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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
U.S. Energy & Infrastructure • Oregon nuclear and long-term energy planningOregon officials announced a 25-year nuclear and energy strategy aimed at meeting surging demand. The Oregon Capital Chronicle reported the Oregon Energy Strategy outlines plans to improve building efficiency and expand adoption of cleaner energy sources, including solar, thermal, wind, and nuclear. • Americans spend …
Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company says it should be allowed to charge customers immediately while work is underway on the massive expansion of its ability to produce electricity at its eastern Oklahoma County plant called Horseshoe Lake. It applied for authority to use the controversial CWIP or Construction Work in Progress for the expansion of …
By Mike W. Ray Lawton Constitution The Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s website says the agency’s Public Utility Division works to ensure safe and reliable utility service at “fair, just and responsible rates.” That will be put to the test soon. Public Service Co. of Oklahoma filed a request for permission to bill its customers for …
** The U.S. is preparing for a high-risk boarding of a massive oil tanker accused of evading sanctions tied to Venezuela, marking the most dangerous moment yet in Washington’s expanding maritime crackdown. Officials say the vessel ignored U.S. orders, reversed course at sea, and is now being pursued as elite forces move into position, according …
