The opposition to a proposed data center in Sand Springs has been so fierce it now has led to a recall petition drive against three members of the Sand Springs city council. At last word, petitioners had gathered more than 1,600 signatures to hold a vote for the removal of Cody Worrell of Ward 1, …
April 2026 archive
Oklahoma’s most active oil/gas play sees increased drilling
While Oklahoma’s number of oil and gas rigs remained at 44 over the past week, the latest Baker Hughes Rig Count showed one of the state’s most active oil and gas plays saw a slight gain. The Cana Woodward count went up by one in the past week to reach 24 rigs. The Granite Wash …
Route 66 pavement marking project
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, launched a new statewide pavement marking project along historic U.S. Route 66 Monday morning. Serving as a tribute to the historical route that helped shape Oklahoma’s story and America’s journey west, the project will enhance on-the-ground visibility of the iconic corridor …
OCC Reviews OGE Battery Storage Project in Kay Co
OCC to Review OG&E Battery Storage Project in Busy Meeting Day Monday will be a busy day for Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners as they hold two meetings, a special morning meeting and a regular meeting in the afternoon. Special Meeting Focuses on Energy Expansion Project The special meeting at 10 a.m. will focus on part of …
Drilling company sells Tulsa’s Utica Square shopping center
Helmerich & Payne Sells Tulsa’s Utica Square After 60 Years After 60 years of owning the historic Utica Square shopping center, Tulsa-based drilling company Helmerich & Payne (H&P) has officially ended its ties. Sale Finalized to Northwood Investors The firm has wrapped up the sale to Northwood Investors, LLC, a privately held New York-based real …
Energy Briefs: Gulf Attacks, Oil Flows Shift, U.S. Policy
Iran Attack Highlights Gulf Infrastructure Risk Iran attack Kuwait desalination power plant damage: As the two sides exchanged taunts, an Iranian attack on Friday hit a water desalination and power plant in Kuwait, a major U.S. ally in the region, causing material damage to parts of the facility, Kuwait’s electricity and water ministry said. The …
EPA head Lee Zeldin considered favorite to be next US Attorney General
Speculation is growing whether President Trump will replace ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin. Reports suggest he is the front-runner to become the new Attorney General after Bondi’s removal on Thursday. Time magazine and CNN reported Zeldin, the former New York congressman is understood to be the leading candidate. Trump …
Oklahoma aluminum operator experiences missile attacks in UAE
The Middle Eastern company wanting to build a $4 billion aluminum smelter in Oklahoma has suffered extensive damage in the Iranian missile attacks on the United Arab Emirates in response to the US and Israeli-led war against Iran. Pictures showed its massive plant ablaze in Abu Dhabi, and a statement from Emirates Global …
US crude oil jumped 11% on Thursday as war intensified against Iran
As Iran faced more destruction, including the loss of a major Tehran bridge at the hands of Israeli jets, crude oil prices jumped nearly 11% higher in the U.S. and 8% worldwide. West Texas Intermediate closed higher than Brent. It’s a sign that traders are increasingly worried about continued disruptions to oil supply, a …
Brine act gets House committee support
A move in the Oklahoma legislature to encourage more industrial use of the state’s oil and gas wastewater for development into certain minerals won approval this week in the Oklahoma House Energy Committee. Known as the Oklahoma Brine Development Act, SB1930, by Rep. Anthony Moore and Sen. Grant Green was approved on a vote …