Oil Prices close higher after early weakness After dropping earlier in the day, crude Oil Prices closed up on Monday and at the same time, Oklahoma Energy stocks had a strong day in trading. However, intraday reversals remain common inside high-volatility macro environments. Traders say upside recovery strength shows that crude markets remain extremely reactive …
November 10, 2025 archive
Google to build third data center in Oklahoma
Google isn’t backing away from developing yet another metropolitan data center campus, announcing it intends to spend billions more for such a center in Muskogee. Mayor Patrick Cale made the announcement in a recent State of the City address, stating Google will build “two major data centers” representing a multi-billion dollar investment in the …
Army Veteran energizes communities with OGE
When Tanner Vosvick hung up his U.S. Army uniform, he wasn’t ready to stop serving. A former Field Artillery Officer, Vosvick wanted a career built on teamwork, discipline and purpose, where he could keep making a difference. Today, he leads a different kind of team, charged with protecting OG&E’s systems and helping deliver reliable power for communities across Oklahoma and western Arkansas. For Vosvick, the uniform may have changed, but the sense of duty remains the same. …
Interior Department releases 2025 List of Critical Minerals
List identifies 60 minerals essential to U.S. economy, national security and supply chains The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, published the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national security that face potential risks from disrupted supply chains. “In 2017, President Trump set a goal of …
Few changes seen where rigs are drilling in Oklahoma
Oklahoma went another week with no change in its active oil and gas exploration, according to the most recent Rig Count released by the Baker Hughes Co. The state’s count of 42 was unchanged from the previous week although there were changes in the different oil and gas plays in the state. The …
Energy Brief: Solar Panels, FAA Orders, Nuclear Disputes
Solar Panel Maker Qcells Furloughs 1,300 Workers Solar panel maker Qcells announces it will furlough 1,000 workers and 300 staffing agency employees at its Georgia factories. U.S. customs officials detained shipments of solar cells at U.S. ports because of a 2021 law banning imports from a region of China. These detentions disrupt manufacturing continuity. Qcells …
Lawsuit stops $12 billion data center near Kansas City
Hyperscale Data Center sparks major legal fight While some Oklahoma residents voiced opposition and raised questions about data centers during public meetings, residents in Kansas City took it further by filing a lawsuit to stop a $12 billion hyperscale data center. The lawsuit challenged the center after its zoning received initial approval by the Unified …
OERB scholarship awards total $523,500 for students
scholarship funding targets next generation talent A noteworthy amount of scholarship dollars will be awarded to students at state universities studying petroleum-related fields. With a steadfast dedication to supporting the next generation of leaders, the people of Oklahoma Energy Oil and Natural Gas are announcing $523,500 in scholarship funds will be awarded to 97 students …
Appeals Court sides with Water Board in poultry farm fight
Oklahoma Court decision strengthens OWRB authority In a back and forth 8-year old legal fight over a poultry farm and alleged water pollution in Delaware County, the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals upheld a judge’s ruling in support of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. High stakes for water law and groundwater governance In a recent …
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