EIA adjusts forecast for U.S. oil production as producers set a record in July 2025 The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts in its October Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) that U.S. crude oil production will average 13.5 million barrels per day in both 2025 and 2026, both slightly higher than the agency’s September forecast. EIA data show …
October 7, 2025 archive
House Committee explores challenges of Oklahoma Corporation Commission
The Oklahoma House Energy Committee heard a study, led by Chair Rep. Nick Archer, R-Elk City, examining the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (OCC) regulation of the state’s oil and gas industry, including workforce challenges, orphan well plugging and seismic activity. Archer said the study was designed to give legislators and stakeholders a clear look …
OGE’s first ever Power Educator of the Month named in OKC
Students, staff members and OG&E representatives Monday honored Douglass High School teacher Jacklyn Noiel as the first-ever Power Educator of the Month. Noiel, who teaches Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) and Leadership, was chosen for her outstanding dedication to students and her ability to inspire and energize future leaders. As part of the …
Energy briefs —North Dakota’s climate change while Ukraine hits more Russian oil refineries
** North Dakota will stop studying ways the state can address climate change without harming its economy under an EPA-funded program started by the Biden administration. ** Multiple Republican candidates for Iowa governor say they would support legislation that bans the use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines as the topic continues to play a …
Renewable energy company Allete sold in $6.2 billion deal
Allete, the Minnesota-based renewable energy company with at least two wind farms in Oklahoma, has a new owner. The company was sold in a $6.2 billion deal to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Blackrock’s Global Infrastructure Partners The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Friday unanimously approved the $6.2 billion sale of …
ONEOK fire at south Texas fractionation complex—employees escaped injury
ONEOK, Inc. announced that on Oct. 6, 2025, a fire occurred in the heating system of ONEOK’s MB-4 fractionator, which is one of the facilities located at ONEOK’s Mont Belvieu, Texas, fractionation complex. The Tulsa-based company thanked the employees, first responders and community members who worked together to respond quickly to the …
AG defends utility, regulators and one-page audit
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond called for an audit of spending by former Oklahoma Education State Superintendent Ryan Walters following his department, but at the same time has come out publicly defending a one-page audit of billions of dollars in bonds following the 2021 Winter Storm Yuri that hit the state four …
Crude oil prices steady after Tuesday’s trading—investors left wondering about OPEC+ increased production
Tuesday’s oil trading resulted in minor losses for both Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude. Analysts said the small changes in prices was because investors were still weighing the small increase in oil production by OPEC+ countries for November. They had originally expected the increase to be large and cause a potential …
OGE faces opposition over request to charge ratepayers for Construction Work in Progress
The move by Oklahoma Gas and Electric to use a controversial new law allowing ratepayers to be hit with higher charges to pay for energy projects under construction has some opponents. The utility is using the Construction Work in Progress aspect of SB998 which became law without the signature of Oklahoma Gov. …
State regulators to vote on OGE’s request to raise rates due to construction projects
A move by Oklahoma Gas and Electric to take advantage of a barely month-old new law that allows utilities to charge ratepayers while construction is underway on projects will go before Oklahoma regulators on Wednesday. The utility, hoping to seize on the prospects of SB998, the bill that became law without the signature …
