The Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s monthly meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5 in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building, 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City. Members of the public and media are invited to attend or watch the livestream. One of the Engineering Contracts to be considered includes a more than $1 million contract for …
Public Service Company has gone public with the rate hike request it recently made with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and if granted, its customers could end up paying another 15% on their monthly bills. The request is on the heels of a request PSO for Construction Work in Progress rate hikes for $1.2 billion …
A New Jersey truck driver has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison after illegally dumping thousands of gallons of gasoline in Pennsylvania, a reckless act that caused widespread environmental damage, killed wildlife, and forced the closure of a local elementary school. The case underscores how fuel transportation violations can carry serious criminal …
Brecheen highlights energy policy in third year in Congress Legislative activity focused on energy and regulation As U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen completes his third year in office, the Oklahoma congressman highlighted several legislative efforts that reflect his priorities on energy policy, federal regulation, and economic freedom. Among the bills introduced in 2025 was the Energy …
Federal emergency order delays Craig Station shutdown The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order at the end of 2025 requiring a northwest Colorado coal-fired power plant to remain in operation beyond its planned closure date. The order, signed by Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Dec. 30, came one day before Craig Station in Moffat County, …
As Oklahoma’s oil and gas drilling numbers held steady for another week, the U.S. rig numbers did the same, recording a gain of one rig to reach 546, according to the most recent Baker Hughes rig count. Oklahoma’s total remained at 43, the same count as a week earlier. The U.S. total of 546 was …
While drilling for oil and gas in Oklahoma has held steady in the past year, a report indicates oilfield drilling activity in neighboring Kansas dropped an average of 36% compared to a year ago. The information was reported by the Independent Oil and Gas Service Inc. It indicated however, the decline in drilling activity could …
Renewable energy captured 90% of federal subsidies in 2025 Federal energy subsidies remained heavily tilted toward renewables Despite expectations that federal support for renewable energy would sharply decline after the Biden administration, a new analysis shows subsidies continued at elevated levels in 2025 — with the vast majority flowing to clean energy projects. A report …
United States Artificial intelligence fueling electrician demandAs artificial intelligence continues to expand, the construction of new data centers is driving increased demand for electricians to install, maintain, and repair complex electrical and cooling infrastructure required to support high-density computing operations. Frontera Energy secures Chevron-backed financingFrontera Energy (FECCF) received a timely cash infusion after finalizing a …
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 …
