Oklahoma Rig Activity Holds Steady as U.S. Sees Sharper Declines Oklahoma’s oil and gas activity held mostly steady in the latest Baker Hughes rig count, showing only a minimal shift even as several major U.S. basins experienced notable declines. Oklahoma Play-by-Play Oklahoma recorded 41 active rigs, down by just one from the previous week. Even …
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Tulsa Neighbors Offered Preblast Checks for Data Center Plan
Tulsa Neighbors Offered Preblast Inspections Ahead of $1 Billion Data Center Project Residents living near the site of the proposed $1 billion Project Clydesdale data center in Tulsa recently learned they could receive a free “preblast” home inspection ahead of heavy construction work that will involve blasting and explosive charges. Letters Arrive After Groundbreaking Beale …
Energy Brief: U.S. Grid Risks & Data Center Expansion
Energy Brief: U.S. Grid Risks & Data Center Expansion A U.S. House committee will examine electric-grid vulnerabilities — Lawmakers seek bipartisan solutions for reliability threatsA congressional committee will hold a hearing this week on potential grid weaknesses, an issue that could generate rare bipartisan agreement as both parties acknowledge rising reliability concerns driven by extreme …
OGE wants Commissioner Hiett to recuse himself from cases
At one time Oklahoma Gas and Electric was a supporter of Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett during his campaigns for office. But a recent filing with the Corporation Commission indicated the utility used its sword of power to sever all relations with the Republican regulator who voted recently against OGE’s request for new generation …
SPP Wins FERC Approval for Priority Review Process
SPP Wins FERC Approval for Priority Review Process Allowing 20% Generator Expansion The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) secured a major regulatory win last week as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a new priority review process that allows utility operators to temporarily expand generating capacity by up to 20%. The change could directly impact utilities …
Major data center proposed near Waco, Texas
A small town about 5 miles north of downtown Waco, Texas is the proposed site for a large-scale data center project and like those proposed in Oklahoma, it has its supporters and its detractors. Investment firm Infrakey wants to build the data center in Lacy Lakeview and its project is valued at $10 billion …
OGE offers holiday safety tips
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and dazzling displays of lights—but it’s also a time to stay vigilant about safety. As homes and neighborhoods sparkle with festive décor, OG&E is offering simple ways you can stay safe. With a few smart precautions, families can keep their celebrations bright and accident-free. “As families …
EV lobbying battle under way on Capitol Hill
Can electric vehicles continue to get federal aid in a capital dominated by President Donald Trump? We’ll find out. A partisan battle is shaping up as part of the massive highway-policy bill that is rewritten every few years. The last cycle started in 2021 with the passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law under …
$15 billion in federal energy revenue returned to states
The Department of the Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue announced the disbursement of $14.61 billion in revenues generated in fiscal year 2025 from energy production on federal and tribal onshore lands, and federal offshore areas. New Mexico received the most of any state with more than $2.7 billion in payments. The disbursements …
Energy briefs
** El Paso, Texas’ municipal electric utility seeks a rate increase from state regulators to pay off $1.55 billion in capital investments, while gas and water utilities also seek rate hikes that could lead to city residents paying an additional $45 in monthly utility bills. ** Washington state regulators fine BP $3.8 million over a …