Marlow State Rep. Brad Boles says he is moving to protect Oklahoma utility customers from paying higher power bills tied to the explosive growth of data centers across the state. Boles, a Republican who is also running for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, announced he has filed legislation designed to stop utilities from passing the electricity …
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Energy Briefs: U.S. + World Policy, Oil and Renewables
U.S. Politics and Policy ** President Trump said he may block Exxon Mobil from investing in Venezuela after Exxon CEO Darren Woods called the country “uninvestable” during a Friday meeting at the White House. ** The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments connected to more than 40 Louisiana lawsuits seeking to hold energy companies responsible …
OGE creates new division for “more personalized service”
OG&E Appoints John Laws as Chief Commercial Officer Utility creates new Commercial Division to support growth and customers Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) announced the creation of a new Commercial Division and the appointment of John Laws as Chief Commercial Officer, a move the utility says will help deliver more personalized service, innovative energy solutions, …
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** US forces have seized another tanker in the Caribbean Sea, officials say, as the Trump administration continues its efforts to control exports of Venezuelan oil. The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries’ sanctions lists and the fifth vessel to be seized by the US in recent weeks. ** Newly released data shows that solar arrays …
Weather satellites to be subject of Congressional hearing
While Oklahoma experienced severe weather, including tornado warnings this week, a U.S. House committee announced plans to hold a hearing to examine the role of the nation’s weather satellite architecture in supporting national security. The announcement by Rep. Brian Babin, Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee said the hearing will review how …
Energy Brief: Policy, Power and Global Energy Moves
Policy and Regulation ** The Trump administration filed a lawsuit seeking to block natural gas hookup and appliance restrictions in two California cities, arguing the local rules violate a 1975 federal law. Power Generation and Grid ** An Anschutz Corporation subsidiary proposed a 2,000 MW gas generation facility in southern Wyoming to complement the nearby …
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** The U.S. on Wednesday seized an oil tanker flying a Russian flag that is linked to Venezuela, according to a multiple news reports. The reported seizure in the North Atlantic concludes a weeks-long chase, two U.S. officials told NBC News. One of the officials said that the ship has been secured, and the Department of Homeland …
Study shows who’s falling behind in AI race—Oklahoma’s among them
Study shows who’s falling behind in AI race New report examines AI adoption, jobs, infrastructure by state A new December 2025 report analyzed how U.S. states compare in artificial intelligence adoption, infrastructure, workforce demand, and legislation, identifying which states show slower AI uptake and limited supporting resources. Oklahoma is among the 10 identified states with …
Energy Brief: Trump Signals Venezuela Oil Comeback
Energy Brief: Trump Eyes Venezuela Oil Return U.S. Energy Policy & Markets *Government officials in Caracas and Washington are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude to refiners in the United States, five government, industry and shipping sources told Reuters on Tuesday, a deal that could divert supplies away from China while helping state company PDVSA avoid …
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** A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself “the president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty on Monday to the federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power in Venezuela. ** Vistra Corp. says it’s buying Cogentrix Energy in a deal estimated at …