Crude Oil Prices Slip Amid Trade Uncertainty A combination of the Federal Reserve’s latest rate cut and the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sent crude oil prices falling on Thursday.Early trading showed the decline continuing through the afternoon, with U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude closing at $60.25 per …
Federal Regulators Reject Tri-State’s Large-Load Proposal A major setback hit Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association in Colorado after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected its proposed large-load tariff meant to serve the growing power demands of data centers. FERC ruled that the proposal overstepped its jurisdiction, explaining that Tri-State’s tariff attempted to regulate retail …
Opposition Mounts Over Project Jupiter Data-Center in New Mexico Some New Mexico residents filed lawsuits over the massive Project Jupiter data-center proposal near the Texas border. They argue the plan will violate the Energy Transition Act, and that Doña Ana County approved the deal without a complete application. Lawsuits Cite Incomplete Application and State-Law Violations …
Oklahoma oil field wastewater, OCC oversight, and investigation In a bold headline, “Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground. Oklahoma regulators failed to stop it,” reported the non-profit Oklahoma journalism group, The Frontier. The news group based its investigation on the claims of a retired petroleum engineer who worked for the …
Rural Landowners Challenge Energy Expansion Projects The spread of data centers, wind farms and solar farms across the United States has sparked resistance from landowners who rarely organize protests. Yet, as renewable and digital infrastructure expands, more property owners are standing together to fight large-scale development. In Oklahoma and beyond, these projects often demand vast …
Waste Heat, Additive Manufacturing, and Oklahoma Energy Policy Oklahoma energy policy moved into the spotlight with a focused interim study. Lawmakers examined low-grade waste heat and additive manufacturing opportunities. The committee sought practical pathways to power generation and industrial efficiency. The hearing drew entrepreneurs, funders, and advanced manufacturing leaders. Their testimony highlighted near-term projects and …
$1 Billion Data Center Project Launches in Owasso Beale Infrastructure is set to break ground on a $1 billion, 500-acre data center in Owasso on Thursday, signaling another major tech investment in northeast Oklahoma. The project, known as Project Clydesdale, earned approval from Tulsa County Commissioners last month. This week, Beale also revealed plans for …
First Oklahoma Freeze Brings Icy Mornings Yes, it finally froze in Oklahoma. The first freeze of the season arrived early Wednesday morning, and a second round followed Thursday morning. For many across the state, it marked the start of true fall weather after weeks of mild temperatures. In the far western reaches of the Panhandle, …
Westinghouse Expands Nuclear Power Development in $80 Billion Plan Westinghouse Electric Co. joined forces with Cameco Corp. and Brookfield Asset Management to create a transformative partnership that will advance nuclear power technology across the United States. The companies announced the agreement on October 28, confirming plans for at least $80 billion in new nuclear reactors, …
Oklahoma Electricity Rates Remain Affordable Despite National Increases While it might appear that electricity rates in Oklahoma are climbing due to recent utility rate hikes, a new New York Times report shows that Oklahoma continues to rank among the nation’s most affordable states for electricity. According to the Times’ analysis, Oklahoma’s cost of electricity rose …
