U.S. Biofuel Capacity Growth Slows in 2024 The pace of capacity additions for U.S. biofuel production slowed sharply in 2024. According to the latest Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports, production capacity increased by only 3% from the start of 2024 to early 2025. The report covers every category of renewable diesel, biodiesel, and sustainable …
Category: Oil & Gas
Western Oklahoma rig numbers remain steady
Oklahoma Rig Count Shows Strength Amid National Growth The latest Baker Hughes rig report revealed that while U.S. drilling activity rose this week, Oklahoma’s oil and gas rig count stayed firm. The stability shows continued operational confidence in key Oklahoma energy plays despite shifting numbers nationwide. The Cana Woodford remained the most active play in …
Coweta chosen as site for state’s next data center
Beale Infrastructure Confirms Coweta Data Center “Project Atlas” Oklahoma’s next data center will be built in Coweta, where the city recently sold 200 acres of land to data center developer Beale Infrastructure. While there was public speculation last week over the sale of the city-owned land, confirmation of the intentions of Beale Infrastructure came this …
OGE to lower utility bills by 4.8% starting in November
OG&E cuts fuel cost adjustment for Oklahoma customers Customers of Oklahoma Gas and Electric are getting notifications of a decrease in their monthly utility bills. OG&E said it would make a fuel cost adjustment for customers beginning November 1. The utility said the average residential customer’s monthly bill would be $6.75 lower a month. OG&E …
Energy Brief: Federal Actions, Global Energy Shifts
Energy Brief: U.S. and Global Energy Developments Federal Energy Actions U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that he will make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California. He says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens, a move that violates federal law. The warning sets up …
OPEC Plans Send Oil Prices Lower as Gas Prices Rise
OPEC Plans Send Oil Prices Lower as Gas Prices Rise Plans by OPEC to raise oil output sent crude prices slightly lower on Monday, while natural gas jumped more than 4%. Oklahoma analysts say the shift could influence local producers heading into winter. OPEC Meeting Sends Mixed Signals Investor optimism over a possible U.S.–China trade …
Rate hikes hitting other states not just Oklahoma ratepayers
Rate Hikes Hitting Other States, Not Just Oklahoma Ratepayers What feels like never-ending rate hikes for Oklahoma utilities is also spreading across the nation, frustrating ratepayers far beyond state lines. Oklahoma residents continue to face proposed utility increases from companies like OG&E and PSO. Now, Illinois consumers are confronting similar challenges as regulators consider huge …
Oklahoma, Missouri Ratepayers Face CWIP Utility Hikes
Oklahoma and Missouri Ratepayers Could See Early Utility Hikes If Oklahomans think they are the only ones facing possible rate hikes to pay for energy projects still under construction, they are not alone. Missouri ratepayers face the same situation because of a new law similar to one recently passed in Oklahoma. Both laws allow utilities …
Pipeline Vandal Serves 6 Years, Faces $3M Restitution
Iowa Woman Who Vandalized Pipeline Released After Six Years Reznicek Faces Probation and Heavy Restitution After several years in prison for vandalizing the Dakota Access Pipeline during the 2016 and 2017 protests, a woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is free. Jessica Reznicek, 44, was released from a federal prison in Minnesota and now lives in …
U.S. Oil and Gas Rig Count Rises; Oklahoma Holds Steady
U.S. Rig Count Increases While Oklahoma Holds Steady The nation’s oil and gas rig count grew this week, rising by two to a total of 550 rigs, according to the latest Baker Hughes Co. report. Oklahoma’s count remained steady at 42 rigs, one fewer than last year when the state had 43 active rigs. National …