The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved plans by Gulfstream LNG Development to start the permitting process for a project in Louisiana. The 418-acre location in Plaquemines Parish offers about three miles of deepwater Mississippi River frontage. Continue reading…
May 2024 archive
Some States Make Climate Change Less Of A Priority: Florida, For Instance
Some states are making climate change less of a legislative priority moving forward, Florida for example. No moves in this area have been made public in Oklahoma yet. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday aimed at boosting the expansion of natural gas and reducing regulation on gas pipelines. Continue reading…
US Solar Installations Increase 5 Times Since 2016
The number of US solar installations has increased fivefold since 2016. The growth isn’t as rapid in Oklahoma. Eleven thousand solar installations generate enough power in this state to fulfill the needs of more than 21 thousand homes. Oklahoma work in the area is topping several other states. It ranks 44th now, but is …
Ongoing EPA Visits Make Stop In Region 7: Kansas City May 28
Representatives of the EPA national office and Region 7 will make a stop in Kansas City on May 28th. Region 7 includes nine tribal nations. The purpose of the EPA initiative is to help communities navigate the federal Inflation Reduction Act. The May 28th opportunity will be held at the Gregg-Klein Community Center …
Petroleum Alliance leader supports action of State Treasurer in controversial energy law
“Why some financial institutions choose policies designed to create energy poverty is mystifying.” It’s what Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma President Brook A. Simmons said recently after the State Treasurer listed Barclays PLC on the list of financial firms banned from state business because of the firm’s discrimination against the oil and gas industry. …
OGE helps dedicate solar panel for Norman school
Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) and Irving Middle School in Norman Public Schools District recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the school’s new, onsite solar panel installation and outdoor classroom. Designed in collaboration with Irving Middle School’s Students for Solar club and funded by the electric company, this pilot project helps …
Energy briefs
** A group of states that loosely parallels those that filed suit last year to stop California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule have taken similar action against the state’s Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, seeking to stop the ACF while it awaits a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency. ** California Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s administration said it …
Storm aid approved by Oklahoma Senate and sent to Gov. Stitt
The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to appropriate $45 million to help counties that have been ravaged by recent tornadoes. The Senate gave final passage to House Bill 2912 and House Bill 2913 that will help Oklahoma counties approved for FEMA disaster assistance recover and rebuild following the storms. The bills now advance to the governor’s desk. …
FAA Reauthorization bill passes House—some Oklahoma Representatives celebrate
Click here or on the image above to watch Congressman Lucas’s speech. If and when President Biden signs the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. 3935) into law, it will mean Oklahoma City’s FAA Mike Monroney Center will be busier than ever with the training of new air traffic controllers. The House approved the measure …
Congress Questions Leadership Structure Of Biden Administration
Several Republican congressional leaders are questioning the leadership structure changes within the Biden administration. Committee leaders have written a letter to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken asking him to clarify the moves. The inquiry centers on the replacement of John Kerry with Anthony Podesta as the administration sets its international climate policy. Continue …