Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen and in the latest podcast, they focus on the tsunami of energy demand—how it’s affecting Oklahoma and the rest of the nation.
July 21, 2025 archive
Oil prices fell again on Monday and OK energy stocks tumbled
Monday’s trading produced a fall in crude oil prices as Russia boasted it could easily withstand the latest sanctions from the U.S. on its oil. Losses were reined in because of a potential fall in diesel supplies but the day brought losses for most Oklahoma energy stocks. The sanctions on Russia, the 18th …
Power grid backs off heat advisory for Oklahoma and nearby states
The hot weather this week in Oklahoma and the rest of the Midwest states isn’t as hot as originally forecasted, so the Southwest Power Pool reversed a “Weather Advisory.” The power grid explained that, “Due to improved system conditions, the SPP Balancing Authority (BA) is cancelling the Resource Advisory originally issued for Mon., July 21, 2025, …
Dallas environmentalists target two shingle factories for shutdown
Environmentalists in Dallas call them “The Toxic Twins.” And they’re launching a campaign to have the city shut them down, contending the two firms are polluting Dallas neighborhoods. The environmentalists are targeting two shingle factories, GAF in West Dallas and TAMKO in Joppa. TAMKO has several distribution centers throughout Oklahoma. Environmentalists stood outside …
More broadband to come on line in southeast Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Broadband Office will officially launch four broadband expansion projects with internet service provider Pine Telephone Company to improve access to high-speed internet service in Choctaw, Latimer, Le Flore, and McCurtain counites. In announcing the launching, the Broadband Office said the projects will significantly enhance digital access to provide economic opportunities for residents and …
Global Gas Flaring Hits Highest Level Since 2007
Global gas flaring surged for a second year in a row, wasting about $63 billion in lost energy and setting back efforts to manage emissions and boost energy security and access. Flaring, the practice of burning natural gas during oil extraction, reached 151 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2024, up 3 bcm from …
Oklahoma’s oil and gas rig count remained solid in the past week
As the U.S. saw a jump of 7 rigs to its total in the oil and gas industry, Oklahoma held steady with no declines in its plays. Baker Hughes reported Oklahoma’s count remained at 42, unchanged from the previous week and stronger than the 33 rig count reported one year ago. The Cana …
Study highlights most active growth of data centers in the U.S.
While we’ve seen a spurt in data centers in the Midwest and Southwest, including Oklahoma, a new report indicates the country’s major data center growth remains in the nation’s larger cities. The interactive report released by the Brookings Institution shows which regions of the U.S. are experiencing growth in data centers. In some …
ConocoPhillips makes application to cease to be a reporting issuer in Canada
ConocoPhillips announced that it has applied to the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC), as principal regulator, and the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) for a joint order (the Order Sought) to cease to be a reporting issuer in all jurisdictions of Canada in which it is a reporting issuer. If the Order Sought is granted …
3Q financial results to be released by Helmerich and Payne
Coming off a second quarter where it completed a major $2 billion acquisition for its long-term international growth, Tulsa-based Helmerich & Payne plans a release of its third quarter financial results in the coming few weeks. The firm will release the financial results on Thursday, August 7 and hold a conference call at …
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