Oklahoma regulators will meet this week and take up the consideration of the 2026 energy plans of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company. The agenda for the Thursday afternoon meeting (1:30 p.m.) shows Corporation Commissioners will hold a: Presentation and discussion, including public comment, regarding the Draft 2026 Integrated Resource Plan of Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company. …
Most American cities want nothing to do with nuclear waste, but not Carlsbad, New Mexico. It wants the business and moved recently in support of suing the state of New Mexico which three years ago adopted a new law banning any more storage of nuclear waste in the state. The city of Carlsbad, where …
As the world wonders if President Trump will stick to his threat of bombing power plants and bridges if Iran doesn’t come to the peace talks, crude oil prices dropped again on Monday and finished in the $80 and $90 range. There has been increased optimism in recent days following the ceasefire but the tensions …
When former Williams Cos. leader Alan Armstrong became the replacement for Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin, he understood he would hold the job for 7 months and proclaimed his number one effort would be energy permitting reform. He repeated his claim in a new interview the Senator did with POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel, …
Public Service Company of Oklahoma Names Vice President of Generation Transformation, Strategy, and Growth Public Service Company of Oklahoma announced the appointment of a new Vice President of Generation Transformation, effective April 20, 2026. In this role, Bryan Walsh will lead PSO’s generation fleet, including operational excellence, fleet modernization, reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance …
The changing status of the war in Iran keeps oil prices changing ** Oil and natural gas prices rose after the US Navy seized an Iranian ship during a chaotic weekend that saw Tehran firing at vessels and reimposing controls in the Strait of Hormuz. ** Oil and natural gas prices rose after the US …
Oklahoma lithium refiner Stardust Power, Inc. just obtained up to $150 million in more financial backing for its Muskogee refining plant. The company said it entered into a Letter of Intent with a single institutional investor to support project level financing at the planned lithium refinery. Stardust did not identify the institutional investor but explained …
One cannot consider Oklahoma’s energy history without mentioning the name of Mike Cantrell. The list of his oil and gas connections is long—Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance, National Stripper Well Association, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association, Domestic Energy Producers Alliance and National Association of Royalty Owners, just to name a few. Cantrell will soon be honored by East …
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission came out on top in a recent legal fight with an Oklahoma energy company as the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals ruled in its favor. The fight stemmed from the Commission’s decision to uphold contempt citations issued against Oil Field Production Inc. of Tulsa for violating OCC rules and regulations. The …
A deeper look into the latest numbers from the Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that while the national count fell by two in the past week, activity remained steady in Oklahoma. The state’s count of 42 rigs was the same as the previous week and a review of where they were drilling was unchanged. …
