April 19, 2022 archive

Colorado Governor still uses gas-powered SUV

  While Colorado Gov. Jared Polis encourages Coloradans to switch to electric vehicles, the Colorado Sun reports he continues to be driven to and from work in a gasoline-powered Chevrolet Suburban. Click here for Colorado Sun

Williams expands efforts targeting greenhouse gas emissions

  Tulsa’s Williams Cos. announced Tuesday it was taking another major step to target greenhouse gas emissions in its natural gas gathering, processing, transmission and storage systems. The company plans to collaborate with Cheniere Energy, Inc., the largest U.S. producer of liquefied natural gas to implement quantification, monitoring, reporting and verification of the GHG emissions. …

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Tesla campaigns against Oklahoma bill

  As the Oklahoma legislature approaches the end of its session, there is still worry about Tesla drivers about proposed legislation that could directly affect them. Senate Bill 512, also known as “Hometown Auto Jobs Act of 2022,” targets electric vehicle manufacturers who sell cars without a franchise dealership reported KFOR News. Click here for …

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OU energy project in the spotlight

    The plan by University of Oklahoma researchers to study the possibility of repurposing old oil and gas wells for heating and cooling at Tuttle Public schools is gathering some national attention. VOX reported this week on the project that involved a $1.7 million Energy Department grant to OU researchers. Click here for VOX  

St. Louis gas pipeline future in doubt after Supreme Court decision

  The future of a natural gas pipeline that runs through parts of Illinois and Missouri was left in doubt this week after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of a St. Louis-based natural gas company. Click here for Associated Press

Gov. Stitt wants incentive to attract manufacturer

  Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt made his pitch this week to the state legislature to come up with a massive financial package to lure what is believed to be Panasonic to the state for construction of a $4 billion battery plant near Pryor. In asking for the incentive, the governor declined to identify the company, …

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