May 9, 2024 archive

Empty Seagate plant gets new owner in Oklahoma City

    The empty former Seagate Technology manufacturing plant in Oklahoma City was recently acquired for $2.34 million by a division of a Florida-based company. The plant is 280,000 square feet in size. Seagate began laying off workers in 2001 before eventually closing the plant on West Reno. The Oklahoman reported the plant was acquired …

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Lithium developer creates $160 million partnership with Norway firm

    A Norway company has reached agreement to become part-owner of a lithium extraction company located in El Dorado, Arkansas where it is hoping to take advantage of the electric vehicle battery developments. Standard Lithium Ltd. announced the new partnership is with publicly traded Equinor ASA. As Arkansas Business reported, the deal with the …

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Choctaw Nation gets $5 million Energy grant for storage system in Poteau

  A $5 million U.S. Energy Department grant has been awarded the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma to help with construction of a battery energy storage system in Poteau. The Department’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations announced the awarding of the grant as part of the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) program. The …

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Judge’s suspension of state energy law draws draws more praise

    The suspension of a state law intended to protect the state’s oil and gas industry from financial firms implementing climate change policies drew support from the Oklahoma Rural Association. Reacting to the ruling by Oklahoma County District Judge Sheila Stinson, the Rural Association praised the decision that suspended the state Treasurer’s enforcement of …

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EPA Administrator grilled by Sen. Mullin about rules resulting in higher food costs

Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Maarkwayne Mullin grilled EPA Administrator Michael Regan this week, criticizing the agency’s rules that are adding to the food costs for Americans. “Under Joe Biden, costs have skyrocketed over 17 percent,” said Sen. Mullin. “While Oklahoma families are struggling to put food on the table, Joe Biden’s EPA is regulating entrepreneurs out …

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Denver University expects to have 100% of electricity provided by solar power in 3 years

  The University of Denver’s push to become more focused on green energy should make the University solar-powered within three years. The school hopes to have 100% of its electricity on the campus powered from solar farms in surrounding counties and from new solar panels installed on campus buildings. The Colorado Sun reported DU plans …

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