports highlight new solutions to collect and analyze downhole data from the drilling to production phases. Industry news includes announcements about COGA's Energy Summit and the annual conventions of the Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma and KIOGA. Cover photo courtesy of Devon Energy Corp. NEWS 13 | Capitol Hill: Biden signs CRA measure to restore Obama methane rule 13 | State Legislative: Ohio passes law to prevent natural gas bans 13 | Executive Actions: Biden administration inserts itself into Line 5 controversy; USFWS proposes ESA listing for lesser prairie chicken; Interior freezes ANWR oil and gas leases 16 | In the Courts: U.S. Supreme Court nixes New Jersey's attempt to block PennEast Pipeline; Federal judge issues injunction against Biden's federal leasing freeze; Federal court vacates FERC's approval of operating pipeline; Ruling cites sage grouse to halt activity in portions of Wyoming and Montana; Judge tosses suit against DRBC fracturing ban 26 | Market Signals: Dallas Fed survey sees activity surge 26 | NEPA Reforms: Court tosses anti-development suits against Trumpera amendments 29 | Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma: Convention looks to region's future 30 | KIOGA Convention: Pompeo to offer keynote remarks 33 | The Energy Summit: Event to consider today and tomorrow COLUMNS 21 | Tech Connections 23 | Washington Watchhttp://www.bluetickinc.com