** The EPA has released its final rules on reduced NOx and particulate emissions for heavy-duty vehicles such as semi-trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles. They’re the first new rules in more than 20 years according to the organization. The rules apply to engines starting with the 2027 model year, and the EPA expects significant emissions improvements. …
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Crude oil prices and OK energy stocks recorded gains on Wednesday
U.S. consumer confidence rebounded this week and on Wednesday, crude oil prices shot up nearly 3%. The gain was also seen after there was a larger-than-expected draw in U.S. crude stockpiles. West Texas Intermediate crude for February delivery went up $2.06 per barrel or 2.90% to reach $78.29 on the New York Mercantile Exchange. …
OGE assures regulators they have fuel supplies to provide heat during storm
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners were assured Wednesday by an OG&E official that the utility has taken steps to make sure the utility can provide electrical power during this week’s Siberian cold blast. “I think we’re prepared for it. We have increased the amount of storage, gas storage that we have in our system to a significant …
Rep. Lucas starts a major push to make NOAA an independent federal agency
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas wants Congress to make the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration an independent agency. Lucas is a member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee and released a draft bill to enshrine the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in law. NOAA was created by executive order in 1970 and has never been …
TC Energy requests federal approval to fully restart Keystone pipeline
TC Energy Corp. is reportedly asking permission from the federal government to restart its Keystone Pipeline following the 14,000 barrel a day oil leak that happened Dec.7 in northern Kansas. It is a move, which if allowed, would increase the transportation of more crude oil to Oklahoma. Reuters reported the request covered the damaged …
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** The head of ConocoPhillips’s Alaska operations signaled the company would walk away from an $8 billion oil project in the Arctic if the US government forced it to further scale down drilling to just two locations, saying that would no longer be economically viable. ** A survey of more than 900 auto executives by KPMG …
Devon helps fund STEM program at Weatherford elementary school
Devon Energy pitched in recently with another donation to help encourage STEM or science, technology, engineering and math development at an Oklahoma school. The help was given to Weatherford’s Burcham Elementary students who now have new innovative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) equipment and materials, thanks to a partnership between Devon Energy and the …
Cheyenne Petroleum had success with Stephens County wells
Oklahoma City-based Cheyenne Petroleum Company filed reports this week on the completions of two sets of adjacent two-well pads in southern Oklahoma with combined production of nearly 2,500 barrels of oil a day. All four wells were in Stephens County. The Cassie Armour 17-20 S1h, drilled at 8 1S 4W, a site about one mile northeast …
OERB’s top five energy teachers in the state
The OERB announced the selection of five individuals to be named Top 20 Teachers of 2022-2023. In its December newsletter, the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board said the five are: Ebony Harris, Seminole High School math teacher Jennifer Farley, Owasso 7th Grade Center, STEM Taylor Painter, Highland West Junior High science teacher Jennifer Goldner, Jay …
Highest natural gas bills in the nation are right here in Oklahoma
Highest natural gas bills in the country? They’re right here in Oklahoma according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The report indicated it will cost $301 a month to heat homes with natural gas reported Fox 25 News. The high cost of natural gas bills wasn’t lost on at least one Tulsa consumer who …