Oklahoma energy market reacts to oil and gas price declines A sharp drop in energy fuels on Tuesday marked another difficult day for the crude oil and natural gas markets, as both commodities continued a three-day slide. Crude oil prices fell nearly 2%, and natural gas prices dropped more than 4%, signaling growing market unease …
Nuclear Power Deal Highlights Data Center Energy Demands A deal between NextEra Energy and Google will restart a nuclear power plant in Iowa that has been shut down for five years. The move underscores the growing energy demand from data centers and marks a significant revival of interest in nuclear power as a stable and …
Oklahoma Hands-Free Law Targets Safer Roads Starting Nov. 1, Oklahoma drivers face new restrictions on handheld cell phone use in active school and work zones. Whether driving an oil tanker, a utility truck, or a family car, motorists must go hands-free under House Bill 2263, authored by Rep. Nicole Miller (R-Edmond). The legislation strengthens Oklahoma’s …
AI’s Expanding Role in Oklahoma’s Energy and Healthcare Rep. Ellyn Hefner, D-Oklahoma City, led an interim study before the Public Health Committee to explore the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in Oklahoma’s healthcare and energy sectors. The study emphasized the growing importance of understanding AI’s potential to drive innovation and strengthen key industries across the …
Alliance Resource Partners Reports Strong Third Quarter Results The efforts of the Trump administration to promote coal-fired and fossil-fuel-powered energy in the United States have apparently paid off for Tulsa’s Alliance Resource Partners. The company, considered one of the largest eastern coal-mining firms, reported third quarter total revenues decreased 6.9% to $571.4 million in the …
U.S. Biofuel Capacity Growth Slows in 2024 The pace of capacity additions for U.S. biofuel production slowed sharply in 2024. According to the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports, production capacity increased by only 3% from the start of 2024 to early 2025. The report covers every category of renewable diesel, biodiesel, and sustainable …
Oklahoma Rig Count Shows Strength Amid National Growth The latest Baker Hughes rig report revealed that while U.S. drilling activity rose this week, Oklahoma’s oil and gas rig count stayed firm. The stability shows continued operational confidence in key Oklahoma energy plays despite shifting numbers nationwide. The Cana Woodford remained the most active play in …
Beale Infrastructure Confirms Coweta Data Center “Project Atlas” Oklahoma’s next data center will be built in Coweta, where the city recently sold 200 acres of land to data center developer Beale Infrastructure. While there was public speculation last week over the sale of the city-owned land, confirmation of the intentions of Beale Infrastructure came this …
OG&E cuts fuel cost adjustment for Oklahoma customers Customers of Oklahoma Gas and Electric are getting notifications of a decrease in their monthly utility bills. OG&E said it would make a fuel cost adjustment for customers beginning November 1. The utility said the average residential customer’s monthly bill would be $6.75 lower a month. OG&E …
Oklahoma’s First True Taste of Late-Fall and Early-Winter Oklahoma climatologist Gary McManus says it’s officially time to ditch the shorts and dig out the heaters.With temperatures dropping and strong gusts moving across the state, McManus warns of Oklahoma’s “first true taste of late-fall and early-winter.” He even offered his signature humor on social media: “Out …
