Growing attempts by the U.S. to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine created more concern that such an agreement could lead to increased global oil supplies. As a result, crude oil prices on Friday fell nearly 3% in the states and 2% across the world. West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 2.6% to settle …
November 22, 2025 archive
Democrats want Inspector General audit of Goddard Closures
Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Science Committee Democratic Members sent a letter to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) requesting a formal audit of the agency’s recent actions regarding widespread closures and relocations at the Goddard Space Flight Center including its main campus in Greenbelt, Maryland. “What is happening right now at Goddard is …
Aerospace funding focus of House committee hearing
Funding prospects for Oklahoma’s Aerospace program will be under the spotlight this week at the state capitol where a House subcommittee will explore the subject. The House Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee will meet Tuesday morning at 9:30 at the capitol. During much of the 2-hour scheduled meeting, discussion will focus on the …
Rep. Bice says no more Biden energy plans
After the record long, Democrat-driven shutdown, the House advanced major pieces of legislation to address energy, crime, and deregulation. Rep. Stephanie Bice, in a recent statement said it shows Congress “remains committed to unleashing American energy production” as well as cutting burdensome and unnecessary regulation and protecting Americans from violent crime. “A huge piece …
Oklahoma’s rig count rebounded in past week
Western Oklahoma remains the center of the state’s oil and gas rig activity with a gain of one rig over the past week, according to the most recent Baker Hughes Rig Count. The total grew to 42 rigs, two shy of the 44 rigs active in Oklahoma one year ago. The Cana Woodford is …
Energy briefs Michigan, New York, Indiana
** Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s administration asks the U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether the state has immunity from lawsuits involving an order to revoke Enbridge’s Line 5 easement in the Straits of Mackinac. ** New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent moves to approve a gas pipeline and delay action on building electrification has the …