Tensions rose again Tuesday between the U.S. and Iran and it sent crude oil prices climbing 2%, a day after both Brent and WTI dropped more than 4%. But on Tuesday, the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone that approached a U.S. aircraft carrier and armed boats approached a U.S.-flagged vessel in the Strait of …
Bernalillo County Revisits Oversight Rules for Data Centers, AI Projects Bernalillo County commissioners are preparing to revisit a proposed resolution Tuesday that would tighten oversight and accountability standards for large data center and artificial intelligence infrastructure projects seeking public incentives. The measure, titled “Holding Data Center Projects Accountable in Our Community,” was first introduced at …
A week after the Sand Springs Planning Commission approved rezoning of land for a proposed Google data center, residents have launched a recall effort against the city council. KRMG Radio News reports that residents gathered more than 130 signatures for each member of the council in just four hours. The radio news operation quoted Kyle …
As we’ve been reporting on the pace of the state lawsuits filed against natural gas marketers following the 2021 winter storm Uri, it might be later this year when one of the suits in Osage County District court actually goes to trial. If so, that will make it 5 years since the storm sent …
Energy Brief: Policy, Power, and Global Markets U.S. plans $12B critical minerals stockpile President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will build a $12 billion stockpile of rare earth elements and other critical minerals to counter reliance on China, using a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and nearly $2 billion in private funds. …
Remember the $4.4 billion Congress approved during the Biden administration to create electric vehicle charging stations on U.S. highways? A recent report revealed only 2 percent set aside four years ago has been spent. Oklahoma, while not among the five states that have spent none of the money, is close to joining the ranks …
FERC approves Williams pipeline expansion in Southeast Oklahoma’s Williams Cos. scored another win from federal regulators who have approved an expansion of a natural gas pipeline in Virginia and North Carolina. Critics argued against the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP) but the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted to approve the project and issued a 61-page …
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners to Hear Utility Cost Requests Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners have been asked to decide two significant utility requests for costs associated with their expanded energy generation projects and in each case, it could have a direct impact on the electric bills of residential ratepayers. They will join an administrative law judge in a …
OCC Division Seeks Independent Oversight of OG&E Bidding Process A division of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission wants to closely monitor Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company’s competitive bidding in its growing electric generation projects. It is not considered an unusual move but simply another tool in making sure consumers have a watchdog on their side. The …
Sen. Lankford targets energy spending in ninth “Federal Fumbles” report Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford released the ninth edition of his “Federal Fumbles” report, a recurring publication that highlights federally funded projects he argues demonstrate wasteful spending, inefficiencies, fraud, and improper payments across the federal government. Energy-related programs were among those cited in the report, …