A report by Consumer Affairs shows Oklahoma’s roads and highways actually were in worse condition from 2025-to-2026 than they were a year ago. New Mexico is categorized as having the “worst roads” while Oklahoma is fifth worst in the country. The report stated Oklahoma fell from No. 34 in the 2025 analysis and “conditions worsened …
U.S. natural gas production to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027 The U.S. Energy Information Administration is out with a forecast that U.S. natural gas marketed production will increase by 2% to average 120.8 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026 and then further increase to a record-high 122.3 Bcf/d in 2027. The prediction …
The latest Baker Hughes Rig Count indicated a decline of one rig in Oklahoma but its numbers also indicated no change in the drilling activity in the state’s Anadarko Basin. The Cana Woodford, according to Baker Hughes, saw no change with 22 rigs. The Granite Wash also remained at 13, same as a week …
As developers eye Colorado for a wave of new data centers to power the AI boom, a new bill backed by environmental and consumer groups aims to shield residents from the impacts of the massive, energy-hungry facilities. The legislation was introduced on Wednesday by state Sen. Cathy Kipp, a Democrat representing Fort Collins, and state …
Earnings outlook across major energy and materials companiesEarnings season continues with updates expected from Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Energy Transfer (ET), Devon Energy (DVN), Transocean (RIG), Newmont (NEM), Pan American Silver (PAAS), Kinross Gold (KGC) and Nutrien (NTR). The reports are expected to provide insight into commodity pricing, production volumes, and capital discipline, according to Seeking …
US and Iranian talks spur gain in crude oil prices As talks between the U.S. and Iran prepare to resume on Tuesday, crime oil prices rose in Monday’s trading. So did Oklahoma energy stocks. The talks are aimed at de-escalating tensions against a possibility of expected OPEC+ supply or production increases. Trade was also dampened …
Attorney General Genter Drummond announced Friday a major breakthrough in Oklahoma’s 20-year poultry litter pollution litigation, securing settlements totaling more than $25 million from Tyson Foods and Cargill. The settlements mark a turning point in one of the state’s most significant environmental cases. “For over two decades, Oklahoma has fought to protect the Illinois River …
Not only does Oklahoma have the lowest gasoline prices in the nation, its tax on gasoline is among some of the lowest in the country. Not the lowest, but among the lowest. While California drivers pay the highest at 70.9 cents per gallon as of January 1, 2026, Oklahoma’s tax is 19 to 20 …
A California firm just closed on $11 billion of financing to complete the massive wind and transmission project across New Mexico and Arizona. The project SunZia, is 20 years in the planning, and once completed, would be the largest reported wind project in the Western Hemisphere, according to Electrek. Pattern Energy closed on the deal …
They want the Biden administration tax repealed Oklahoma U.S. Sen. James Lankford is one of the co-sponsors of a bill to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $12 billion “Superfund Tax” on U.S. energy production. The main sponsors of the “Pay Less at the Pump Act” were U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) …
