** A federal judge rules that the Dakota Access pipeline can continue operating during an updated environmental review. Attention now turns to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as it completes the court-ordered environmental impact statement. ** The world’s largest microchip maker is buying tanker trucks full of water to keep its plant going as farmers struggle to make ends meet …
May 24, 2021 archive
Cimarex Energy and Cabot Oil and Gas to combine in all-stock merger of equals
Denver’s Cimarex Energy Co., a firm with heavy exploration efforts in Oklahoma announced Monday it is merging with Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation in an all-stock deal worth nearly $17 billion. Under the terms of the agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, Cimarex shareholders will receive …
Iowa pushes to be known for solar power industry
While Iowa might have a reputation of a strong wind energy industry, two solar energy groups recently joined efforts and proclaimed the state very well could be known for its solar energy as well. KWWL in Iowa has a report. Click here.
Bankrupt Texas frac sand company liquidating Wisconsin mine
A Texas-based frac sand mining company that declared bankruptcy last year is liquidating one of four Wisconsin mines. Prior to the filing, Hi-Crush Proppants of Houston was one of Wisconsin’s biggest producers of sand used in hydraulic fracturing for oil and natural gas. Click here for story from Wisconsin Public Radio.
Four Corners power plant decision looms in New Mexico
New Mexico regulators face a tough decision this summer—how to allow Public Service Company of New Mexico to wipe its hands from its Four Corners Power Plant. New Mexico Public Regulation Commissioners are being urged by environmental groups to oppose PNM’s plan to transfer its share of the coal-fired plant to Farmington-based Navajo Transitional …
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