Oklahoma regulators are moving ahead with a study into possible nuclear development in the state but they expressed their doubts and criticism during a Thursday meeting at the State Capitol. All three Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners expressed some dismay that the study required by SB130, a bill passed by the legislature and signed into …
October 9, 2025 archive
Crude oil prices dropped on word of a peace deal in Gaza
The peace agreement reached between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas sent crude oil prices falling Thursday by more than 1%. Oklahoma energy stocks followed with the same kind of losses for the day. West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.04 a barrel or 1.7% to settle at $61.51 on the New …
ODOT Commissioners forced to adjust construction plan
Construction and Asset Plan rebalancing adjusted due to rising costs The Oklahoma Department of Transportation released its Federal Fiscal Year 2026–2033 Eight-Year Construction Work Plan Monday, outlining more than 1,200 critically-needed highway and bridge projects across the state valued at more than $7.7 billion. The Plan is ODOT’s roadmap for addressing safety, pavement and bridge needs across …
Electric grid expects increased demand from warmer weather
SPP Issues Resource Advisory for 14-State Grid Including Oklahoma Warmer temperatures and increased demand for electricity prompted the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) to issue a Resource Advisory October 10th. The alert covers SPP’s entire 14-state grid region, which includes Oklahoma. The advisory takes effect at 12:00 p.m. CT on the 10th and is expected to …
3Q earnings report coming from ONEOK
ONEOK Prepares for Q3 Earnings After Strong $841M Quarter Tulsa-based ONEOK Inc. plans to release its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, October 28, after markets close. The company’s management team will host a conference call the next morning, Wednesday, October 29 at 10 a.m. CST, to review results and discuss future expectations. The upcoming report …
Holtec ends New Mexico nuclear waste storage project
New Mexico Declares Victory Over Holtec Project As Oklahoma explores the future of nuclear energy, neighboring New Mexico is celebrating a decisive win. This week, Holtec International ended its long-running plan to build a temporary nuclear waste storage facility in the southeastern part of the state. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praised the decision as a …
Quarter of Canceled Energy Awards Issued After Biden Loss
Oklahoma Unaffected by Federal Energy Award Cancellations Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the cancellation of more than 300 Department of Energy financial awards made under the Biden administration. None of the canceled projects were located in Oklahoma. The state, which typically leans Republican in presidential elections, did not receive any of the original awards. Last …
New Mexico Advances PFAS Protection Rules for 2026
New Mexico Pushes Forward on PFAS Rules New Mexico is moving closer to enforcing its PFAS Protection Act.The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has asked the Environmental Improvement Board to approve new rules that will start in July 2026. These rules carry out House Bill 212, which bans or labels consumer products containing toxic PFAS …
U.S. Oil Output Hits 13.6M Barrels, Prices to Drop
Record Oil Production Sets New Benchmark The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported record-breaking oil output for July, reaching 13.6 million barrels per day.That figure tops the previous month’s total of 13.5 million barrels per day and marks a major milestone for the country’s energy sector. The EIA’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook also predicted sustained …
Energy Briefs: Coal Sale Delay, Chevron Fire, China Controls
Coal Lease Sale Postponed After Weak Montana Auction The Trump administration has postponed a scheduled coal lease sale in Wyoming just two days after a disappointing turnout in Montana.An Interior Department spokesperson confirmed that the sale — which included 3,508 acres of federal coal reserves in Campbell and Converse counties — had been set for …
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