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Nine-month low hit by falling crude oil prices while losses hit OK energy stocks
Crude oil prices took a $2 drop on Monday and settled at nine-month lows while Oklahoma energy stocks recorded losses—some as much as 7%. The strengthening dollar put more pressure on the market as investors await details of new sanctions on Russia. West Texas Intermediate for November delivery fell $2.06 or 2.3% to settle …
Cole—Biden’s out of touch when it comes to inflation
If you don’t think inflation is real, then you might be in the same crowd with President Biden—out of touch with reality, according to Oklahoma Congressman Tom Cole. Just check your electric bill or consider what you paid for gasoline over the past year. Or take a visit to the grocery store and …
Snow? Colorado’s expecting a lot of it this week
While Oklahoma’s still dealing with 80 and 90-degree weather, Colorado is about to get dumped on with a lot of snow. Out There Colorado provided a report this week that 18 inches of snowfall is expected in some areas of the state. Click here for Out There Colorado
Tactical drone photo released by Kratos
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, in a press release discussing their family of “Collaborative Combat Aircraft,” provided the first full-color photo of their Air Wolf Tactical Drone System this week. In 2018, Kratos opened a new manufacturing facility at Will Rogers Business Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with the purpose of increasing production rates and offering …
Latest in court fight between Continental Resources and Perpetual Production
The federal court legal fight between Continental Resources and Perpetual Production took another step in recent days. Perpetual refiled a petition asking an Oklahoma City federal judge to order Continental to pay for trespassing at Perpetual’s offices according to a report by The Oklahoman. Click here for The Oklahoman
Oklahoma and Arkansas work on updated plan for Illinois River watershed
Oklahoma and Arkansas officials joined efforts to update a watershed-based management plan for the Illinois River Watershed. The river runs through the two states and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Division are working together on the project. They plan a series of public meetings to discuss the management …
Oklahoma regulators to meet Tuesday
Oklahoma regulators plan to meet Tuesday morning for a regular meeting at the State Capitol. The 9:30 a.m. meeting of the Corporation Commission will be the first since Commissioner Bob Anthony filed a 74-page dissent that focused on the controversial use of securitization bonds to help utilities recover their 2021 Winter Storm Uri costs. …
Rep. Bice targets Biden for his “anti-American” energy policy
Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice says President Biden’s “anti-American energy policy” is behind skyrocketing energy prices and inflation. It’s what she recently said during an interview on Newsmax and the Spicer & Co. show. “The Northeast has a real issue with pipelines. They are unwilling to allow permitting or just flat-out refuse to lay pipe. And because …
Biden might not want them, but rest of the world wants US oil and gas products
The U.S. exported the most petroleum products, most of it propane, in the first half of 2022 than it has in 49 years, and some of it came no doubt from Oklahoma’s oil patch. While environmentalists and those pushing for ‘green’ energy, including President Biden, have condemned the oil and gas industry, it’s clear …
OGE crews deploy to Florida to assist with Hurricane Ian
OG&E deployed 95 line restoration personnel to Florida on Monday to assist with power restoration as Hurricane Ian approaches the United States. The storm gained strength Monday morning and is projected to pass the west-central coast of Florida midweek. At 6 a.m. Monday, a contingent of over 60 OG&E trucks carrying 95 linemen and support …
