The Oklahoma Corporation Commission invited ICE agents to help with trucking enforcement and as a result 130 commercial drivers were taken off the interstates and highways in the past week. Agents of the U.S, Immigration and Customs Enforcement were welcomed to share space at the Beckham County Port of Entry last week in …
September 2025 archive
Oklahoma Rig Count Holds Steady
Oklahoma Rig Count Holds Steady Oklahoma’s oil and gas rig count was unchanged this week, according to the latest Baker Hughes Rig Count. The state continues to record 42 active rigs in operation. The Cana Woodford play remains the busiest area of drilling in the state, reporting 18 active rigs. The Granite Wash, which extends …
Energy Secretary focuses on run to be Oklahoma’s next Attorney General
Oklahoma Energy Secretary Jeff Starling announced his candidacy a few months ago for State Attorney General. He wants to succeed Attorney General Gentner Drummond who is making a full-force run to become Governor. Drummond, a Republican, has been an outspoken critic of green energy plans that were emphasized by the Biden administration. He …
Empire Petroleum Issues $4M Promissory Note
Empire Petroleum Secures $4 Million Financing Deal Empire Petroleum Corporation has entered into a new $4 million promissory note agreement with investor Phil E. Mulacek, according to the company’s latest SEC filing. The financing is aimed at supporting the company’s oil and gas drilling program and boosting working capital. Details of the Promissory Note from …
Lawmakers Take Up Wind and Solar Setbacks
Lawmakers Take Up Wind and Solar Setbacks Wind farm and solar farm setbacks, a hot topic during Oklahoma’s last legislative session, will take center stage Monday at the state Capitol. Lawmakers will hold a joint interim study to review concerns about health, safety, land use, and the broader impacts of renewable energy development. Reps. Nick …
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 …