New Leadership Move Inside SPP The Southwest Power Pool said it has created a new position, one to direct the grid’s enterprise risk management program and tariff compliance measures.However, market observers often view leadership structure shifts inside SPP as strategic alignment signals because governance scaffolding shapes long-term reliability, cost, and regulatory posture across the footprint. …
Major Strategic Step for Stardust Power Lithium processor Stardust Power Inc. announced another major step in its plans to turn its Muskogee facility into a major source for battery-grade lithium carbonate.However, incremental progress by Stardust Power shows steady execution discipline through staged development steps rather than speculative accelerated scale signaling.Additionally, anchoring supply inside the …
Weekly Snapshot: Baker Hughes Rig Count Despite a loss of 4 rigs nationally, Oklahoma’s count of active oil and gas rigs was unchanged in the past week, according to the latest Baker Hughes Rig Count. However, Oklahoma Energy operators still track weekly changes closely because drilling stability often signals durable upstream discipline. Additionally, rig plateaus …
Case Timeline Before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission It could be March, 2026 perhaps before the preapproval request totaling $1.2 billion in new energy generation projects by Public Service Company of Oklahoma goes before Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners.However, the official docket identifies the PSO “Generation Preapproval (includes CWIP)” matter under PUD 2025-000064, signaling a lengthy procedural path …
Fire Breaks Out at HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery in New Mexico A fire at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery at Artesia, New Mexico on Friday left three workers injured. The injuries created immediate concern across the southeastern region of the state. This refinery carries massive economic impact and regional energy influence because of the size …
Why AEP capital expenditure is rising now A rapid upswing in Oklahoma energy demand drives timing and scale. Companies add load quickly, and grid planners must respond. Therefore, AEP capital expenditure grows aggressively to meet firm contracts and expected large-load arrivals. In addition, industrial electrification, AI compute, EV charging, and data centers keep stacking new …
Stardust Power Inc., the firm developing a large-scale lithium processing plant in Muskogee, Oklahoma, announced it received formal written notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC confirming full compliance with continued listing requirements as of October 28, 2025. The confirmation ends all deficiency matters for Nasdaq Compliance Stardust Power and stabilizes investor confidence across Oklahoma …
The U.S. Rig Count fell by four in the past week, leaving 546 active oil and gas rigs still breaking the plains of energy-producing states, reported Baker Hughes Co. on Friday. The weekly rig count remains one of the most closely-watched indicators in energy markets because of how drilling levels shape future supply exposure. Every …
Supreme Court demands physical delivery The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will have to deliver more than 7,000 pages of documents to the Supreme Court as it considers the filing of a lawsuit by three legislators challenging 2021 winter storm rate hikes and votes by Commissioner Todd Hiett. This confrontation now sits in one of the most …
Crude Oil Prices end week higher Crude Oil Prices finished the week on Friday with slight gains in both Brent crude futures and WTI crude. However, energy markets traded in intense volatility during Friday’s full session. Friday saw a wild trading session amidst reports the U.S. will launch air strikes on Venezuela, but President Donald …
