December 13, 2023 archive

Electricity prices grew along with nation’s inflation rate

    This week’s inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that electricity prices continue to climb despite decreases in commodity prices over the last 12 months. The monthly electricity price index rose by 1.4% compared to 0.1% for the CPI, while the 12-month price of electricity increased by 3.4% compared …

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Energy quick reads

** A new report by the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association claims Permian Basin methane intensity continues to trend downward, with methane emissions intensity falling by nearly 85% between 2011 and 2022, and during the same time period, total oil and gas production in the Permian increased by over 416%. ** The Arizona …

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Devon Energy contributes to OKC Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” performance

(L to R: Michael Raiford, Holly Hynes,  Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye, Jo Lynne Jones and Dennis Cameron.)   Devon Energy’s latest civic contribution was for Oklahoma City Ballet’s 2024 production of “The Nutcracker.”  The gift, an amount that was not dislosed, will be used to reimagine the costumes and sets, designed to transport the audience into a world …

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Treasurer says his office determined ESG banned institutions

For the second time in a week, Oklahoma State Treasurer Russ Todd is publicly defending his enforcement of Oklahoma’s anti-ESG law, enforcement that has been challenged in a lawsuit pushed by the Oklahoma Public Employees Association. In a corrected release on Tuesday, Todd again said his office plans to continue improving Oklahoma’s economy and public …

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