March 8, 2016 archive

Packed Church for Aubrey McClendon’s Memorial Service

Hundreds were on hand this week for the funeral of Oklahoma energy leader Aubrey McClendon. Among those who spoke during the Monday morning services were Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett and former Gov. Frank Keating.
“I don’t think I ever walked away…

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FERC Upholds Rejection of EDF Renewable Energy in North Dakota

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says a regional grid operator in North Dakota was legally right to remove a wind farm developed by an EDF Renewable Energy subsidiary from the power grid.
FERC stood behind the decision that Midcontinent …

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FERC Upholds Rejection of EDF Renewable Energy in North Dakota

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says a regional grid operator in North Dakota was legally right to remove a wind farm developed by an EDF Renewable Energy subsidiary from the power grid.
FERC stood behind the decision that Midcontinent Indepe…

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Biodiesel Scheme Nets Texas Man 10 Years in Prison

Ten years in federal prison and more than $87 million in restitution. It’s the punishment for a Texas man, Philip Joseph Rivkin, after he pleaded guilty to a massive biodiesel credits scheme in the federal renewable fuel program. He was also ordered t…

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Earthquake Bill Passes State House

A candidate for Oklahoma Corporation Commission is critical of a measure passed Monday by the State House of Representatives to clarify the Corporation Commisson’s authority to respond to emergencies such as earthquakes and wastewater disposal wells.

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