Environmentalists in New York remain angry over the possibility that Gov. Kathy Hochul will approve the request of Williams Cos. to construct a natural gas pipeline into the state. The public comment period ended over the weekend and now Williams awaits a decision from the Governor and her environmental leaders. Still, activists aren’t …
Category: Oil & Gas
Price increases in electricity are a consequence of multiple causes
By Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger The dramatic price increases in electricity across the country can be blamed on multiple factors. One reason is the cost of natural gas. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the average natural gas price for electrical generation in the United States in August 2024 was …
Executive promotion at Alliance Resource Partners in Tulsa
An executive promotion has been made at Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. in Tulsa. The company promoted Jesse M. Parrish to Sr. Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of ARLP’s subsidiary, Alliance Coal, LLC, effective immediately. In Parrish’s expanded role, he will oversee Alliance Coal’s commercial strategy including oversight of the sales, marketing, and logistics functions …
Southwest Kansas energy company expands operations with acquisition
A southwestern Kansas energy firm that considers itself as the leading provider of low carbon intensity biofuel announced an acquisition that expands its operations. Conestoga Energy announced its acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC, a process technology company that enables production of ultra-low carbon intensity ethanol and intermediates, from Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures LLC. …
Rig counts remain unchanged in Oklahoma and the U.S.
Both Oklahoma and the U.S. held steady in their drilling activity in the past week as the number of oil and gas drilling rigs remained the same. Oklahoma’s count of 43 rigs was unchanged from the previous week, according to the Baker Hughes Rig Count released on Friday. A year ago, the state’s …
Oil prices fell Friday as Trump and Putin talked about ending the war in Ukraine
Friday saw crude oil prices drop nearly $1 a barrel and Oklahoma energy stocks also finished the day down. The price fall came as traders waited for the outcome of the talks between President Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin. The two arrived Friday in Alaska and immediately went into talks behind closed doors. …
Corporation Commissioner predicts constitutional challenge to SB998
Add Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett among those regulators who suggests a bill that was allowed to become law without the signature of Gov. Kevin Stitt is unconstitutional. As OK Energy Today reported, the subject of the constitutionality of SB998 by Sen. Grant Green (R-Wellston) and Rep. Trey Caldwell (R-Faxon) was raised at …
Empire Petroleum’s 2Q results—lower revenues but higher production
Empire Petroleum reported a drop in second quarter revenue compared to a year earlier as the Tulsa-based company reported operational and financial results for the second quarter 2025. But company leaders expressed confidence in moving forward, declaring “this environment is temporary.” With producing assets in New Mexico, North Dakota, Montana, Texas and Louisiana, Empire …
Devon to supply natural gas to British firm in 10-year deal
Devon Energy just made a 10-year deal to provide natural gas to British-owner Centrica plc as Centrica expands its natural gas operations around the globe. As announced by Centrica, under the agreement, Devon Energy will supply 50,000 (MMBtu) per day of natural gas over a 10‑year term starting in 2028. This is equivalent to …
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—energy and how it’s covered—or not covered
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen as they have a guest on today’s podcast. Their discussion focuses on energy challenges of the 1980s and the lack of news coverage of energy today.