New Mexico state legislators were greeted this week on their opening day of the legislative session with climate justice protesters. They blockaded a street in front of the Roundhouse and demanded lawmakers take immediate climate action. They also called for protection for stolen, sacred lands and of their futures. Click here for Source New …
January 2025 archive
Hydrogen-powered nanogrid unveiled in New Mexico
The Army has unveiled a self-sufficient hydrogen power grid at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. It’s considered a pioneering move to sustainable energy by the Army’s Engineer Research and Development Center. The nanogrid at WSMR utilizes renewable hydrogen fuel, replacing conventional diesel generators that are often bulky and noisy, …
Government forecasts lower gasoline prices in 2025
The same week that gasoline prices shot up 13 cents on average in Oklahoma,(see OK Energy Today) the government came out with a report predicting lower prices in 2025 and 2026. The prediction, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, expects lower gasoline prices because of anticipated lower crude oil prices. Data source: U.S. Energy Information …
ONEGAS approves increased dividend
The board of directors of ONE Gas, Inc. on Tuesday increased the dividend for the first quarter 2025 by 1 cent per share to 67 cents per share, resulting in an annualized dividend of $2.68 per share. The dividend is payable March 7, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business Feb. …
Gasoline prices jump 16 cents in Oklahoma
Gasoline prices are up from a week ago as crude oil prices hovered around $80 a barrel. Oklahoma saw a 13-cent jump in the past week moving from $2.58 a gallon last week to $2.71 this week, according to AAA. However, GasBuddy also found gasoline pumped at $2.34 a gallon in Ardmore and $2.37 …
Trump’s energy emergency declaration sent crude prices down on Tuesday
A day after President Trump declared a national energy emergency, crude oil prices reacted Tuesday by falling 1% internationally and nearly 3% in the U.S. The declaration is part of Trump’s plan to boost domestic production and at the same time, Macquarie predicts a larger drawdown in weekly domestic supplies. West Texas Intermediate for …
Feds predict lower oil prices in 2025
The prediction of the U.S. Energy Information Administration about crude oil prices in 2025 isn’t exactly bright and cheery. It believes prices will be much lower throughout the remainder of the year. Below is the forecast: We forecast benchmark Brent crude oil prices will fall from an average of $81 per barrel (b) in …
Electric grid agency ends weather advisory
Even though some record lower temperatures were recorded in Oklahoma Tuesday, the Southwest Power Pool, the agency controlling the electric grid in Oklahoma and 13 other states, brought an end to its Resource Advisory issued because of the extreme and bitterly cold weather. “Due to improving forecast system conditions,” the agency said it ended …
Devon Energy to provide more community grants
Devon Energy has opened applications for its 2025 Inclusion Grants, dedicated to supporting organizations that accelerate community growth and innovation across its operational areas. “Devon focuses on building strong, thriving communities,” said Marla Freeman, manager of community relations for Devon. “By partnering with organizations that empower underserved and underrepresented groups, we are helping to …
Eminent domain the target of numerous Oklahoma legislators
When protesters rallied earlier in the month at the Oklahoma state capitol, they complained about the use of eminent domain by utilities wanting to build large transmission lines and by wind and solar farm developers. Legislators were obviously paying attention, based on the number of bills filed on the very topic of eminent domain. …
