Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners admit they held another non-public meeting last week to discuss several related issues about the plugging of nonproducing natural gas wells as well as carbon sequestration wells. But the closed meeting also revealed another potential constitutional issue for the regulators because of a new state law passed in the recent legislative …
(Danielle Prokop / Source NM) A New Mexico regulatory board recently turned aside voiced opposition to a plan to allow more use of oil and gas wastewater. Opponents argued before the Water Quality Control Commission for nearly three hours, contending the proposed expansion of wastewater use would lead to contamination of the state’s limited …
As the data center boom grows across the country, including in Oklahoma and adjacent states, the industry is pushing for more help from the government in order to ensure there is available electrical power. The industry’s group, called the Data Center Coalition, is asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to continue with rules covering …
Environmentalists in Colorado are so anti-natural gas that the state has become the first in the nation to require health warning labels on gas stoves sold in the state. And it’s led to a lawsuit by manufacturers who challenged the law when it went into effect earlier in the month. They are asking …
With a new school year well underway, classrooms across Oklahoma and western Arkansas are buzzing with energy, ideas and the dedication of teachers who go above and beyond for their students. To honor these outstanding educators, Oklahoma Gas & Electric Company (OG&E) has launched its Power Educator of the Month program, a new initiative that …
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on a draft recovery plan for the peppered chub, an endangered fish native to prairie rivers in the Southwest. The overall goal of the recovery plan is to support multiple self-sustaining peppered chub populations into the foreseeable future. A 30-day public comment period on the …
The company that turned cow manure (poop) into natural gas discovered it’s not as profitable as it expected. NLC Energy, a company that owns and operates renewable natural gas facilities that convert manure and other organic waste has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. NLC Energy Denmark LLC filed in the Eastern District of Wisconsin. …
The Association of Central Oklahoma Governments and the Indian Nations Council of Governments announced the relaunch of Drive EV Oklahoma, a statewide initiative to promote electric vehicle adoption that prioritizes cleaner air, better health, and lower transportation costs for Oklahomans. Drive EV Oklahoma, formerly the Oklahoma Electric Vehicle Coalition, brings together a diverse alliance …
As leaders in Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. come closer to a possible meeting to end the fighting in Ukraine, one thing is certain…traders are growing optimistic a deal will be reached and tough sanctions on Russian crude oil won’t have to be implemented. It led to a fall of about $1 a barrel …
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners will hold a meeting Wednesday afternoon and at least one complicated issue could be resolved concerning Public Service Company of Oklahoma. At hand is PSO’s request concerning a Net Operating Loss Carry Forward request. The NOLC pertains to the utility’s request which involves when a business’es expenses exceed its income …
