Summer is here, and to help keep residents safe and cool in the heat, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) recently donated fans to seniors and families with low-income in the Oklahoma City area. Dozens of OG&E volunteers handed out 465 fans in the Oklahoma City area to those who may be at higher …
July 11, 2025 archive
Nation’s oil and gas rig count fell for the 11th straight week and Oklahoma was part of it
For the 11th consecutive week, the nation’s number of active oil and gas drilling rigs declined in the past week, reaching the lowest total since October 2021. The U.S. rig count fell by two to 537, reported Baker Hughes Co. on Friday. The decline included one oil rig, leaving 424 in service while …
Energy briefs
** As the death toll from the Texas tragedy continues to rise, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin has fueled claims about weather manipulation and has tasked his agency to investigate them including such things as geoengineering and contrails. ** Bill Nye “The Science Guy” said that fossil fuel companies and U.S. Congress neglecting the climate crisis is …
Latest global worries sent crude oil up 2% on Friday
Friday saw crude oil prices gain 2% as the International Energy Agency described the market as “tighter.” Plus, trading was affected by tariffs and possible more sanctions against Russia. According to the IEA, demand is supported by peak summer refinery runs to meet travel and power generation. West Texas Intermediate crude finished up $1.88 …
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—an interview with Sen. Lankford about the OBBB’s immediate impact on state energy
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen as they discussed what Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford revealed about President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill and its impact on Oklahoma’s energy industries. Lankford was interviewed by Bohnen about the OBBB. Read more