Kansas Corporation Commission approves consent agenda and oil shut in order

The Kansas Corporation Commission convened its regular business meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, chaired by Commissioner French and attended by Commissioners Keane and Kether. The agenda included 24 consent agenda items and one noticed item.

The meeting commenced with a review of the consent agenda. Both Commissioners Keether and Keane indicated they had no questions regarding the items. Commissioner Keane then moved for the approval of the consent agenda, which was seconded. The motion passed unanimously with no opposition.

Following the consent agenda, the Commission addressed the sole noticed item, docket number 25, c ONS3192CPEN. This item involved a proposed shut-in order for High Plains Production, which had continued oil and gas operations despite having its license suspended due to noncompliance with a previous penalty order. The order imposes a $10,000 penalty and directs the sealing of all operations by the operator. Tristan Kimbrell presented the item and recommended its approval. Both Commissioners Keether and Keane had no questions, and a motion to approve the order was made and seconded. The motion was also passed unanimously.

With all agenda items addressed, the meeting concluded. Commissioner French entertained a motion to adjourn, which was made and seconded. The meeting was adjourned with unanimous consent.