The Arkansas Transportation Department has moved into the next phase of attempting to expand on the Biden administration’s electric vehicle charging plans. The Department is asking for proposals to build charging stations along some of the state’s highways as part of its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Program. This is part of an effort to …
Texas Congressman Brian Babin was elected to succeed Oklahoma U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas as the chairman of the next House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for the 119th Congress. Rep. Lucas, who is no longer a member of the Committee, served as chairman for the past two years. “It’s an incredible honor to be …
The future of ERCOT—-the electric grid serving only Texas. Is it closer to coming under federal control? It’s the question asked and considered by geopoliticist Peter Zeihan. Stay tuned to the very end for a surprise—-if you are an Oklahoma reader! Click here for Peter Zeihan
** Enbridge Inc. is devising plans to rapidly boost capacity on its US oil pipeline system if the incoming Trump administration succeeds in kicking off a drilling boom. Enbridge, which delivers about 5.8 million barrels of crude and liquids a day across North America, would focus on moving more oil out of the Rockies and …
The Eagle Ford oil and gas play of South Texas recorded the largest decline of drilling rigs in the past week, based on the latest Baker Hughes rig report. The Eagle Ford count dropped by two to 43 rigs. The D-J Niobrara count slipped by one to 6 rigs and the Marcellus play …
Canadian-based TransAlta reportedly has decided not to move ahead with development of its Canadian River wind farm project in McIntosh County after the project received growing opposition from legislators and landowners. “We have been informed today by TransAlta of their decision to cancel the Canadian Valley project,” said Reps. Tim Turner, R-Kinta and Neil …
Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony claims he uncovered more wrongdoing when it comes to the 2021 Winter Securitization Act used by utilities to extend their storm costs to ratepayers for 25 years or more. He didn’t hold back in his last filing as a state regulator and of course, it was a topic of discussion …
The furloughs implemented by EV maker Canoo when it shut down its Oklahoma City manufacturing plant last month prompted one legislator to fill a bill to ban EV makers from obtaining cash from a state incentive program. Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, filed Senate Bill 294 which would stop electric vehicle manufacturers from receiving any …
In one of his last filings as a Corporation Commissioner following 36 years in the elective-statewide office, Bob Anthony stated he believes he has uncovered more evidence of wrongdoing regarding the bond securitization used by utilities following the 2021 Winter Storm Uri. He also accused Commissioner Todd Hiett and General administrator Brandy Wreath, who …
On Monday, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission will see a new makeup as Brian Bingman, who won the general election in November of 2024, will be sworn into office succeeding Bob Anthony. Bingman will take the oath of office administered by Supreme Court Vice-Chief Justice Dana Kuehn during a ceremony at the State Capitol. The …
