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Corporation Commissioners fire Director of Administration Brandy Wreath
Without an explanation, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on Tuesday fired Brandy Wreath as the agency’s Director of Administration, a position he held for the past two years. The major question of “why?” was left unanswered and Commissioners gave no hint or explanation behind Wreath’s termination. Commissioners took the formal action in a public meeting following …
Crude oil remained steady despite weakened chances for peace in Ukraine and Russia
Crude oil prices held steady on Tuesday while natural gas prices fell in trading. Growing pessimism about the prospects of peace between Russia and Ukraine led to a slight decline in crude oil prices. Then, there is the increasing geopolitical tensions surrounding Yemen. On Monday, both benchmarks settled more than 2% higher as Saudi Arabia launched …
CWIP to see constitutional challenge in 2026?
Months after suggesting to Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners that the state’s CWIP law, one that originated from SB998, was likely unconstitutional, attorney Thomas Schroedter believes there will be a constitutional challenge in 2026 before the state supreme court. He says such a challenge relies on the actions of the Corporation Commissioners who recently were presented …
Baker Hughes to release 4Q earnings
Baker Hughes sets Q4 earnings release after strong 2025 performance Energy technology firm reports solid Q3 results ahead of January update Baker Hughes plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings in late January following a strong third quarter that delivered $7 billion in revenue and $609 million in attributable net income. The Houston-based …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen, top 2025 energy stories plus more CWIP talk
https://www.facebook.com/reel/763421592724473 A review of significant energy stories in 2025 plus CWIP…… Just like the 2021 Winter Storm that gave us never-ending stories about bonds and 25-years of increased utility bills, Construction Work in Progress takes center stage as we near the end of the year. They’re big topics of discussion as Scott Mitchell talks …
Corporation Commission’s Director of Administration in the spotlight
Something is stirring at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and it has nothing to do with rate making or the latest request from a utility. It is the politics of the agency as an agenda for a “regular” meeting revealed when it was released Monday afternoon. The agenda for the 1:30 p.m. meeting focuses squarely …
Oil Prices Jump on Russia-Ukraine Tensions Middle East Risks
Crude oil prices Crude oil prices climbed more than $1 per barrel in Monday’s trading as geopolitical tensions escalated following Russia’s accusation that Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin’s presidential residence with a drone attack. Traders also weighed the risk of possible supply disruptions in the Middle East, particularly tied to growing instability in Yemen. According …
OKC to conduct Oklahoma River cleanup in January
Annual cleanup of Oklahoma River to begin in Oklahoma City. The City of Oklahoma City’s Waterway Clean Sweep program is recruiting volunteers to remove litter along the Oklahoma River on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9a.m. to 11 a.m. Groups, families and individuals are welcome. Register at okc.gov/WaterwayCleanSweep. People can also volunteer for monthly clean-ups throughout the …
ConocoPhillips to release 4Q earnings report in February
ConocoPhillips sets Q4 2025 earnings release as oil prices slide Fourth-quarter results and 2026 guidance come amid weaker crude prices ConocoPhillips will release its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings in early February, a report that could reflect the impact of lower crude oil prices late in the year after West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell below $60 per …
Rep. Jim Shaw targets wind energy in Save Oklahoma Plan
Rep. Jim Shaw pushes Save Oklahoma Plan targeting renewables Freshman lawmaker turns wind energy opposition into agenda State Rep. Jim Shaw, the conservative lawmaker who unseated longtime Rep. Kevin Wallace in a 2024 Republican primary, is emerging as one of the Legislature’s most vocal critics of renewable energy, particularly wind power and other state-backed green …