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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Nuclear Power review expands beyond Oklahoma Just as Oklahoma and its corporation commission assess the possibilities of development of nuclear power in the state, Florida does the same thing. Oklahoma ordered its study through legislative action. Florida House leaders move through committee-driven exploration instead. Both states face rising demand curves and electric grid stress pressure …
Advancing a major gas pipeline New York Governor Kathy Hochul finally relented and on Friday handed a major award for Tulsa-based Williams Cos.to see light at the end of the day as it seeks approval for a 24-mile pipeline to supply New York City with natural gas. She signed a permit advancing the …
Leaders at Devon Energy are excited over what the rest of 2025 and 2026 will bring for the Oklahoma City-based oil and gas company after the firm recorded a record third quarter in production and revenue. Eight months after assuming his role as President, CEO and Director, Clay Gaspar exuded excitement during a …
The president of a Texas oil company warns of layoffs and a potential slowdown in drilling next year as OPEC+ producers flood the market and drive down prices. With the clock ticking as 2026 is weeks away, not all oil companies will be walking into the new year optimistic. “I think what [oil …
Oklahoma City’s Mach Natural Resources LP reported total revenue and net losses of $273 million and $36 million in the third quarter of 2025, respectively and decided to cut back on oil and gas exploration in the remaining quarter of 2025. The company explained it “Reduced 2026 drilling and completion capital program by 18% …
