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Fermi AI data center tied to Rick Perry loses investor
Fermi AI data center facing challenging finances A highly promoted AI data center project in Amarillo linked to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry is facing renewed uncertainty after the loss of a major investor and a sharp decline in market value. The project, developed by Fermi Inc., reportedly lost a $150 million funding commitment tied …
Wind turbines dangerous for Saint Nick?
While the wind industry gets credit for increased production of electricity, at this time of year, it’s also the brunt of some Holiday style images about Santa, his sleigh and his reindeer. We believe the pictures are self-explanatory. It’s light-hearted fun as wind farm opponents resort to observing just how dangerous the wind turbines …
Oil made gains on Friday but OK Energy stocks dropped
The U.S. seizure of one oil tanker from Venezuela and the possibility of a third tanker being watched in the Caribbean Sea could send crude oil prices climbing higher than they did on Friday. Brent crude rose back above the $60 mark on Friday, climbing 65 cents for a 1.1% gain for the day, …
Transportation among 2026 legislative priorities of OKC Chamber
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Adopts 2026 Legislative Priorities Transportation priorities are among some of the major goals of the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce for the 2026 legislature. The business group wants more investment in a modern transportation system that keeps pace with regional growth. It includes expanding roadway capacity, strengthening public transit options, and …
Nation’s oil rig count plunged by 8 but Oklahoma saw an increase
When oil and gas drilling rigs aren’t active in the patch, they’re usually headed to storage yards and in the past week, the nation saw more of them transferred there. The nation’s total number of active oil and rigs plunged by 6 in the past week, falling to 542, according to the Baker …
Energy briefs
** The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters on Sunday, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week. ** A second oil tanker was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard on Saturday off the coast of …
Judge fines poultry firms over Oklahoma pollution—orders remediation of lawsuit
A federal judge’s ruling in Oklahoma’s more than 20-year lawsuit against several poultry companies accused of polluting rivers and streams held the firms responsible for the pollution of the Illinois River in the eastern part of the state. The ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Gregory Frizzell was against Tyson Foods, Simmons Foods, Cobb-Vantress, Cal-Maine …
Report—Coweta officials knew about data center proposal in ’24
A published report claims city officials in Coweta knew about a data center last year wanting to build in their city even as they told residents a request had been made but no discussions were held. The Broken Arrow Sentinel reported the leaders knew a year before the public announcement of the proposed data center. …
Nickel refinery operator backs out of deal in Lawton
Two years after breaking ground for a proposed nickel refinery in Lawton, Westwin Elements is backing out of the deal. It recently notified Lawton city leaders it will not be building a larger commercial plant after building a small-scale operation. The Lawton Constitution reported the Lawton Economic Development Authority approved a joint resolution …