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Anadarko Basin drilling unphased by lower oil prices
While Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin might not have great oil and gas rig numbers compared to other shale play areas of the US, such as the Permian Basin, its drilling activity remains firm and unchanged. The latest Baker Hughes Rig Count showed Oklahoma’s total rig count unchanged at 43 and the Cana Woodford and the …
AEP Seeks Approval for Stephens County Vision Substation
Transmission expansion supports Beaver Creek Solar development As AEP Oklahoma advances construction of a $260 million transmission project across southern Oklahoma, the utility has asked state regulators for approval to build a new electrical substation in Stephens County to support a major solar development. AEP recently filed an application with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) …
Boles Files Bill Protects Ratepayers From Data Center Costs
Marlow State Rep. Brad Boles says he is moving to protect Oklahoma utility customers from paying higher power bills tied to the explosive growth of data centers across the state. Boles, a Republican who is also running for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, announced he has filed legislation designed to stop utilities from passing the electricity …
Oklahoma Reps. supported agency funding for EPA and others
The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly in support of funding three agencies including Energy and Water Development, Interior and Environment and Commerce, Justice and Science and Oklahoma’s Representatives were in the majority. Oklahoma’s entire delegation, Reps. Stephanie Bice, Josh Brecheen, Tom Cole, Kevin Hern and Frank Lucas were among the 419 Representatives who voted for the …
Energy Briefs: U.S. + World Policy, Oil and Renewables
U.S. Politics and Policy ** President Trump said he may block Exxon Mobil from investing in Venezuela after Exxon CEO Darren Woods called the country “uninvestable” during a Friday meeting at the White House. ** The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments connected to more than 40 Louisiana lawsuits seeking to hold energy companies responsible …
OGE creates new division for “more personalized service”
OG&E Appoints John Laws as Chief Commercial Officer Utility creates new Commercial Division to support growth and customers Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) announced the creation of a new Commercial Division and the appointment of John Laws as Chief Commercial Officer, a move the utility says will help deliver more personalized service, innovative energy solutions, …
Depew Fire Department celebrates gas generator installation
The Depew Fire Department marked a significant step forward in its emergency response capabilities with the installation of a new natural gas-powered generator, made possible through a partnership with Oklahoma Natural Gas and Generator Supercenter of Oklahoma. “This generator is more than equipment – it’s an upgrade the community we serve deserves,” said Ashley …
Evergy’s power line project into Oklahoma faces some opponents
Evergy has already encountered opposition to a 133-mile energy transmission line it wants to build across south-central Kansas and into northeast Oklahoma. During a hearing held by the Kansas Corporation Commission this week, some residents near the city of Sedan said they were against the line. The KCC held two public hearings this week. One …
Devon Energy part of record oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico
The Bureau of Land Management says its recent sale of 31 oil and gas leases in Oklahoma and New Mexico brought in $327 million, a record high for per-acre bid amounts and Oklahoma City’s Devon Energy was among the high bidders and made up nearly a quarter of the money offered. Devon Energy Production Co. …
Underground nuclear power plant construction is underway in Kansas
Ground has been broken on the revolutionary underground nuclear power plant in Kansas. Deep Fission has started work on the small nuclear reactor it intends to build one mile underground in the town of Parsons, a city just north of the Oklahoma state line and north of Bartlesville. The construction is underway at the Great …