Two new members were recently named to the board of directors for the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board. They are Mark Brown of Camino Natural Resources and Curtis Johnson of Citizen Energy. Brown is the Executive Vice President of Land and Business Development at Camino Natural Resources. He joined Camino in July 2017, shortly after its …
November 2024 archive
Energy briefs
** AT&T said it had struck a $1 billion multi-year deal with Corning to buy fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions, as the U.S. telecom giant looks to expand its high-speed internet services. ** Boeing reportedly dismantled its global diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) department as part of an overhaul of its operations ordered by the company’s …
3Q earnings report to be released by SandRidge Energy
Oklahoma City’s SandRidge Energy will release its third quarter earnings report this week. The release on Wednesday, Nov. 6 after the close of trading will give investors an idea whether the company improved after second quarter net earnings fell from the first quarter of the year. SandRidge also plans a conference call on Thursday, …
Canoo shares plunged on company warning it might be unable to remain in business
Another warning that it might fail sent Canoo stock plunging nearly 27% on Friday. It came in the form of a blunt warning from company leadership….failure might be close at hand. “Our management has performed an analysis of our ability to continue as a going concern and has identified substantial doubt about our …
Oklahoma slipped by one, US unchanged in latest rig count
Oklahoma’s oil and gas rig count fell by one in the past week to 42 active rigs in the state, based on the latest Rig Count by Baker Hughes Co. released on Friday. A year ago, Oklahoma had 36 active oil and gas rigs. The new report indicated the total of oil and gas …
State Transportation Commissioners to meet Monday
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s monthly meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City. Members of the public and media are invited to attend or watch the livestream. Items to be addressed at the meeting: Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz and commissioners will …
Oil tank battery fire investigated near El Reno
A Friday night oilfield tank battery explosion is under investigation by firefighters in El Reno. The explosion happened at a site near SW 27 and S. Airport Road. KOCO TV reported one homeowner caught the explosion on camera. No injuries were reported and firefighters let the fire burn itself out.
Mitchell Talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen—a discussion how the Attorney General shut down a Corporation Commissioner’s investigation
An Attorney General’s legal opinion that ended Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony’s own investigation of the allegations against Commissioner Todd Hiett. What are the politics of the ruling and the request by Commission Chair Kim David? Click in to listen to the explanation and commentary.
OKC gets $2 million grant to improve sidewalks
The City of Oklahoma was recently awarded nearly $2 million in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grants from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to fund pedestrian improvements near five elementary schools. The grants will, in part, fund sidewalks around the following Oklahoma City schools. Bodine Elementary (and Metrotech Bryant Campus). Bryant Avenue from SE 45th Street …
OGE warns customers of reported scams in the state
Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) is reminding customers to be aware of scams targeting residents across its service area. Customers have notified OG&E about payment scams and the electric company wants customers to stay safe and aware. “OG&E has safe, convenient options for our customers to pay their bill. Unfortunately, bad actors …