Windfarm and solar farm setbacks, a hot topic in the last legislative session in Oklahoma will take center stage Monday when a state House interim study on the issue will be held at the capitol. A former state attorney general will be among those testifying. Reps. Nick Archer (R-Elk City) and Jim …
September 2025 archive
Nation’s oil and gas rig activity makes major jump
While the number of oil and gas rigs in Oklahoma held steady over the past week, the U.S. total jumped upward by 7 rigs, reaching a total of 549. The Baker Hughes Rig Count, released Friday, reported Oklahoma was unchanged this week with 42 active rigs. Nationally, the gain of 7 rigs included …
Texas loses EPA fight over ozone pollution in downwind states
A U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans upheld an EPA ruling against Texas in a legal fight in which Texas denied its emissions significantly contributed to ozone pollution in downwind states. The fight started in 2012 when Texas submitted what is known as a State Implementation Plan with the Environmental …
Albuquerque chosen as site of $1 billion nuclear fusion research campus
New Mexico state leaders are calling it a major win for the state—–chosen by a California-based nuclear fusion energy company to build a $1 billion research and manufacturing campus. Pacific Fusion announced it chose Albuquerque’s Mesa del Sol as the site for the facility. The firm narrowed down the choice as Albuquerquer was …
Fermi America announces next major step in development of Amarillo data center campus
(Fermi America™ and Siemens Energy teams at the signing ceremony in New York City. Pictured from left to right: Ross Berger, Larry Kellerman, Richard Reisig, Gianluigi DiGiovanni, Luke Baker, Toby Neugebauer, Andreas Pistauer, Harrison Kulick, and Nate Neugebauer.) Fermi America, in partnership with the Texas Tech University System, is announcing two landmark letters …
Drone attacks on Russian refineries sent crude prices climbing on Friday
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries produced a gain in crude oil prices on Friday. The attacks resulted in a cut in Russia’s fuel exports. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 71 cents or 1.02% to settle at $70.13 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate, the benchmark in the U.S. finished up …
Assignments on energy committees made by Oklahoma House Speaker
Committee assignments in the Oklahoma House were announced by Speaker-Elect Kyle Hilbert. The heads of the various committees were included in the announcement for the second session of the 60th legislative following some changes in House membership. The appointments are of those members who will have a great deal of influence on energy related …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—data centers and demand for more electricity
Why do we spend so much time discussing data centers and the exploding demand for electrical power? Good question and Scott Mitchell and Jerry Bohnen provide the answer on their latest podcast of Mitchell talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen.
U.S. utilities invest $178B in grid, PSO joins trend
PSO’s $1.2 Billion Filing Reflects Nationwide Utility Investment The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has filed with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for approval of $1.2 billion in energy projects, underscoring a national trend of utility-driven capital spending to strengthen the grid and prepare for new demand. The filing follows the Edison Electric Institute’s (EEI) …
Shale Oil Faces Decline, Firms Eye Overseas Drilling
Shale Oil Decline Raises Concerns as Firms Look Overseas A new Dallas Federal Reserve report warns of a slowdown in oil production across Texas, New Mexico, and Louisiana, sparking industry debate over whether shale oil production is entering its twilight. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) also projects a potential drop in U.S. …