Concho Resources’ drilling plans have received a major boost with this week’s agreement to acquire all the oil and natural gas assets of Three Rivers Operating Company for $1 billion in cash.

With graduation ceremonies being held across the country, students are turning their attention to career choices, and local geophysicists are promoting their field. They’re urging students with an affection for math, science and computers to consider a career in geophysics. And if you’re female, that’s just icing on the cake.

With fewer moving parts and no greenhouse gas emissions, Kimray Inc.’s new electric glycol pump appears to have a potentially huge market in the gas processing industry. The Oklahoma City-based company’s pump, which is now in what is referred to as a “soft release” is being called the first of its kind.

The summer travel season is quickly approaching, and though gas prices have dropped in recent weeks, people everywhere are looking for ways to save money at the pump. Some have turned to the Internet for “miracle” devices and additives that promise to reduce gas consumption by jaw-dropping amounts.