** The Biden administration plans to roll out executive orders and climate mandates affecting automobiles and trucks to reach a 50% reduction in emissions by the end of the decade, according to Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry. ** A 70-car train hauling hazardous materials derailed in North Dakota late Sunday, officials said. The Canadian Pacific train derailed …
March 2023 archive
Biden threatens a second veto of GOP energy efforts
The White House warned Republican leaders in Congress they would face another veto from the President if they pass a GOP energy legislation package. The White House claimed the President opposes the GOP package because it would lead to increased costs. “H.R. 1 (Lower Energy Costs Act) would double the cost of energy efficiency …
Pratt and Whitney adds to OKC operations with $255 million center
Oklahoma’s defense industry got a big shot in the arm with the announcement of a $255 million sustainment center by aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney. The company plans the center adjacent to Tinker Air Force Base where it already performs work for the Air Force. The new center, according to the announcement will be …
Permits to drill for March 24, 2023
Blaine County SHARON #2-32-5MHX, March 23 2023 31 19N 12W NWNENENE API: 01124357 Lat: 36.08596759084403, Long: -98.51392571098108 CRAWLEY PETROLEUM CORPORATION HH, AM, 19200 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(9300) Canadian County LION 16_9_4-14N-9W #2HXX, March 24 2023 16 14N 9W NWSWSWNE API: 01725938 Lat: 35.69070593644724, Long: -98.16259121814748 DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO LP MU, DR, 23101 ft, MISSISSIPPIAN(9524), WOODFORD(10973) Canadian County LION …
Lucas and others on House Committee worried about Oho train derailment cleanup
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas and Democrats on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee he chairs are worried about the cleanup of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio that gripped the nation for weeks. They wrote EPA Administrator Michael Regan asking for information about the processes the EPA has taken during the cleanup. …
Bill removing some of Governor’s Turnpike Authority appointments approved in House
Legislation modifying who appoints members to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives this week. Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh, authored House Bill 2263 to give equal appointment authority to the House Speaker, Senate President Pro Tempore and the Governor, who, if the bill becomes law, will appoint two members each to …
PSO announces dozens of grants to schools across Oklahoma
Public Service Company of Oklahoma, an American Electric Power company, announced 54 American Electric Power grants to underwrite innovative classroom approaches in local schools. Ranging from $160 to $500, AEP Teacher Vision Grants are designed to make creative projects possible for Pre-K through Grade12 teachers. The AEP grants will mean treated lumber to build …
Electric utilities Performance Based Ratemaking bill dead in the legislature
The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma proclaimed victory in defeating the controversial Senate Bill 1103, the proposed performance based rate measure for utilities in the state. In an announcement, the Alliance said the bill “is now dormant” for the 2023 legislative session “thanks to efforts by Alliance staff and its members.” Senate Bill 1103 was …
Rig count grows across the U.S. but makes slight drop in Oklahoma
The latest Baker Hughes Co. rig count released on Friday showed Oklahoma’s numbers declined by one to 61 rigs while nationally, the numbers grew to 758. The increase of four for the U.S. count included four more oil rigs to reach a total of 593 while the number of gas rigs was unchanged in …
