Not only did Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners get an earful of complaints from ratepayers about the prospect of paying for utility natural gas projects while they are under construction—so did Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, the firm first in line to ask for such a rate hike. Ten ratepayers, who took the time to …
Growing concerns about possible increased production of Russian oil sent prices up about 1% in Wednesday’s trading and at the same time, there were more worries about increased U.S. oil consumption. Prices actually hit a one-week high, reaching the highest brent close since September 30 and the highest WTI finished since September 29. …
Industry Leaders Converge at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Energy producers and executives from across the region gathered Thursday for the Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas Expo at the State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.The annual event, a highlight for Oklahoma’s energy sector, celebrates innovation, community, and the people who power the oil and gas industry. Running …
State Leaders Promise More Highway Enforcement Sweeps The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) plans to expand and continue enforcement operations following a major multi-agency sweep that led to more than 120 arrests at the I-40 port of entry in Beckham County. Commissioner Tim Tipton said the crackdown marked just the beginning of a broader …
PSO Begins Major Transmission Line Rebuild Near Chickasha The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has launched a $11 million project to rebuild five miles of electric transmission line near Chickasha.Known as the South Chickasha Transmission Improvements Project, the initiative will modernize the region’s energy infrastructure and strengthen the grid for customers across Grady County. …
Tulsa Executive Takes Helm of National Energy Group The American Gas Association (AGA) has elected Sid McAnnally, president and CEO of ONE Gas, Inc., as Chair of its Board of Directors for 2026.The Tulsa-based company serves more than 2.3 million customers through its divisions—Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service, and Texas Gas Service. McAnnally’s selection …
Strong Q2 Sets High Bar for Ovintiv’s Next Report After posting more than $1 billion in operating cash flow in the second quarter, Ovintiv Inc. is preparing to release its third-quarter earnings in early November. Investors are watching closely to see whether the company can keep its momentum going. The Denver-based oil and gas producer, …
State Begins Work on Nuclear Energy Study Oklahoma regulators are moving forward with the state’s first comprehensive nuclear energy feasibility study. The effort follows a new law, Senate Bill 130, signed in June by Gov. Kevin Stitt, requiring the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) to evaluate whether nuclear power can play a role in the state’s …
Market Conditions Slow Exxon’s Mega-Project Oil giant Exxon Mobil is tapping the brakes on one of its biggest U.S. industrial investments. The Houston-based company confirmed it will pause construction of its proposed $10 billion plastics manufacturing complex in rural Calhoun County, Texas. The project, known as Coastal Plain Venture, was expected to break ground within …
Oilfield Waste Dumping Case Sparks Outrage in Wyoming A court case in Wyoming is stirring national outrage over how lightly environmental crimes are punished in the oil and gas sector. Two oilfield supervisors, Darwin Crawford and Mark Orchard of Baggs, Wyoming, were sentenced for ordering illegal dumping that federal prosecutors say permanently damaged public …
