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ONG wants to raise rates by nearly $20 million
Oklahoma Natural Gas is moving ahead with a proposed rate hike that if approved by state regulators would mean nearly $2 more a month for an average residential customers. ONG’s request for an increase of nearly $19,668,043 in base rates will be heard by an Administrative Law Judge at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on …
EV charging stations to be installed on I-25 in New Mexico
New Mexico has started development of a series of interstate electric vehicle charging stations using millions in federal and state infrastructure money. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the first of the charging stations will be located near Socorro along I-25 reported the Associated Press. Click here for AP
Extreme heat prompts Texas grid operator to urge customers to conserve electricity
The pounding heat across Oklahoma, Texas and other states prompted ERCOT, the Texas grid operator to issue a warning and at the same time ask electricity users to turn up their thermostats. The notice went out late Sunday and ERCOT asked its large electric customers to lower their electricity use reported the Texas Tribune. …
New Arkansas steel plant to rely on renewable energy
U.S. Steel announced it intends to build a $3 million steel plant in eastern Arkansas, one that will rely heavily on renewable energy from Entergy. The plant will be located in Osceola and north of Memphis. Click here for Arkansas Business
Oklahoma holds steady with rig activity while U.S. records slight gain
Rig activity across the U.S. increased by two in the past week, reaching a total of 752 oil and gas rigs while the Oklahoma numbers were unchanged. The Baker Hughes rig report released Friday showed Oklahoma continued with 60 oil and gas rigs, the same number as the previous week. The nationwide report showed …
Federal bank survey shows strong drilling activity planned in Oklahoma and other states
The Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank announced a second quarter Energy Survey showed improved drilling in the region that includes Oklahoma. Results were some of the highest in 8 years. “District drilling and business activity grew faster in Q2, with additional growth expected in the next six months,” said Chad Wilkerson. Oklahoma City Branch …
Storm left some OKC residents without power Friday night
OG&E crews spent the weekend restoring electrical power after a Friday evening thunderstorm left thousands in the dark. OG&E crews continue to restore power today after severe weather, including lightning, strong winds and heavy rain, moved through the service area Friday causing significant damage and power outages. The company said about 1,900 customers remained …
ONEOK schedules release date of quarterly financial report
The second quarter 2022 earnings report of ONEOK, Inc. will be released in a few weeks. The company announced the release will be made after the market closes on Aug. 8, 2022. The next day, company executives will take part in a conference call to discuss the results. Higher NGL and natural gas …
Shareholders to vote on Blueknight Energy merger
Blueknight Energy Partners scheduled an August 16 meeting of shareholders to decide on the proposed merger with parent company Ergon. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. in Tulsa for shareholders to consider and vote on the merger that was proposed in April by Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions Inc. Blueknight Energy shareholders are offered …
Death of Oklahoma oilfield worker is probed by OSHA
OSHA is investigating the oilfield death of a worker last week in northern Oklahoma . The employee, Jerry Pollard was found dead at the site in Major County reported KFOR TV News. Click here for News 4