https://www.facebook.com/reel/1130411782411393 Learning something about the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, like the difference between pre-approval and CWIP. Plus, there’s much more discussion about Rep. Tom Gann and his growing challenges to corporation commission rate hikes. All this and morning on our latest edition of Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen.
Oil Prices Drop Again as Russian Sanctions Bite Crude oil prices dropped again on Thursday as markets reacted to new U.S. sanctions imposed on major Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil. According to analysts, the sanctions were already having their intended effect, and the resulting disruption pushed Russian oil prices sharply lower. The decline added …
Special Commission Meeting, November 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Time, Day, and Date: 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2025 Place: Concourse Theater, Suite C50, Will Rogers Memorial Office Building, 2401 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105 AGENDA I. A. Call to order B. Announcement concerning public notice C. Determination of quorum II. Proceedings, …
Federal energy regulators were sued this week over their decision to fast-track interconnection review programs of the Southwest Power Pool and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator. Separate lawsuits were filed by public interest groups against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The suits were filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of …
Oklahoma and National Thanksgiving Holiday Travel At-A-Glance Thanksgiving is the single busiest holiday for travel, and according to AAA travel projections, this year is no exception across America and here in the Sooner State. Here’s a quick look at some of the numbers, trends and tips from AAA: 696,217 – Number of Oklahomans who will travel …
Oklahoma Delegation Supports House Votes to Repeal Biden Energy Rules U.S. House members took a series of high-profile votes this week to roll back three Biden-era energy policies, actions that many Republicans described as “roadblocks” to American energy development. All five members of Oklahoma’s U.S. House delegation — Rep. Stephanie Bice, Rep. Josh Brecheen, Rep. …
Google, along with Muskogee County, City of Muskogee and Port Muskogee announced plans Friday for two new data center campuses near the towns of Summit and Council Hill, as well as new agreements to add energy to the electricity grid — building on the company’s longstanding presence in Oklahoma. Part of Google’s two-year $9 billion …
PJM Rejects All 12 Growth Proposals Grid operator PJM Interconnection rejected all 12 proposals submitted by data center companies, utilities, energy advocates, and other stakeholders offering recommendations on how the regional operator should handle surging electricity demand. U.S. EV Sales Fall 49% in One Month U.S. EV sales dropped 49% from September to October after …
Oil prices dropped Wednesday over reports showing an unexpected increase in U.S. crude and fuel stockpiles, adding to the concerns about an oversupply of crude oil. Prices were also affected by supply risks caused by U.S. sanctions against Russian oil producers. There was also a report that indicated the U.S. renewed its push to …
H&P to Reactivate Seven Saudi Rigs in 2026 Helmerich & Payne, Inc. announced that notice has been received to recommence operations on seven land rigs in Saudi Arabia that are currently under suspension. The reactivations will occur in stages throughout the first half of calendar year 2026. In accordance with the terms of the drilling …
