While President Trump called on nations that use the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments to join in unblocking the stretch of water next to Iran, crude oil prices took a 3% drop in Monday’s trading. Some ships managed to make it through the dangerous narrow piece of water in the Persian Gulf. AlJazeera …
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Utility crews work to restore power lost in Sunday’s severe winds
Oklahoma’s major utilities are adding up the cost of the Sunday severe weather where 60 mile per hour winds toppled utility poles and downed power lines. Oklahoma Gas and Electric reported that of the thousands of its customers who lost power due to the wind, 97% had the power restored within 12 hours. As …
Wind farm setback fight re-emerges at state capitol
The wind farm setback dispute at the state capitol in Oklahoma is not ended. Still dealing with criticism from legislative leaders over his anti-renewable energy efforts last year and this year, Rep. Jim Shaw is urging supporters to contact the legislature to encourage a vote on a bill requiring wind farm setbacks. Writing in a social …
Google wants to expand data center projects into Nebraska
Google, the company expanding its data centers in Oklahoma, is apparently going to do the same in Nebraska and it’s apparently part of the company’s effort to do the same across the country. It reportedly wants to build a large data center in Nebraska, one that would require more than three times the amount …
Ardmore data center developer withdraws
(Site of proposed data center in Ardmore. Kendall Timms, KTEN News) Proposed Ardmore Data Center Project Withdrawn by Developer The developer of a proposed data center in Ardmore has withdrawn the application for approval from the city. The city’s Community Development Director Jessica Scott told the city commission she wasn’t sure why the project was no …
Reputation grows for Oklahoma data center opponent
An Oklahoma data center opponent is getting attention from more than around Claremore and northeast Oklahoma. After his recent arrest for speaking beyond the 3-minute time limit at a recent Claremore City Council meeting, Darren Blanchard caught the attention of some out-of-state data center opponents. He was scheduled to speak this week in the …
Senator Says ‘Behind the Meter’ Law Is Model
Senator Says Oklahoma ‘Behind the Meter’ Law Should Be National Model The state senator who authored Oklahoma’s year old Behind the Meter law says it should be a “practical model for moving forward” across the nation. Writing in the Sunday Oklahoman’s Viewpoint section, Sen. Grant Green proclaimed Oklahoma offers President Trump an “example on how …
Energy Briefs: Iran strikes, Venezuela deals, wind
Middle East energy infrastructure targeted in escalating conflict ** Iran hit more oil and fuel storage tanks in Dubai as it responded to the latest U.S. and Israeli attacks. One was near Dubai International Airport and a drone attack left an oil facility ablaze in the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabian oil installations were also …
Empire Petroleum jumps on high oil prices for stronger hedging opportunities
Empire Petroleum Reports 2025 Loss but Expands Hedging and Gas Development Plans Empire Petroleum Company indicated it’s taking advantage of the high crude oil prices with increased hedging while at the same time making plans for natural gas production gains. At the same time, the Oklahoma energy company admitted it faced some challenges in 2025. …