Nuclear power in Oklahoma? It’s what the Oklahoma Corporation Commission spent the past year studying as the result of a bill passed last year in the legislature. The conclusion to the question? “At the highest level, there’s a conclusion that the establishment of nuclear energy in Oklahoma is feasible, “said Mark Argenbright, Public Utilities Division …
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1923835145216108 What a week for energy! $90 oil amid the war against Iran, oilman Harold Hamm reportedly wants to be a US Senator, and OGE goes to the Supreme Court. Topics probed on Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen.
** President Donald Trump said he was not concerned about rising U.S. gas prices driven by the widening Iran conflict, telling Reuters in an exclusive interview that the U.S. military operation was his priority. “I don’t have any concern about it,” he said, when asked about the higher prices at the pump. “They’ll drop very rapidly …
A bill aimed at making sure facilities burning regulated medical waste are regulated failed to make it out of an Oklahoma House committee. Rep. Meloyde Blancett’s HB 4413 failed in the House Appropriations and Budget Committee. The Tulsa Democrat’s bill was designed to combat an initiative by ReWorld Tulsa to transform a 40+ year-old municipal …
A federal judge has ruled against a massive 5,000-well project in Wyoming involving two Oklahoma oil and gas companies. Continental Resources and Devon Energy, based in Oklahoma City, along with Anschutz Exploration of Colorado were involved in the Converse County Oil and Gas Project that was nullified in a decision by U.S. District Judge …
An expanded drilling program is the goal of Oklahoma City-based Ascent Resources. The company released its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings report an indicated it will increase 2026 land spending by nearly 40% up to nearly $225 million. The company wants to beef up its long-term inventory and also take advantage of the …
Gross production tax revenue for the month of February in Oklahoma took a nearly 10% drop, according to the February Revenue report issued by the State Treasurer. The tax revenue from oil and gas production was $87.4 million with a decline of 9.9% in the last year, reported Treasurer Todd Russ. “February’s report reflects …
Tulsa City Council members are being asked to consider a one-year moratorium on approval of any data centers in the city. The issue as presented by councilwoman Laura Bellis is on the agenda for Wednesday’s meeting. 6. ORDINANCES ‐ FIRST READING a. Consideration and possible approval, adoption, denial, amendment or revision of an Ordinance …
While the city of Tulsa considers a year-long moratorium on data centers, officials in Wichita, Kansas recently voted to extend their existing 90-day pause. Sedgwick County Commissioners voted to extend the moratorium until June after residents asked for the extension. As a result, the moratorium will be extended from April 17 to June 11. County …
The news spread quickly. By Friday morning, rumors circulated that Oklahoma oilman Harold Hamm, the man who founded Continental Resources and became a billionaire, had asked Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt to be appointed U.S. Senator. Hamm wasted little time, according to reports, in phoning the governor Thursday evening after it was reported President Trump …