Green energy groups that once held protests over the energy policies of President Biden are so intent on making sure Donald Trump isn’t re-elected President, they are backing away harming the chances of Vice President Kamala Harris. In other words, elect Harris to see what her policies will be. Driving their intent is Trump’s …
August 2024 archive
Cashless tolls to begin Wednesday on Indian Nation Turnpike
The first phase of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s cashless conversion of the SH-375/Indian Nation Turnpike in Southeastern Oklahoma is scheduled for mid-day Wednesday. Motorists can expect to keep rolling with cashless tolling at Eufaula and Antlers, including the SH-9 and US-270 on- and off-ramps. The McAlester mainline tolling collection point is expected to convert to …
Energy briefs
** Extreme heat killed more Americans in 2023 than any other year over nearly a quarter century of records, according to research published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. At least 2,325 people died from the heat last year, according to the study, which included deaths with heat as both an underlying and contributing …
Oklahoma has nation’s lowest gasoline price average
Gasoline prices in Oklahoma continue dropping to their lowest levels in a few years, reaching a new statewide average of $2.89 per gallon, reports AAA. The Oklahoma average is the lowest of any state in the nation. Oklahoma’s average is a dime less than a week ago and and 24 cents below the $3.13 …
Mitchell Talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen and the Corporation Commission is still in the news
Tuesday’s meeting of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission appears to be a routine “back to normal” kind of meeting. But is it? It’s the focus of discussion in Mitchell Talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen. Click above to view their latest podcast.
Libya’s oil production cuts sent crude prices higher Monday
Oil production cuts announced in Libya sent crude oil prices upward by 3% on Monday and was no top of the 2% gains recorded by both benchmarks last Friday. Libya’s reductions added to nagging worries about escalating conflict in the Middle East. Some analysts also say weak oil inventories at Cushing, Oklahoma, the key U.S. …
Evergy hires CFO away from OGE
Evergy’s gain is a loss for Oklahoma Gas and Electric. Evergy,Inc., the Kansas City-based power company with 1.7 million customers in Kansas and Missouri announced the hiring of W. Bryan Buckler to become the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Oct. 1 of this year. It also means OG&E will …
Lucas and House committee members think Optica leadership changes will ease concerns about Chinese influence
Months after Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas and other members of the House Science Committee he chairs expressed concerns about the Optica Foundation receiving millions of dollars from the Chinese-based company, Huawei, their concerns have eased—somewhat. It was in May when Rep. Lucas and Ranking member Zoe Lofgren of California sent a letter to Elizabeth Rogan, …
Feds offer $775 million to 21 states to clean up legacy pollution
Oklahoma is among 21 states recently offered another $775 million in federal funding to clean up abandoned and low-producing oil and gas wells. Oklahoma was offered up to $102.6 million but it’s not confirmed yet whether the state accepted the offer to continue plugging of thousands of orphan wells. OK Energy Today is awaiting …
Heat prompts SPP to issue Energy Emergency Alert
The effects of widespread high temperatures have led to tightening electric reliability conditions in Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) 14-state service territory in the central U.S. The grid that covers Oklahoma issued an Energy Emergency Alert 1 (EEA1) effective at 12:30 pm central time and until further notice. The declaration of an EEA1 does not …