Mother Nature and the possible stormy winds she will bring to Oklahoma on Friday have forced a rescheduling of the latest Oklahoma Broadband Office expansion project. The office announced the official launch of projects in Lindsay planned for Friday was reset to Friday, March 28. Expected high winds were blamed for the new …
March 2025 archive
Oil tank finder system announced by Corporation Commission
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Petroleum Storage Tank Division has published a new tool to its web page to help environmental firms and the public locate both above and below ground tanks across the state. The OCC PST Data Finder is an interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) App that maps active, inactive and temporarily closed …
ONG wants authority to increase rates
Oklahoma Natural Gas Co. is in the hunt for higher rates. The utility recently filed a request with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for approval of what is called a Performance Based Rate change, one totaling $41,504,750 and would mean a few more dollars a month for ratepayers. If approved, it would mean an increase …
Governor credits Oklahoma’s energy growth in landing new Google data center
Gov. Kevin Stitt says it’s because of the state’s energy developments which created one of the most affordable and reliable grids in the nation that companies such as Google are moving to Oklahoma. It’s what he said in response to Google’s announcement of a $3 billion data center to be built in Stillwater. No …
Sen. Mullin tries again to stop EPA from limiting sales of gas powered vehicles
Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin isn’t giving up on his fight against California and the EPA from telling vehicle buyers they can’t buy gas-powered vehicles. “I will not sit back and allow the federal government to make purchasing choices for consumers in Oklahoma.” He’s reintroduced the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act to limit the …
Energy briefs
** The Trump administration announced a wave of regulatory rollbacks on Wednesday including a repeal of Biden-era emissions limits on power plants and automobiles, as well as reduced protections for waterways. ** The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it is starting efforts to reverse the Biden administration’s vehicle emissions rules that would force …
Regulators to consider PSO request for $730 million gas plant
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners may have a decision Thursday on the request of Public Service Company of Oklahoma for approval to complete the $730 million acquisition of a gas plant in Jenks. An administrative law judge had been hearing arguments for and against the request since last week. Commissioners announced Wednesday they would meet at …
Mammoth Energy Services reveals change in accounting
Oklahoma City’s Mammoth Energy Services says it is switching accounting firms. In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the energy company announced “the dismissal” of Grant Thornton LLP as the firm’s independent registered public accounting firm and hired Deloitte & Touche LLP. Grant Thornton was informed of the decision on March 10 …
Big gain for crude oil prices on Wednesday
Tighter than expected oil and fuel inventories played a role Wednesday in the 2% gain for crude oil prices. The 1.4 million barrel increase was less than the 2-million barrel rise expected by forecasters. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.43 or 2.2% to $67.68 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude …
Southwest Power Pool makes executive appointment
The regional transmission grid of which Oklahoma is a member, the Southwest Power Pool announced the naming of a chief of staff. Emily Pennel will assume her new duties in reporting to incoming SPP President and Chief Executive Officer Lanny Nickell, effective April 1. Pennel joined SPP in 2006. For the past two …