A new law supported by utilities but opposed by Oklahoma regulators takes effect and the fallout is already being seen. It’s a big topic of discussion in the latest Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen podcast.
September 11, 2025 archive
Crude oil fell 2% Thursday over falling U.S. demand
Investors concerned about a possible weakening of U.S. demand and oversupply backed off Thursday, despite the threats to output from the Middle East conflict and the war in Ukraine. As a result, prices for crude oil fell 2% for the day. Reuters reported the International Energy Agency said in its monthly report that …
DEQ Water Quality advisory council to meet
Some rulemaking discussion will be held by the Department of Environmental Quality Water Quality Management Advisory Council when it meets in the coming week. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 23 and will begin at 2 p.m. at the DEQ headquarters, 707 N. Robinson in downtown Oklahoma City. Per the released agenda, …
No support from Senate Energy Committee Democrats for FERC nominees
New Mexico Democratic U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich was among those Democrats on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee who couldn’t bring himself to vote Thursday for two Trump administration nominees to serve on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The committee approved the nominations of Laura Swett and David LaCerte to fill empty …
Interior Secretary tells Europe to stop buying Russian gas
If renewable energy supporters, including those who testified recently before a State Senate committee interim hearing in Oklahoma, think the Trump administration might ease its opposition to wind and solar power, they should take deep consideration of what U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told Europe this week. U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum had …
Gasoline prices in Oklahoma are still among the lowest nationwide
With a statewide average of $2.81 per gallon of gasoline, Oklahoma is still among the top ten states with the lowest prices in the country. However, prices have also been on the increase in the past month. AAA reports the top ten lease expensive markets are: Mississippi ($2.71), Louisiana ($2.79), Arkansas ($2.79), Texas ($2.79), Tennessee …
Oklahoma’s August gross production tax revenue from oil and gas fell nearly 32%
Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ released figures this week showing what he called a “seasonal dip” in the state’s monthly revenue for August and it included a nearly 32% drop in revenue from the gross production tax on oil and gas. At the same time, Russ pointed out that the August 2025 State …
Arkansas leaders fight Entergy’s plan for a new power plant
Entergy has run into opposition in Arkansas over its plans to bild a new 754-megawatt natural-gas fired power plant southeast of Little Rock. The State Attorney General, Tim Griffin, is among those opposing the project near Pine Bluff in Jefferson County. So is the staff of the Arkansas Public Service Commission. Both asked the …
Leeward Renewable Energy among 100 top businesses to work
Leeward Renewable Energy, the Texas-based firm in the process of constructing three solar farms in eastern Oklahoma was named to Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. This marks the second consecutive year LRE has been recognized for cultivating an environment where creative ideas thrive and employees are empowered to develop …
Energy briefs
** In a surprise move, oil-and-gas giant ExxonMobil announced the acquisition of a privately owned company that produces a key ingredient used in lithium-ion batteries, The New York Times reported. The purchase offered an indication that the $470-billion company might be hedging its bets by investing in cleaner technologies viewed by many as the future of energy production and storage. …
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