California’s EV mandate that spread across the West Coast and into some East Coast states was just unplugged this week by the U.S. Senate and Oklahoma Sens. James Lankford and Markwayne Mulling helped pull the plug on the green energy effort pushed by the Biden administration. Lankford and Mullin were among those who …
Word that OPEC+ might consider increasing oil production at its meeting in June sent crude oil prices falling on Thursday. It raised worries that the global supply might be far more than demand. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known collectively as OPEC+, are discussing whether to make another …
The headline in the monthly Tulsa Ports report declared in bold letters, “Welcome Emirates Global Aluminium–shaping Inola’s Future with Opportunity.” “We’re thrilled to welcome Emirates Global Aluminium, the world’s largest producer of premium aluminium, to the Tulsa Port of Inola as they move forward with plans to develop the first new primary aluminium production …
The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank reports manufacturing in its Tenth District, which includes Oklahoma, dipped this month. Megan Williams, associate economist and survey manager said the May Manufacturing Survey showed manufacturing activity “contracted slightly” but expectations for future activity remained “somewhat positive.” “Regional factory activity continued to decline in May, and raw materials …
With an increased demand for natural gas in the U.S., Williams Cos. realizes there must also be increased storage capacity of natural gas. That’s why the Tulsa company is in the process of expanding its storage capabilities in underground salt caverns. Williams CEO Alan Armstrong recently noted that storage is critical to keep up …
The back story of the $4 billion Inola aluminum smeltering plant deal and Corporation Commissioners face “fish or cut bait” time over a controversial PSO request. They’re the latest topics of Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen. Their talk focuses on a PSO request and how a decision is connected to the plant.
“A betrayal of Oklahoma’s rural communities.” It’s what Chandler Rep. Jim Shaw has accused Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton of over the death of the so-called wind setback bill, SB2. He’s angry over the failure of the Senate to take up the bill he supported as part of his anti-wind stance. Shaw said the …
The growing movement against further expansion of wind generation projects in Oklahoma can be an emotional argument—sometimes, pitting friend against friend, neighbor against neighbor and leading to bitter arguments. But this movement isn’t just in Oklahoma. Take for instance the state of Wyoming where projects that will eventually spread over more than 180,000 acres …
In voting early Thursday morning to help pass President Trump’s One Big Beautiful tax bill, Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice praised the measure for what it will do for America’s energy industry. “Restore America’s Energy Dominance- Empower American energy producers; dismantle burdensome Green New Deal regulations; reform the permitting process; and boost our energy security,” …
Stillwater city leaders unveiled a $210 million dollar water improvement plan this week and indicated they hope to begin construction on a new water line sometime in a year. The project includes expansion of a water treatment plant and the construction of a 7-mile pipeline to nearby Lake McMurtry. According to a report …
