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Are state officials monitoring increased natural gas prices during winter storm?
As a major winter storm prepared to bear down on Oklahoma with snow and ice and potential power outages, natural gas prices on Thursday slowed their dramatic increases. But are utilities and state leaders monitoring energy activities to make sure the state does not see a repeat of what happened 5 years ago? They’re not …
Crude slipped 2% and natural gas prices dropped
Crude prices retreat after geopolitical pressure eases Crude oil prices fell about 2% on Thursday after President Donald Trump appeared to soften earlier comments about acquiring Greenland and taking potential military action against Iran following its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters. Markets had been reacting earlier this week to heightened geopolitical risk tied to Iran …
Senator says data center moratorium would give assurances to ratepayers
Legislator offers more about her 3-year data center construction pause plan The State Senator who filed legislation to create a moratorium on the construction of any more data centers for the next three years in Oklahoma is offering more details of her idea. Sen. Kendal Sacchieri (R-Blanchard) introduced Senate Bill 1488, one of dozens of energy …
Winter storm to cause cancellation of Heartland Flyer runs
Heartland Flyer Service Disruption Due to Winter Weather Due to expected winter weather conditions, Amtrak announces the following service changes for the Heartland Flyer: Friday January 23: The 8:25 a.m. OKC to Fort Worth route will run The 5:30 p.m. Fort Worth to OKC route will not run Saturday January 24: ALL Heartland Flyer trips …
Advanced merger talks between Devon Energy and Coterra Energy
As Oklahoma prepares for a hard winter blast, the weather isn’t the main subject at hand for representatives of two major oil and gas companies—Oklahoma City’s Devon Energy and Houston’s Coterra Energy. Talks of a possible merger by the two firms are said to be “advancing.” One such report stated they were in “advanced …
Halliburton saw a major increase in 4Q net income
Halliburton Company recorded a dramatic increase in net income in the fourth quarter totaling $589 million or 70 cents a share. The Houston-based firm released fourth quarter earnings and said it comes to net income in the third quarter of 2025 of $18 million or 2 cents a share. Halliburton said the 4Q, the adjusted …
ODOT ready for storm, power advisory issued by grid
ODOT crews prepare statewide ahead of forecasted winter storm ODOT is actively preparing for a winter storm expected to impact the state beginning Friday. Because each storm is different and much of the winter weather in the state can quickly shift between ice, sleet or snow, ODOT proactively monitors weather conditions closely to determine …
Energy Briefs: Data centers, oil, power and policy
U.S. Energy & Policy Data center construction outlook Sixty-five percent of contractors expect the data center construction market to grow over the next 12 months, compared to just 8% who expect it to shrink, according to the Associated General Contractors of America’s 2026 construction hiring and business outlook released Jan. 8. Google turns to CO₂ …
Coalition demands nationwide moratorium on data centers
Environmental groups call for pause on U.S. data centers A coalition of more than 230 environmental organizations is calling for a national moratorium on new data centers in the United States, escalating a growing backlash against the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure and its strain on energy, water, and climate systems. According to a …
Different kind of storm warning from former regulator
A Warning from former Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony Former Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony issued a warning this week about the winter storm that is moving into the state, raising questions whether ratepayers of utilities will end up being soaked because the utilities were not prepared for the storm that froze Oklahoma 5 …