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Energy Briefs: Coal Sale Delay, Chevron Fire, China Controls
Coal Lease Sale Postponed After Weak Montana Auction The Trump administration has postponed a scheduled coal lease sale in Wyoming just two days after a disappointing turnout in Montana.An Interior Department spokesperson confirmed that the sale — which included 3,508 acres of federal coal reserves in Campbell and Converse counties — had been set for …
Buildup of US crude oil supplies but not at Cushing Hub
National Crude Inventories Climb A buildup in U.S. crude oil inventories is raising eyebrows among investors and market analysts. According to the latest “This Week in Petroleum” report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the nation’s oil stocks increased by nearly 3.8 million barrels in the past week. The EIA reported that U.S. crude …
Ratepayers upset about OGE request for CWIP increases
Not only did Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners get an earful of complaints from ratepayers about the prospect of paying for utility natural gas projects while they are under construction—so did Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company, the firm first in line to ask for such a rate hike. Ten ratepayers, who took the time to …
Crude oil prices grew on increased Russian oil
Growing concerns about possible increased production of Russian oil sent prices up about 1% in Wednesday’s trading and at the same time, there were more worries about increased U.S. oil consumption. Prices actually hit a one-week high, reaching the highest brent close since September 30 and the highest WTI finished since September 29. …
Oklahoma Oil and Gas Expo Brings Industry Leaders Together
Industry Leaders Converge at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Energy producers and executives from across the region gathered Thursday for the Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas Expo at the State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City.The annual event, a highlight for Oklahoma’s energy sector, celebrates innovation, community, and the people who power the oil and gas industry. Running …
DPS Pledges Continued Enforcement After I-40 Arrests
State Leaders Promise More Highway Enforcement Sweeps The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) plans to expand and continue enforcement operations following a major multi-agency sweep that led to more than 120 arrests at the I-40 port of entry in Beckham County. Commissioner Tim Tipton said the crackdown marked just the beginning of a broader …
PSO Begins $11M Chickasha Power Line Upgrade
PSO Begins Major Transmission Line Rebuild Near Chickasha The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has launched a $11 million project to rebuild five miles of electric transmission line near Chickasha.Known as the South Chickasha Transmission Improvements Project, the initiative will modernize the region’s energy infrastructure and strengthen the grid for customers across Grady County. …
ONE Gas CEO Sid McAnnally to Lead AGA in 2026
Tulsa Executive Takes Helm of National Energy Group The American Gas Association (AGA) has elected Sid McAnnally, president and CEO of ONE Gas, Inc., as Chair of its Board of Directors for 2026.The Tulsa-based company serves more than 2.3 million customers through its divisions—Oklahoma Natural Gas, Kansas Gas Service, and Texas Gas Service. McAnnally’s selection …
Ovintiv Eyes Q3 Earnings After $1B Cash Flow
Strong Q2 Sets High Bar for Ovintiv’s Next Report After posting more than $1 billion in operating cash flow in the second quarter, Ovintiv Inc. is preparing to release its third-quarter earnings in early November. Investors are watching closely to see whether the company can keep its momentum going. The Denver-based oil and gas producer, …
Oklahoma Advances Nuclear Energy Feasibility Study
State Begins Work on Nuclear Energy Study Oklahoma regulators are moving forward with the state’s first comprehensive nuclear energy feasibility study. The effort follows a new law, Senate Bill 130, signed in June by Gov. Kevin Stitt, requiring the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) to evaluate whether nuclear power can play a role in the state’s …
