By Mike W. Ray, Southwest Ledger Municipal officials in two Pushmataha County communities have lodged protests with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against a proposed hydroelectric power plant that would be built on the Kiamichi River. Complaints of the mayor of Antlers and the town board of Albion include anticipated withdrawals of enormous volumes …
October 17, 2024 archive
U.S. Rep. Brecheen makes case to FERC why Kiamichi River power project should be denied
Oklahoma Congressman Josh Brecheen made known his opposition of a proposed Kiamichi River hydroelectric power project to the chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In a letter sent this week to Willie L. Phillips, chairman of FERC, Rep. Brecheen stated, “This project would, without due process, deprive Oklahomans of the constitutional right …
Quarterly dividend declared at ONEOK
A nearly one dollar quarterly dividend was declared by the board of directors of ONEOK, Inc. The announcement explained the dividend totaled 99 cents a share and was the same amount of the dividend declared for the previous quarter. It would amount to an annualized dividend of $3.96 per share. ONEOK indicated the dividend …
Energy briefs
** Alaska officials urge a court to dismiss youth advocates’ lawsuit alleging a state-sponsored proposed liquefied natural gas pipeline and export terminal would exacerbate climate change. ** Amazon.com Inc. and billionaire financier Ken Griffin are among the backers anchoring a $500 million investment in small nuclear reactors, a burgeoning technology heralded as the next era for …
Judge hears motion to dismiss “price fixing” winter storm lawsuit
The Osage County District Judge assigned the “price fixing” lawsuit filed by Attorney General Gentner Drummond against a natural gas provider over historic high prices during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri heard arguments this week to dismiss the case. Judge Stuart Tate heard oral arguments Tuesday and took the matter under advisement. His …
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