** Quebec announces it will ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 according to Reuters. ** A coalition of utilities, electric vehicle makers and mineral producers have formed a new association called the Zero Emission Transportation Association to push for 100 percent electric vehicle sales by 2030, reported POLITICO. ** Canadian officials claim Michigan Gov. Gretchen …
Senate committee okays energy and water funding bills
Bills to fund flood prevention on Oklahoma’s Arkansas River and the state’s water comprehensive plan were among those passed this week out of the Senate Appropriations Committee. U.S. Sen. James Lankford, a member of the Committee announced what he called significant advancements for agriculture, energy and water, environmental and transportation policies in the …
SpaceX flight watched eagerly by Oklahoma spaceport leader
While the Sunday night launch of the SpaceX Dragon crew took place at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the head of Oklahoma’s Spaceport, Craig Smith remains optimistic some space launches will eventually take place in western Oklahoma. He was excited about the weekend launch that sent four astronauts to the international space station where …
Who could get bumped by Tesla from S and P?
The S & P 500 might make room for Tesla by removing an oil and gas company from its list of 500 names in the index. Speculation at least by SeekingAlpha included the name of Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy. In reviewing that electric car maker Tesla made the 500 grade and will join the …
Travel polls—-who do you believe?
Think you need another reason to be skeptical of polls? As we noted this week, a poll or survey by the American Hotel and Lodging Association found that 72% of us are not likely to travel for Thanksgiving. Hmmm. What about the poll by Tripadvisor which released its 2020 Thanksgiving Travel Index and found …
ONEOK to be part of Midstream and Energy conference this week
ONEOK, Inc. will participate in the RBC Capital Markets Midstream and Energy Infrastructure Virtual Conference on Nov. 18, 2020. The conference is by invitation only to be part of the virtual conference sponsored by the Canadian-based investment bank. RBC Capital offers public and private placement of debt and equity securities. The company offers a …
Pre-COVID-19 wells in Oklahoma reported this week
Tulsa-based Citizen Energy III LLC had some success earlier this year in a drilling project in Canadian County where a two-well pad produced 565 barrels of oil a day. But the wells were started last summer, months ahead of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that brought a halt to most well exploration in …
Oklahoma energy stocks opened the week on an up day
Monday turned out to be an up day for crude futures and for energy stocks in Oklahoma and those with ties to the state. West Texas Intermediate December contracts finished up 12 cents for a change of 0.29% to settle at $41.46 per barrel. Brent crude, considered the global benchmark finished up $1.04 fat …
New COVID-19 restrictions and rules announced by Oklahoma Gov. Stitt
(photo courtesy of KOCO TV) “A vaccine is on its way but we need to buckle down until then.” Gov. Kevin Stitt. Nov. 16, 2020. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday announced new restrictions in wake of increased cases of COVID-19 in the state including some aimed at bars and restaurants. He also ordered …
Safety corridor project wins national honors
A partnership between the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office and the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas has garnered national recognition. Supported by the people of Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas, the Energize for Safety Coalition fostered a collaborative effort to create the State Highway 33 Safety Corridor …
