More drama at the corporation commission (what’s new, right?) ahead of the Supreme’s soon-to-be-revealed decision in the legislators versus Todd Hiett situation. A look at continuing efforts to stop Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett from voting on rate cases for utilities. Scott Mitchell and Jerry Bohnen go deeper into a legislator’s efforts to stop the …
December 8, 2024 archive
Oklahoma’s Hochatown to get ODOT attention
Hochatown, the far southeast Oklahoma town that some contend was really built anew by north Texas tourism, has the strong attention of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. And it means not only needed highway improvements but construction for the next few years. Because of the rapid growth of the rental of modern-day cabins …
Chevron to spend less on cap-ex in 2025 in US
How much does the second largest oil company in the U.S. intend to spend on capital expenditures in the coming year? In a surprise move, Chevron admits it is cutting its expenses. Chevron, also one of the world’s largest companies says it intends to spend $14.5 to $15.5 billion in Cap-ex in 2025 in …
Halliburton’s 4Q results to be released in mid-January
Mark it on your calendar if you want to learn about the fourth quarter 2024 financial results for Halliburton Company. The firm, with major operations in Oklahoma, plans to release the results prior to a Jan. 22, 2025 conference call. The call will begin at 8 a.m. Central Time. The press release will be …
Energy Transfer to build nearly $3 billion new gas pipeline in the Permian Basin
Energy Transfer LP, the company that acquired Oklahoma City-based Enable Midstream in a $7.2 billion deal three years ago is expanding its operations in a nearly $3 billion deal. The Dallas based firm announced it reached a positive final investment decision for the construction of an intrastate natural gas pipeline connecting Permian Basin production …