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Stellantis Partners With NioCorp to Mine Rare Earth Minerals in SE Nebraska
Stellantis, a provider of innovative mobility solutions and leading global automaker based in Amsterdam, has inked a contract with a company to mine rare earth elements in southeastern Nebraska, according to published reports by Reuters and the Associated Press. Stellantis will use the critical elements to produce high-powered magnets required for its electric vehicles. Colorado-based …
OG&E Update on Electric Service Restoration Following July 9 Storms
In the wake of significant overnight storms with 70+ mph winds, OG&E began working to restore electrical service in areas affected by an outage. Field personnel continued to make good progress restoring power to 90% of customers who experienced an outage across its service area. As of 5 p.m. on Sunday, approximately 1,000 customers remain …
NM Governor Signs House Bill 95 Expanding Renewable Energy Development
Public land managed by New Mexico will help the state to expand renewable energy development with the intent of lowering carbon emissions now that House Bill 95 has been signed into law. The legislation also codifies the Office of Renewable Energy within the State Land Office. In 2019, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard …
OCC to Meet on Tuesday to Discuss Three Rulemaking Procedures
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners will hold a regular meeting Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. to first consider their 24-hour signing agenda docket. Other matters for discussion, hearing and possible vote(s) include: Case No. RM2023-000003, In the Matter of a Permanent Rulemaking of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission Amending OAC 165:5, Rules of Practice Case No. RM2023-000004, In …
EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan Requires Significant NOx Emission Reductions by Missouri
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the final version of its Good Neighbor Plan last week to mitigate air pollution levels. The plan focuses on reducing nitrous oxide emissions by industrial facilities and power plants. The EPA order requires action on the part of 23 states and takes direct aim at Missouri, which failed to …
Banking Woes Root of Volatility in WTI, Brent Crude Settlements on Monday
Global banking worries continued to incite volatility in the energy markets on Monday. After plunging to their lowest rock-bottom level in the past 15 months, oil prices slightly rebounded with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for April gaining 90 cents or 1.4% to close at $67.64 a barrel. WTI crude futures for May rose …
Corporation Commission Calls Monday Afternoon Special Meeting to Discuss SB 1103
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will meet on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. A special meeting was called to discuss the Oklahoma Senate’s proposed electric utilities Ratepayer Protection Act of 2023 (SB 1103) and its impact or potential regulatory issues. The public meeting will allow input from representatives of parties who have participated as …
Kansas Bill Limiting Train Length Heard in Transportation Committee
If you’ve ever been stuck for a prolonged length of time east of Broadway on NW 13th Street, you will appreciate this post. Kansas has introduced legislation to limit the length of freight trains. Kansas State Sen. Mike Petersen (R-Wichita) is the author of Senate Bill 271 which would limit trains to a length of …
OSU Engineering Faculty Member Honored for Research Achievements
Dr. Marimuthu Andiappan, an assistant professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at OSU, has received a career award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his research on carbon-carbon and carbon-nitrogen cross-coupling reactions. These types of reactions are prevalent in chemical and pharmaceutical industries for making conjugated polymers, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals, such as Tylenol …
OK Gasoline Prices Are Among Lowest as Prices Continue to Rise in Nation
AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline increased nearly a dime since last week to $3.46. This price bubble may be alleviated soon as demand and the global cost of oil continue to fall. “Less expensive oil and fewer people fueling usually combine to lower pump prices,” said Andrew Gross, AAA …
