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 …
October 2025 archive
Alliance Resource Partners Sees 60% Net Income Jump
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. biofuels production capacity growth slowed in 2024
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 …
Western Oklahoma rig numbers remain steady
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 …
Coweta chosen as site for state’s next data center
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 …
OGE to lower utility bills by 4.8% starting in November
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 Climatologist Warns of First True Taste of Winter
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 …
Energy Brief: Federal Actions, Global Energy Shifts
Energy Brief: U.S. and Global Energy Developments Federal Energy Actions U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that he will make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California. He says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens, a move that violates federal law. The warning sets up …
OPEC Plans Send Oil Prices Lower as Gas Prices Rise
OPEC Plans Send Oil Prices Lower as Gas Prices Rise Plans by OPEC to raise oil output sent crude prices slightly lower on Monday, while natural gas jumped more than 4%. Oklahoma analysts say the shift could influence local producers heading into winter. OPEC Meeting Sends Mixed Signals Investor optimism over a possible U.S.–China trade …
Rate hikes hitting other states not just Oklahoma ratepayers
Rate Hikes Hitting Other States, Not Just Oklahoma Ratepayers What feels like never-ending rate hikes for Oklahoma utilities is also spreading across the nation, frustrating ratepayers far beyond state lines. Oklahoma residents continue to face proposed utility increases from companies like OG&E and PSO. Now, Illinois consumers are confronting similar challenges as regulators consider huge …