Opposition Mounts Over Project Jupiter Data-Center in New Mexico Some New Mexico residents filed lawsuits over the massive Project Jupiter data-center proposal near the Texas border. They argue the plan will violate the Energy Transition Act, and that Doña Ana County approved the deal without a complete application. Lawsuits Cite Incomplete Application and State-Law Violations …
Oklahoma oil field wastewater, OCC oversight, and investigation In a bold headline, “Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground. Oklahoma regulators failed to stop it,” reported the non-profit Oklahoma journalism group, The Frontier. The news group based its investigation on the claims of a retired petroleum engineer who worked for the …
Waste Heat, Additive Manufacturing, and Oklahoma Energy Policy Oklahoma energy policy moved into the spotlight with a focused interim study. Lawmakers examined low-grade waste heat and additive manufacturing opportunities. The committee sought practical pathways to power generation and industrial efficiency. The hearing drew entrepreneurs, funders, and advanced manufacturing leaders. Their testimony highlighted near-term projects and …
Westinghouse Expands Nuclear Power Development in $80 Billion Plan Westinghouse Electric Co. joined forces with Cameco Corp. and Brookfield Asset Management to create a transformative partnership that will advance nuclear power technology across the United States. The companies announced the agreement on October 28, confirming plans for at least $80 billion in new nuclear reactors, …
Oklahoma Electricity Rates Remain Affordable Despite National Increases While it might appear that electricity rates in Oklahoma are climbing due to recent utility rate hikes, a new New York Times report shows that Oklahoma continues to rank among the nation’s most affordable states for electricity. According to the Times’ analysis, Oklahoma’s cost of electricity rose …
OGE Energy Reports Higher Third Quarter Earnings While OG&E Lowers Rates OKLAHOMA CITY — The same week Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) announced a more than 4% drop in electric rates starting in November, its parent company, OGE Energy Corp., reported a substantial increase in third quarter 2025 earnings. OGE Energy Third Quarter 2025 Financial …
Fermi America Secures Key Partnerships for West Texas Growth Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s firm Fermi America, co-founded with Texas Tech University and others, gained momentum this week through two major energy development announcements. The first announcement focused on a partnership with the City of Amarillo and Carson County. The Amarillo City Council approved a …
Oil Prices Strengthen After EIA Reports Big Inventory Decline Oil prices rose on Wednesday after data revealed that U.S. crude and fuel inventories fell more than expected last week. The surprising drawdown came as President Donald Trump’s positive outlook on upcoming U.S.–China trade talks helped ease economic concerns. Brent crude futures climbed 52 cents, or …
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Leads Bipartisan Call for Energy Reform A bipartisan coalition of more than a dozen governors, led by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, released a sweeping package of reform priorities to improve federal permitting and regulatory processes for critical energy infrastructure projects. The governors’ letter to congressional leaders called for reforms to make …
DOE Advances AI Power Grid Access The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is taking bold steps to power AI data centers while using artificial intelligence to accelerate energy technology breakthroughs. Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed federal regulators to consider a new rule that would speed up the connection of AI data centers to the nation’s …
