Despite some rains this week, northwestern Oklahoma and the Panhandle remain under high fire dangers reported the Oklahoma Forestry Division. In a statement on Tuesday, the Division said, “Friday is of particular concern ahead of another cold front that pushes near-critical to critical fire weather into northwestern/western Oklahoma and storm chances further east.” Rainfall …
April 2023 archive
PSO claims ratepayers will see lower bills due to $2.4 billion renewable energy project
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners were told Tuesday that ratepayers of Public Service Company will eventually see a rate reduction through the company’s proposed $2.4 billion acquisition of solar and wind farms in Kansas and the Texas Panhandle. “The benefits are immense,” testified Matt Horeled, Vice President of Regulatory and Finance for PSO during a hearing …
Can Devon continue with historic revenues?
After an historic year in earnings in 2022, Devon Energy will release plans to release its first-quarter 2023 financial results Monday, May 8. The Oklahoma City-company said the release will be made after the close of U.S. financial markets and leadership will hold a conference call the next day, Tuesday, May 9 at 10 …
Love’s announces nationwide expansion of stores
Love’s, the nationwide travel-stop company headquartered in Oklahoma City, announced plans to open 25 new stops and 15 Love’s Truck Care and Speedco locations in 2023. The company plans to add 75 new service bays and increase its mobile maintenance fleet by 75 vehicles, explaining it will not only provide emergency roadside assistance …
Wind industry fears Nebraska’s development will be stalled by opposition
Wind energy advocates say there is rising opposition to wind farms in the state of Nebraska and fear it will not only slow growth but perhaps stall it entirely. Nebraska has lagged behind Texas, Oklahoma and Iowa for its wind power development and ranks 15th in installed capacity reported The Reader. Click here for …
Gulfport Energy sets annual meeting for May
Oklahoma City-based Gulfport Energy plans to hold its annual shareholders meeting May 24 at its headquarters. The in-person meeting will begin at 9 a.m. at the headquarters, 713 Market Drive. The agenda calls for the election of seven directors to serve for the next year as well as the ratification of the appointment …
Geothermal energy the focus of Energy Secretary’s visit to OU
When Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm came to Oklahoma last week, it wasn’t just to deliver a $7 million research grant to Oklahoma State University but to also talk with tribal leaders and the University of Oklahoma about converting their hydraulic fracking wells to thermal wells. Geothermal energy has been the focus of scientific research …
Texas on path to tax EV owners for highway maintenance
Electric vehicle owners in Texas are up in arms after the the state Senate just passed a bill to tax them with a $200 registration as part of an effort to fund the Texas highway infrastructure. Gasoline taxes pay for maintenance of the highways and EV owners contend their proposed tax is “punitive” reported …
US and world energy headlines
** According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Toxic Release Inventory — a list of self-reported toxic chemical emissions — more than 428,000 pounds of vinyl chloride were released into the air by 38 industry facilities last year. ** A Gallup poll, released Monday, found the share of Americans who describe the energy situation as “very serious” has …
Completion reports for April 10, 2023
CARTER COUNTY Kodiak Oil & Gas Inc 32 1S 2W Brady “a” 99, December 08, 2022 SH, INJ, TD: 2300 ft Lat: 34.42202, Long: -97.43042 API: 35019255770000 Kodiak Oil & Gas Inc Deese(1372): Oil 71 Gas 14 Water 4 Pump 32 1S 2W Brady “b” 101, February 05, 2023 SH, INJ, TD: 2499 ft Lat: 34.42029, Long: -97.43272 API: 35019255790000