March 17, 2017 archive

Iowa Wind Company Accused of Cheating Consumers

  Iowa’s main wind farm company is being accused of cheating taxpayers out of millions. MidAmerican En ergy Co.’s Wind VIII project was called a “win-win” for Iowa by Gov. Terry Branstad in 2013. Two years later, the $1.9 billion project came under investigation by the Iowa Attorney General and its Office of Consumer Advocate. …

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Kimray Lands Big South American Energy Contract

Oklahoma City-based Kimray Inc. announced it has struck an exclusive distribution agreement with a leading Argentinean company with significant presence throughout the oil and gas value chain. The deal is with Comsert Medicion and Control. The firm will distribute Kimray’s line of regulators, control valves, glycol pumps and liquid level controls in Argentina, Chile and …

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Politico Says Inhofe’s Never Been More Influential on Environmental Policy in Washington

Senator Jim Inhofe was in the spotlight Friday when it came to Politico’s Morning Energy Report.  The Internet newsletter focused on Inhofe’s influence on capitol hill when it comes to energy and on how his former aides are picking up some of the prime spots in the Environmental Protection Agency. Read what the Morning Energy …

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EPA Would be Hardest Hit in Trump Budget—-Could Lose 3,200 Workers

The stories in Washington indicate Scott Pruitt wanted his EPA cut, but maybe not as deep as President Trump is proposing. Might be worth the price to hear what he’s saying private about what the President wants to do with his agency budget. If the President’s able to get Congress to approve his move, the …

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What They’re Saying about 31% Cut to EPA Budget

At least three Oklahoma congressmen agree with President Trump’s proposed cut of 31% to the Environmental Protection Agency budget. The proposal from the White House on Thursday could possibly lead to the layoff of an estimated 3,000 workers from the giant agency now headed by former Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt. Sen. James Lankford said …

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Inhofe Asked to Defend Massive Budget Cuts to EPA Monitoring of Oklahoma Earthquakes

Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe found himself defending President Trump’s proposed 31% budget cuts to the EPA during a recent interview on CNN. Anchor Poppy Harlow questioned how the Senator could be comfortable with massive cuts that could affect the EPA’s monitoring of earthquakes in Oklahoma, quakes caused by wastewater injection wells. Senator Inhofe stumbled …

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Oil & Gas Industry Helps Oklahoma Wildfire Families With Youth Expo Investment

Farmers and ranchers affected by recent wildfires are the recipients of a broad philanthropic effort initiated by three state organizations with Oklahoma ties. The Oklahoma Oil & Gas Association (OKOGA), the Coalition of Oklahoma Surface and Mineral Owners (COSMO) and the law firm of Burns & Stowers, P.C. have united to raise $30,000 for members …

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WTI and Brent Drop on Thursday as U.S. Production Jeopardizes OPEC Deal

Crude oil prices sank on Thursday as domestic production threatened OPEC’s efforts to rebalance the market, according to Bloomberg MarketWatch. April West Texas Intermediate crude oil edged down by 11 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $48.75 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. May Brent crude, the global benchmark, shed 7 cents, or 0.1%, …

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