The University economist whose study of Oklahoma’s energy discrimination elimination act was flawed blames in part the short-sighted or “myopic” view of the legislators who created the law two years ago. Writing in the Sunday Oklahoma’s Viewpoint section, Dr. Travis Roach said legislators who crafted the Oklahoma Energy Discrimination Elimination Act failed to consider …
May 19, 2024 archive
Oil and gas rig growth reported in Oklahoma and the US
The latest Baker Hughes rig report released on Friday showed Oklahoma’s number of active oil and gas rigs increased by one. The state’s total is 44 rigs, compared to 51 rigs reported one year earlier. Nationally, the count gained one to 604. The growth included one more oil rig for a total of …
OGE crews sent to Houston to help with power restoration after deadly storms
Oklahoma Gas and Electric crews were sent to south Texas over the weekend to help with power restoration following last Thursday’s severe weatherthat left four persons dead in Houston A fleet of OG&E trucks left a staging area in Moore Saturday morning carrying more than 100 emloyees made up of line crews and support …
Deadly intersection in Ada to get improvements
State and tribal leaders announced Friday a dangerous intersection in Ada where fatal accidents have occurred over the years will be redesigned. Known as “Crazy Corner,” the intersection where two state highways and a busy railroad converge will be redesigned with funding from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the City of Ada, andthe Chickasaw …
Crude oil prices finished up on Friday
Crude oil prices gained ground for a third straight day in Friday’s trading, though not as dramatic as Thursday. Analysts say it’s a sign of improving demand in the U.S. and China. Oil prices rose on Monday, as signs of improving demand in the U.S. and China, the top two oil consumers, aided …