The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) has issued guidance to oil and gas operators in the state after receiving a letter issued by the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes asserting tribal jurisdiction over certain environmental regulations. “Oklahoma oil and gas operators should know we are reviewing this matter closely and they should be assured the …
July 16, 2025 archive
Hilliary Communications expands with major acquisition
Hilliary Communications, a family-owned telecommunications company serving customers across rural Oklahoma, Texas, and Iowa, has announced the acquisition of TDS Telecom’s Oklahoma network operations. The acquisition adds nearly 35,000 new locations to Hilliary Communications’ service footprint, including communities across Oklahoma—many in growing rural regions from Elgin and Jones to Adair—marking a major step …
Energy briefs
** GE Vernova, the energy spin-off of GE, is investing an additional $80 million in its flagship grid solutions factory in Pennsylvania over the next two years to modernize the electric grid and meet growing demand. ** A former mining client of President Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and top campaign fundraiser Brian Ballard is …
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