The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is holding a public meeting on Tuesday evening, July 25, 2023 to get public feedback on ways to improve the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma. The meeting will be held at the Kingston High School cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. The eight-year plan outlines projects, deadlines and budgets for …
July 2023 archive
Foil Balloons Cause Power Disruption in Utah
As Oklahomans manage drought and storm damage, some Utah citizens are dealing with the aftermath of balloon litter in the form of a power disruption. Thousands of people in Tooele County, Utah lost power on Wednesday due to two separate incidents involving a metallized foil balloon and preceding truck accident. According to Rocky Mountain Power, …
Navajo Nation Discord Over Proposed Pipeline on NM Tribal Land
One of the nation’s largest pipeline operators has held several local government meetings in the Navajo Nation to discuss plans for the country’s proposed longest hydrogen pipeline. Tallgrass Energy representatives have shown a map indicating the pipeline would run from Shiprock, New Mexico, in an arc across the northern reaches of the reservation to a …
Permits to drill for July 13, 2023
Ellis County VIC 32/5 AN #1H, July 13 2023 29 17N 24W SWSWSESE API: 04523913 Lat: 35.912163502973875, Long: -99.777190341248 MEWBOURNE OIL COMPANY MU, DR, 20178 ft, CHEROKEE(9300) Kay County SWEET WATER CREEK #2-19A, July 13 2023 19 28N 4E SWNENWSE API: 07124938 Lat: 36.88965097397777, Long: -96.912109229764 MAXUM LEASING LLC SH, DR, 3800 ft, LAYTON(2287), CLEVELAND(2615), BROMIDE(3613), ARBUCKLE(3700) …
Completion reports for July 13, 2023
BLAINE COUNTY Devon Energy Production Company Lp All Zones Producing: Oil 593 Gas 12407 Water 535 Flow 26 15N 11W Burr Oak 35_2-15n-11w 5hx, April 03, 2023 HH, GAS, TD: 22176 ft Lat: 35.74043, Long: -98.33878 API: 35011243260000 Devon Energy Production Company Lp All Zones Producing: Oil 734 Gas 9279 Water 1074 Flow 26 15N 11W Burr Oak 35_2-15n-11w 3hx, April 03, 2023 HH, OIL, TD: …
Michigan’s DTE Energy Will End Coal Use by 2032
A Michigan utility operator has agreed to end its use of coal to generate electricity by 2032, according to a news report authored by Scott McClallen of The Center Square. DTE Energy filed a settlement agreement in the Integrated Resource Plan case currently pending before the Michigan Public Service Commission. The agreement includes many items …
Lucas: Race for Space Requires Collaboration on Legislation, Other Issues
During the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on Thursday, Oklahoma’s District 3 Congressman and Committee Chairman Frank Lucas extended an olive branch to persuade fellow members that they must work collaboratively with the executive branch and key stakeholders to ensure its focus that the U.S. maintains its status as a leader in …
Farm and trade groups line up against Biden’s tailpipe emissions regulations
President Biden’s eager move to control tailpipe emissions ran into strong opposition this week as more than 100 energy and farm trade groups set a letter against them. Designed to force more electric vehicle sales, the rules were proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency but the opponents argue they also remove consumer choice reported …
Energy news at a glance
** Despite the billions of dollars invested by private corporations, and government subsidies, Americans are still indifferent as a whole over electric vehicles. Just two in every 10 Americans say they’re “very likely” to buy an EV as their next car, according to a survey by the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute and the AP-NORC Center …
Regulators Push Time-Based Rates as Default for Missouri Households
Missouri regulators have ordered the most aggressive electric-rate overhaul in the country, according to a news report published by E&E News on Wednesday. It’s considered a bold step aimed at providing households with more control over their bills and encouraging them to use less energy during peak hours. Unlike “flat” electric rates, the industry standard …