New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision last week to finally approve the Williams Cos.’s natural gas pipeline into New York City left a bitter taste for environmental advocates who opposed the Tulsa company’s request. Some felt “betrayed,” as stated by Alex Beauchamp, the northeast region director at Food and Water Watch. “By granting the …
Category: Oil & Gas
ONG obtains dual listing of its common stock
ONE Gas Expands Market Presence with Dual Exchange Listing ONE Gas, Inc. (NYSE: OGS) announced the dual listing of its common stock, effective Nov. 11, 2025, on NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange based in Dallas, Texas. The move reflects the company’s long-term commitment to expanding its energy footprint across the southern region. …
Rep. Tom Gann Challenges PSO Rate Hikes at State Supreme Court
Oklahoma Supreme Court takes up PSO rate dispute In a brief filed Monday, State Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, reiterated his challenge to $250 million in recent rate increases and more than $1 billion of bond payments approved by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) and currently being collected from customers of electric utility Public Service Company …
OCC to vote whether to deny OGE request to raise rates
Commission to Rule on Controversial Construction Cost Recovery Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) will learn Thursday whether Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners will approve or deny the utility’s request for Construction Work in Progress (CWIP) on major energy improvement projects. If approved, CWIP would allow OG&E to charge its nearly 900,000 customers for project costs while construction …
Crude oil and OK energy stocks rose on Monday
Oil Prices close higher after early weakness After dropping earlier in the day, crude Oil Prices closed up on Monday and at the same time, Oklahoma Energy stocks had a strong day in trading. However, intraday reversals remain common inside high-volatility macro environments. Traders say upside recovery strength shows that crude markets remain extremely reactive …
Army Veteran energizes communities with OGE
When Tanner Vosvick hung up his U.S. Army uniform, he wasn’t ready to stop serving. A former Field Artillery Officer, Vosvick wanted a career built on teamwork, discipline and purpose, where he could keep making a difference. Today, he leads a different kind of team, charged with protecting OG&E’s systems and helping deliver reliable power for communities across Oklahoma and western Arkansas. For Vosvick, the uniform may have changed, but the sense of duty remains the same. …
Interior Department releases 2025 List of Critical Minerals
List identifies 60 minerals essential to U.S. economy, national security and supply chains The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, published the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national security that face potential risks from disrupted supply chains. “In 2017, President Trump set a goal of …
Few changes seen where rigs are drilling in Oklahoma
Oklahoma went another week with no change in its active oil and gas exploration, according to the most recent Rig Count released by the Baker Hughes Co. The state’s count of 42 was unchanged from the previous week although there were changes in the different oil and gas plays in the state. The …
Energy Brief: Solar Panels, FAA Orders, Nuclear Disputes
Solar Panel Maker Qcells Furloughs 1,300 Workers Solar panel maker Qcells announces it will furlough 1,000 workers and 300 staffing agency employees at its Georgia factories. U.S. customs officials detained shipments of solar cells at U.S. ports because of a 2021 law banning imports from a region of China. These detentions disrupt manufacturing continuity. Qcells …
OERB scholarship awards total $523,500 for students
scholarship funding targets next generation talent A noteworthy amount of scholarship dollars will be awarded to students at state universities studying petroleum-related fields. With a steadfast dedication to supporting the next generation of leaders, the people of Oklahoma Energy Oil and Natural Gas are announcing $523,500 in scholarship funds will be awarded to 97 students …