The failure of the U.S. and Russia to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine sent crude oil prices slightly higher on Wednesday but Oklahoma energy stocks scored big. One firm had a 22% gain for the day. But the peace talks and the dismal results were the prime mover because …
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1755876675076568 The biggest energy story in Oklahoma in 5 years is baaaaack. Yes, 2021 Winter Storm Uri and what it did to consumers’ utility bills. At the same time, Scott Mitchell and Jerry Bohnen are back with their “Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen” podcast. From billions in bonds and increased utility rates to …
U.S. Extreme weather strains grid reliability rules Extreme weather is making the grid more prone to outages — and now FirstEnergy’s three Ohio utilities want more leeway on their reliability requirements.Put simply, FirstEnergy is asking the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to let Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co., Ohio Edison, and Toledo Edison take longer to …
Supporters of President Donald Trump are no doubt celebrating after he promised to lower the cost of gasoline in the U.S. That’s because gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon for the first time since 2021, according to the two major gasoline-watching groups, GasBuddy and AAA. GasBuddy recorded the new average is …
OKC Ice Delays Oklahoma Transportation Commission Meeting to December 8 Winter Weather Forces Rescheduling Icy conditions in Oklahoma City this week forced officials to postpone the scheduled Oklahoma Transportation Commission meeting. The winter weather system created hazardous travel across much of the metro, prompting the Commission to move its monthly meeting to 11 a.m. Monday, …
Mammoth Energy Finalizes $30 Million Sale of Aquawolf to Qualus Mammoth Energy Services, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Mammoth Energy Partners LLC, completed the sale of all equity interests in its wholly owned subsidiary Aquawolf LLC to Qualus, LLC for a total sales price of $30 million. The transaction marks another step in Mammoth’s ongoing …
Holtec Lands Major DOE Contract for SMR Deployment Holtec Ends New Mexico Waste Site Plans and Secures Major Federal Deal After deciding it would abandon plans to build another nuclear waste storage site in southeastern New Mexico, Holtec Government Services landed a major federal contract regarding the building of small modular reactors in the U.S. …
“you are bought and paid for by out-of-state Big Poultry corporations.” Genter Drummond to Gov. Stitt. Drummond Escalates “Chicken” Fight With Gov. Stitt Over Poultry Pollution Case Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who is campaigning for Governor, issued another sharply worded press release this week attacking Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt over their escalating feud tied to …
Colorado Gas Utilities Ordered to Cut Emissions 41% by 2035 State Regulators Impose Stricter Mandate Than Agencies Recommended Companies that supply Colorado homes and businesses with natural gas have been hit with new emission requirements forcing them to cut carbon pollution by 41% from 2015 levels. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission voted 2–1 last month …
DOE Awards $5.3 Million for University-Led Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Projects The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy announced more than $5.3 million for 15 university-led infrastructure projects designed to strengthen America’s nuclear energy workforce, expand laboratory and research capabilities, and restore the nation’s position as the world’s leading energy producer. DOE stated …
