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Offshore Regulator Tells How Devon Received National Safety Award


A high-ranking federal regulator discusses what led the Minerals Management Service to name Devon Energy as recipient of the agency’s prestigious 2009 SAFE Award.
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Jackfish


Devon’s Jackfish operation in the Alberta oil sands region is something of a technological marvel. The steam-assisted gravity drainage operation produces 35,000 barrels of heavy oil per day without using any fresh water.
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Everyday Energy


Gasoline fuels our cars and natural gas heats our homes, but have you ever wondered what life would be like without the countless products derived from natural gas and oil? In our modern world, we have come to enjoy and expect a certain quality of life that is sustained by everyday things made from these natural resources.
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Extreme Conditions Mean Right Time for Winter Drilling


Arctic temperatures, frozen ground, high winds, heavy snowfall and ice are not ideal for outdoor activity. But for Devon, the conditions are just right for one of the company’s busiest drilling programs in Canada.
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New Ideas Unlock Unconventional Resources


Sometimes, what an old oil or natural gas field needs to reinvigorate production is a new idea. When it comes to using innovation to unlock new reserves, Devon is an industry leader. The company is a top producer of natural gas from unconventional sources such as coal and shale.
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Barnett Shale


Devon has drilled nearly 3,000 wells into the Barnett Shale since 2002. Use of fracturing technology has helped Devon increase its Barnett production from 200 million cubic feet of natural gas equivalent per day in 2002 to more than 1 billion today.
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Environmental Initiatives

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Freshwater Management in Canada


Water conservation has taken on particular significance to Canadians during this decade. Here you can read about the water usage policy Devon developed for its Canada operations. You also will find stories here about innovative efforts at three specific sites, including our Jackfish heavy oil facility, where Devon is eliminating the need for millions of gallons of fresh water.
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Water Recycling


Groundbreaking technology helped Devon begin recycling 700,000 gallons of water each day in the Barnett Shale. This achievement earned accolades in 2008 from Texas regulatory officials and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission.
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Sage Grouse


Throughout the western United States, populations of a chicken-size bird called the sage grouse are dwindling. Devon is doing its part to reverse this trend.
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Community Relations

 An Eye on Crime

An Eye on Crime


With an average of only four sheriff's deputies on the road at one time to cover 922 square miles, who better to turn to for help than the people in the area? That's just what Sheriff Phil Ryan of Wise County in north Texas did.
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 A Dog's Life: Devon's Namesake Sniffs out Drugs

A Dog's Life: Devon's Namesake Sniffs out Drugs


He growls, walks on four legs and tends to get frisky on the job, but he is one of the few valuable weapons against the war on drugs. He's Deputy "Devon," the newest member of the Wise County Sheriff's Department who is named after the company that purchased him.
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 Science Giants

Science Giants


Educators at Houston Independent School District’s Crawford Elementary School recently were surprised with Devon's $25,000 Science Giants award. The award annually recognizes one school for helping students excel in science and preparing them for college and future careers.
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