A surprise for our viewers of Mitchell Talks Energy. This week, Scott Mitchell interviewed OK Energy Today’s Jerry Bohnen for his News 9 “Hot Seat” program. We’re substituting the “Hot Seat” for today’s shorter version of Mitchell Talks Energy….and the topic? The Todd Hiett scandal at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Click the link below to …
August 11, 2024 archive
Record rainfall reported in Oklahoma
Record rainfalls were recorded Sunday morning in parts of central Oklahoma. Some areas around Seiling reported receiving 10 inches or more while Oklahoma City’s total of 6.64 inches was ranked sixth for the all-time daily record in the city. The Will Rogers World Airport reported 5.26 inches as of 7 a.m. but rainfall …
Ditch Witch turns 75 years old
Gov. Kevin Stitt helped Ditch Witch celebrate its 75th anniversary in the past week in Perry and at the same time note that the company plans a 170,000 square foot addition and the creation of 100 more jobs. Ditch Witch, owned by The Toro Company based in Bloomington, Minnesota, plans a new paint line …
Kansas Gas Service agrees to smaller rate hike
The ONE Gas company, Kansas Gas Service has agreed to a smaller rate hike on its customers in Kansas. But it will still mean a monthly bill increase of $3.83 according to the recent announcement by the Kansas Corporation Commission. The KCC has yet to take a final vote on the rate hike request …
Gasoline prices take another slip downward in Oklahoma
U.S. gasoline prices slipped three cents in the past week to a new national average of $3.44 per gallon while Oklahoma prices fell by three cents to $3.04 per gallon. Motorists might remember Oklahoma’s average was $3.15 a month ago. What is surprising is where the cheapest gasoline prices are in Oklahoma—-the Panhandle. Cimarron …
PHX Minerals recorded improved 2Q earnings
PHX MINERALS INC., reported a turn-around in earnings in the second quarter, moving from a net loss to an actual gain of net income. But its six month earnings lagged seriously behind the first half of 2023. The Fort Worth-based energy company recorded net income of $1.3 million or 4 cents a share …
Williams offers $1.5 billion in notes
Williams Cos. announced its offer of $1.5 billion in senior notes as the Tulsa company intends to use the source of funds to not only repay its commercial payer but to fund capital expenditures and other general corporate purposes. Williams announced that it has priced a public offering of $450 million of its 4.800% …