New Mexico’s political race for commissioner of public lands has turned into a debate over how much state land should be used for more oil and gas development—drilling that has sent huge sums of revenue into the state treasury. The amount of land leases for oil and gas drilling under the administration of Democratic …
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** President Joe Biden warned Tuesday that Saudi Arabia would face “consequences” after OPEC+ last week announced the biggest cut in oil production since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. ** As the Biden administration launches its historic Inflation Reduction Act, there’s a warning the U.S. will need twice as many electricians to carry out some of …
EPA sued over coal-fired power plants in Texas
The Environmental Protection Agency was sued this week by two environmental groups over its administration of eight coal-fired power plants in Texas, including one from which power is obtained by Public Service Company of Oklahoma. The lawsuit by the Sierra Club and Environmental Integrity Project comes after the EPA allowed the Texas Commission on …
California pig law challenge followed closely by energy industry
Arguments against a new California humane-pork law, one that has attracted the interests of the oil and gas industry, were heard this week by U.S. Supreme Court justices. Their questions about the challenge revealed how some of the justices might have concerns about states imposing their moral values beyond their borders reported Bloomberg. The …
Denver takes flight with $83 million energy project at city airport
An $83 million project designed to increase energy efficiency, decrease water use and reduce the size of its carbon footprint has been launched at the Denver International Airport. City and airport officials as well as the contractor, McKinstry Essention, LLC claim that upon completion, the airport will see nearly 20% in energy savings along …
Williams helps form group for more natural gas production
Tulsa’s Williams Companies and a number of other energy firms along with climate advocates and labor groups formally launched a new advocacy group for increased production and exportation of liquid natural gas. The name of the coalition is PAGE or Partnership to Address Global Emissions. PAGE will advocate for policies that enable the development of the …
Recession worries result in falling crude oil prices
For a second straight day, crude oil prices dropped on Tuesday, falling 2% over apparent recession fears and renewed COVID-19 cases in China. West Texas Intermediate crude for November delivery dropped nearly 2% on a $1.78 a barrel slide to $89.35 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark Brent crude for December delivery took …
Tesla gets around direct-car sales law in New Mexico
How is Tesla getting around a New Mexico state law that prohibits manufacturer-direct car sales and repairs? Simple. It operates dealerships on tribal land. Now Tesla has opened its second such dealership in the state according to Source New Mexico. Could Tesla do the same thing in Oklahoma with its numerous tribes? Click here …
Space Industry Board to meet in OKC
The Oklahoma Space Industry Development board will meet Thursday in Oklahoma City at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation building. The agenda of the 1:30 p.m. meeting includes a treasurer’s report for July, August and September and an Executive Director’s report. Board members will also be briefed on a facility’s improvement report and hear a presentation on …
Gov. Stitt says investment firms critical of oil and gas are “anti-American”
Just a few weeks before Oklahoma adopts a new act targeting financial companies that are boycotting the oil and gas industry over the climate change debate, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said they are the same firms pushing an “anti-American” political agenda. “As the governor, I’m trying to protect our assets,” Stitt said. “We are …