Category: Oil & Gas

Crude oil prices slipped as US and Iran talks continued

After surging over 1% earlier in the day, crude oil prices fell on Tuesday while the U.S. continued talking with Iran about its nuclear development program. Investors remained wary whether the U.S. and Iran could end up by taking military action. The slight drop in prices came a day after the U.S. warned U.S. flagged …

Continue reading »

Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—behind Expand Energy’s HQ move

https://www.facebook.com/reel/786989143811833 Going in depth into the departures of Expand Energy and Devon Energy from Oklahoma City. What really prompted this week’s decision by Expand Energy to relocate headquarters to Houston, Texas? Speculation abounds from Scott Mitchell as he talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen.

Oilfield Services Leaders Take Permitting Fight to Capitol Hill

One Oklahoma energy company is among dozens nationally who plan a fly-in Tuesday on capitol hill to directly lobby some of the state’s congressional delegation about the fight for permitting improvements. It is described as the largest such fly-in effort by the Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC). The company representatives, including Helmerich & Payne …

Continue reading »

Iowa wind farm developments stalled because of anti-wind sentiment

When it comes to wind power, Oklahoma is usually a step behind Iowa. The two states follow Texas when it comes to electrical power generated by wind farms. But something is happening in Iowa where just as in Oklahoma, there has grown an anti-wind sentiment. “Wind energy development has all but ground to a halt …

Continue reading »

House Energy Committee to meet

The Oklahoma House Energy Committee meets this week and will consider a number of bills dealing with water, mining, brine, and rural water districts. The meeting will be held Wednesday morning. Below is the agenda.   When:  Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:30 AM Where:  Room 206 Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. HB3142 – Liquified petroleum gas; …

Continue reading »

Expand Energy’s history in Oklahoma

  Expand Energy, the latest major Oklahoma City energy company to announce a relocation of headquarters to Houston but with promises of maintaining a big presence still in Oklahoma, has a storied history. Formerly known as Chesapeake Energy, it is considered the nation’s largest independent natural gas producer, especially after its 2024 acquisition of Southwestern Energy …

Continue reading »

Leadership decision making by Expand Energy

Expand Energy Leadership Shakeup and HQ Move to Houston Detailed in SEC Filing The surprise announcement Monday by Expand Energy to relocate its headquarters to Houston and remove company President Domenic Dell’Osso, Jr. was the result of decisions made days earlier, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Leadership Change Approved …

Continue reading »

Oklahoma data center moratorium call copied in New York

Oklahoma Bill Proposes Data Center Moratorium Through 2029—New York does too State Sen. Kendal Sacchieri’s call for a moratorium on data centers in Oklahoma isn’t an isolated proposal when it comes to the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ballooning demand for electrical power. Senate Bill 1488 Calls for Three-Year Moratorium The Republican senator …

Continue reading »

Energy Briefs: Labor deal, grid recovery, data center fights

Steelworkers reach contract with Marathon PetroleumThe United Steelworkers union reached a four-year agreement with Marathon Petroleum that raises wages for 30,000 oil workers and avoids a potential nationwide strike. Entergy nears storm power restorationEntergy announced it is nearly finished restoring electricity in Louisiana after a winter storm left residents without power for 11 days. Texas …

Continue reading »

US sees big gain in rig counts and Oklahoma is unchanged

Oklahoma Rig Count Holds Steady at 46 Oklahoma rig numbers remain constant The nation saw a gain in its number of oil and gas rigs while Oklahoma’s count was unchanged in the past week, according to the latest rig count released by the Baker Hughes Co. Oklahoma held steady with a count of 46 active …

Continue reading »