October 20, 2021 archive

Energy news headlines

** Congressional Democrats consider reviving a carbon tax proposal after U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin’s opposition effectively killed the reconciliation bill’s proposed clean electricity program. ** Attorneys general in Southeast states ask Congress to reject methane taxes in the infrastructure and reconciliation bills. ** The U.S. Department of Energy awarded nearly $40 million to 40 projects that are advancing the next generation …

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Why Texas congressman are upset with Mexico’s President

    Congressmen from Texas are voicing complaints about the government of Mexico and its efforts to limit competition in the electrical power sector. As the Associated Press reported this week, some 20 U.S. Representatives from the state complained to U.S. Ambassador Ken Salzar about changes proposed by President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrado to restrict …

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Chesapeake Energy Corporation provides 2021 3Qearnings conference call information

    Chesapeake Energy Corporation announced that it will release its 2021 third quarter operational and financial results after market close on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. A conference call to discuss the results has been scheduled on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 9:00 am EDT. Chesapeake reported a $439 million net loss or $4.48 per diluted share in the …

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Edmond legislator wants air mobility development in Oklahoma

  Rep. Ryan Martinez, R-Edmond, on Monday held an interim study on advance air mobility (AAM) before the House Technology Committee. He invited state leaders to speak on the topic. Presenters from other states also shared their experiences in this emerging field, which includes unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, consumer product and passenger delivery, as …

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OCC staff wants to close energy storage inquiry

  A year after opening an inquiry into development of energy storage in Oklahoma, the staff at the Corporation Commission wants to close any more input from consumer and utility groups. In a recent notification, Brandy Wreath, head of the Public Utilities Division informed those who had participated in the inquiry over the past year …

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