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Lankford Questions Government’s Role in Forcing Energy Improvements
Oklahoma U.S. Senator James Lankford said his opposition this week to a new national energy bill came down to standing by his conservative beliefs and principles when it comes to government spending. “I do have a problem when we ask one taxpayer to pay for the weatherization and energy efficiency of their next-door neighbor and …
Moody’s Oklahoma Projection Not a Shock
The projection offered this week about Oklahoma’s slumping economy from Moody’s Investors Service wasn’t necessarily a shock to state leaders. Nonetheless, it also wasn’t consoling to the governor and legislative leaders as they struggle with a $1.3 billion hole in Oklahoma’s budget for next year. Moody’s released a report indicating Oklahoma’s suffering from declining revenue …
Sen. Lankford Could Not Support New Energy Bill—-Called it Flippant Spending of Taxpayer Dollars
When the U.S. Senate gave overwhelming approval to the nation’s new energy bill, it did not have the support of Oklahoma U.S. Senator James Lankford. “I cannot support legislation that uses taxpayer dollars flippantly,” said the Republican Senator in a statement after the Wednesday morning vote. “The bill encourages an expansion of federal land holdings …
White Star Petroleum Becomes Stand-alone and Makes $200 million Purchase of Devon Energy Assets
Oklahoma City-based American Energy-Woodford LLC announced today it has changed its name to White Star Petroleum LLC as a stand-alone company. At the same time, it is making a $200 million purchase of assets from Devon Energy. Elliot J. Chambers, newly named as Chief Executive Officer, said it means White Star will be fully independent …
Inhofe Says New Energy Bill Will Help Oklahoma’s Energy Industry
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed the nation’s first broad energy bill in years on an 85 to 12 vote, drawing praise from Oklahoma U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. The measure will reportedly align the nation’s oil, gas and electricity infrastructure. “This bill will improve the production, …
Commissioner Says Hearing into Earthquake Insurance Rates Doesn’t Mean Companies Have Done Anything Wrong
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Dock says the May 24 hearing into earthquake insurance rates doesn’t mean he believes the companies have done anything wrong. It’s what he told Ok Energy Today following his announcement of the hearing. Doak said he’s exploring not only the rates and how some have risen 100 percent but also whether the …
OKC Federal Judge Consolidates 11 Antitrust Suits Against Chesapeake Energy
Hit with lawsuits accusing it of antitrust violations and allegations of bid-rigging, Chesapeake Energy has been successful in getting eleven class-action suits consolidated in Oklahoma City federal court. U.S. District Judge Vickie Miles-LaGrange issued the order after several suits were filed following the March federal indictment of former Chesapeake CEO Aubrey McClendon who died later …
New Lung Association Report Finds Improvement in OKC’s Air Quality
Oklahoma City ranked as the nation’s 24th-most polluted city for ozone but made improvements over 2015 according to the American Lung Association’s 201 “State of the Air” report. “The 201 State of the Air report finds unhealthful levels of ozone in Oklahoma City, putting our local citizens at risk for premature death and other serious …
Oklahoma Wind Farm Operator Expands into Egypt
Paris, France-based EDF Renewable Energy, a firm with extensive wind farm operations and construction underway in Oklahoma, signed a deal this week to develop operations in Egypt. Three of the five memoranda will involve development of projects in wind power and solar energy in partnership with an Egyptian electric group. Another project will involve thermal …
Permian Basin Royalty Owners Start Grass-Roots Campaign
Royalty owners in New Mexico and west Texas have started a grass-roots campaign against foreign oil imports. They started their movement with forums this week in the Permian Basin region, all with the goal of saving a major sector of the national economy. Supporters want the next President of the U.S. to issue a proclamation …
