A study by researchers at the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank concluded that lithium developers are facing some tough economic challenges as they attempt to meet U.S. expectations to reduce reliance on China-dominated supply chains. The report identified 66 of such efforts across the nation to bring new lithium projects online but it did …
NextEra to Announce Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results NextEra Energy, Inc., one of the nation’s largest renewable energy firms, will release its third-quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, October 28. The company will post its official release at www.NextEraEnergy.com/FinancialResults and issue an advisory through PR Newswire. The results will only be available …
By Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has vowed to “continue its operation” to collect and dispose of the saltwater discharging from a site in Caddo County for the past month “until such time as the flow stops,” agency spokesman Trey Davis told Southwest Ledger. The saltwater “purge” was flowing Oct. …
Bill Gates and his TerraPower push ahead in making a case to build a small modular nuclear generating plant in Kansas, arguing it would be far more efficient compared to the Wolf Creek Nuclear power plant that was finished in 1985. While Oklahoma is in the midst of studying whether it wants to …
Public Meeting Set for Wednesday in Miami The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will host a public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Miami Public Library, 200 N. Main Street, to update residents on the cleanup progress at the former BF Goodrich tire plant. The meeting will include a 10-minute presentation from DEQ …
New Leadership for Muskogee Lithium Project Stardust Power Inc., a leading lithium development company, has taken a major step forward in its Muskogee, Oklahoma project. The company announced that Kenneth Pitts will serve as Construction and Subcontracts Director, overseeing refinery construction and subcontract portfolios. Based in Houston, Pitts will direct large-scale onsite projects and coordinate …
Gas Prices Hit New Lows Across Oklahoma Oklahoma now has the cheapest gasoline in the United States. AAA reported the statewide average dropped to $2.55 per gallon, the lowest in the nation. Some drivers are finding even cheaper prices — Midwest City stations posted prices as low as $2.09, according to GasBuddy. This week’s average …
Leak Sends 15 People to Hospital An ammonia leak at the CVR nitrogen plant in Coffeyville, Kansas hospitalized at least 15 people this past weekend. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Saturday, triggering alarms and emergency response from multiple towns. EMS calls came in from Independence, Caney, Tyro, and Cherryvale. Some patients were taken …
EV Tax Credits Pulled Back Ford and General Motors have officially withdrawn their plans to continue offering the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax rebate, ending months of uncertainty for EV buyers. Both automakers had explored legal workarounds to extend the incentive after Congress killed the program in late September, but the companies now confirm they …
A Celebration of Oklahoma’s Energy Strength Oklahoma’s energy sector gathered in full force for the 28th Annual Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas Expo, held at the Bennett Event Center on the OKC Fairgrounds. The event drew an estimated 4,000 attendees, cementing its status as the state’s largest oil and gas industry gathering. Hosted by the …
