Something is stirring at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and it has nothing to do with rate making or the latest request from a utility. It is the politics of the agency as an agenda for a “regular” meeting revealed when it was released Monday afternoon. The agenda for the 1:30 p.m. meeting focuses squarely …
December 2025 archive
Oil Prices Jump on Russia-Ukraine Tensions Middle East Risks
Crude oil prices Crude oil prices climbed more than $1 per barrel in Monday’s trading as geopolitical tensions escalated following Russia’s accusation that Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin’s presidential residence with a drone attack. Traders also weighed the risk of possible supply disruptions in the Middle East, particularly tied to growing instability in Yemen. According …
OKC to conduct Oklahoma River cleanup in January
Annual cleanup of Oklahoma River to begin in Oklahoma City. The City of Oklahoma City’s Waterway Clean Sweep program is recruiting volunteers to remove litter along the Oklahoma River on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9a.m. to 11 a.m. Groups, families and individuals are welcome. Register at okc.gov/WaterwayCleanSweep. People can also volunteer for monthly clean-ups throughout the …
ConocoPhillips to release 4Q earnings report in February
ConocoPhillips sets Q4 2025 earnings release as oil prices slide Fourth-quarter results and 2026 guidance come amid weaker crude prices ConocoPhillips will release its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings in early February, a report that could reflect the impact of lower crude oil prices late in the year after West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell below $60 per …
Rep. Jim Shaw targets wind energy in Save Oklahoma Plan
Rep. Jim Shaw pushes Save Oklahoma Plan targeting renewables Freshman lawmaker turns wind energy opposition into agenda State Rep. Jim Shaw, the conservative lawmaker who unseated longtime Rep. Kevin Wallace in a 2024 Republican primary, is emerging as one of the Legislature’s most vocal critics of renewable energy, particularly wind power and other state-backed green …
$48 million Wellston Turnpike bridge project finished
Turner Turnpike bridge reopens over Route 66 in Wellston Yearlong reconstruction restores traffic, supports future expansion After more than a year of construction, the I-44/Turner Turnpike bridge over Route 66 in Wellston has officially reopened, marking the completion of a major infrastructure project led by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. The project replaced the original bridge …
Energy Brief: AI power demand, nuclear plans, grid costs
U.S. Energy & Infrastructure • Oregon nuclear and long-term energy planningOregon officials announced a 25-year nuclear and energy strategy aimed at meeting surging demand. The Oregon Capital Chronicle reported the Oregon Energy Strategy outlines plans to improve building efficiency and expand adoption of cleaner energy sources, including solar, thermal, wind, and nuclear. • Americans spend …
OGE leverages new law for CWIP use at power plant
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company says it should be allowed to charge customers immediately while work is underway on the massive expansion of its ability to produce electricity at its eastern Oklahoma County plant called Horseshoe Lake. It applied for authority to use the controversial CWIP or Construction Work in Progress for the expansion of …
PSO wants CWIP approval from Corporation Commissioners
By Mike W. Ray Lawton Constitution The Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s website says the agency’s Public Utility Division works to ensure safe and reliable utility service at “fair, just and responsible rates.” That will be put to the test soon. Public Service Co. of Oklahoma filed a request for permission to bill its customers for …
Energy briefs
** The U.S. is preparing for a high-risk boarding of a massive oil tanker accused of evading sanctions tied to Venezuela, marking the most dangerous moment yet in Washington’s expanding maritime crackdown. Officials say the vessel ignored U.S. orders, reversed course at sea, and is now being pursued as elite forces move into position, according …