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US Energy Information Administration Provides Electricity Spreadsheet
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released its data analysis and projections for the U.S. wholesale electricity and natural gas markets. The data is collected and updated biweekly by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). To review a spreadsheet containing daily electricity pricing, volumes and number of trades for 2022, click here.
OCC ALJ to Hear Summit Utilities Rate Application on Wednesday
Public comment and a hearing before Administrative Law Judge Linda Foreman is set for Wednesday morning in Room 301 at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for Summit Utilities Oklahoma, Inc. Originally scheduled for July 28, this regular meeting was continued until August 3, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. The company is seeking approval of its performance-based rate …
Sen. Inhofe and Republican Colleagues Introduce Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act
Oklahoma Sen. Jim Inhofe recently joined 12 Republican senators to introduce companion legislation and the Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act, a bill to prohibit the federal government from using the flawed social cost of carbon, social cost of methane, social cost of nitrous oxide, or the social cost of any other greenhouse gas …
OERB Offers Two Free Educational Workshops in August
The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) recently announced two free virtual workshops designed to further your oil and natural gas education. SPCC Training August 4 | 11am | Zoom The first training covers the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. This class will discuss compliance and cover the requirements of facilities to develop, maintain …
FEMA Hosts Hazard Mitigation Assistance Summer Engagement Series
On Aug. 4, FEMA will kick off its 2022 Hazard Mitigation Assistance Summer Engagement Series. The 10-part series features experts and special guests who will provide information and insights on the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) programs. Three webinars will be presented to provide an overview …
Arkansas Sends $1.8 Million Settlement Proposal to Exxon Mobil for 2013 Pipeline Spill Damage
Arkansas state and federal officials are seeking more than $1.8 million from Exxon Mobil to compensate for damage and wildlife restoration efforts caused by a 2013 oil spill, according to a report published on Thursday by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission mailed the settlement proposal to Exxon on Tuesday. The proposal …
American Wind Week Celebrated by Enel Green Power
Enel Green Power recently celebrated American Wind Week by hosting several officials at its Red Dirt Wind Farm and the Osage Wind Farm in Burbank. Enel focused on technology and power generation, according to a report published by The Oklahoman. Enel has invested more than $2.7 billion to build and operate 1,700 megawatts of generating …
Russian Meddling in Oklahoma Energy Industry?
As national intelligence officials pointed the finger at Russian meddling in the 2016 Presidential election, an Oklahoma congressman participated in a House committee charged with determining whether similar efforts were pursued to influence the U.S. domestic energy policy. A recent report by the News 9 investigation staff reveals Congressman Frank Lucas’ involvement in meetings designed …
National Drive Electric Week Event Set for September 8 at Wheeler Park
Would you like to test drive an electric car or motorcycles? In conjunction with National Drive Electric Week, the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG) is raising awareness of today’s availability of all-electric and plug-in hybrid-electric cars, motorcycles and more. The event will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 …
Rig Count: National Count Jumps by 13, Oklahoma Gains 2 New Rigs
The number of U.S. oil and gas rigs jumped by 13 this week, while Oklahoma’s rig count climbed by two, Baker Hughes reported Friday. The country’s rig count increased to 1,057, up from 949 one year ago. Rigs drilling for oil increased by ten to 869, while the number of rigs drilling for natural gas …