Still in limbo, a bill sent to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds that would restrict carbon pipeline development in the state. Iowa ethanol advocates and farmers gathered at the capitol to urge her to veto the bill that farmers, ethanol operators and supporters called “extremely problematic to biofuels, farming, energy and Iowa economies. The …
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Rocket fuel factory will be built near Fort Sill
Lawton is going to be home to a Firehawk Aerospace rocket fuel factory. Joining Gov. Kevin Stitt Wednesday for the announcement, the Texas-based company’s CEO Will Edwards explained the 3D-printed factory will be the first of its kind in the U.S. “This is a strategic investment in the future of U.S. energetics and propulsion …
Industry attracting bill becomes new Oklahoma law
A new state law approved by Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has a goal of attracting capital investment and high-wage manufacturing jobs to the state with the construction of a $4 billion aluminum smeltering plant Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton praised the final passage of House Bill 2781, landmark legislation establishing the Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act (ROA-25). …
OGE awards scholarships to high school seniors
OG&E and the OGE Energy Corp. Foundation, Inc. recently announced three high school seniors as the 2025 OGE Positive Energy Scholars with an exciting surprise celebration for each student at their schools. They are from Byng and Oklahoma City. 2025 OGE Positive Energy Scholars: Abbey Sieg, Mount St. Mary Catholic High School – Oklahoma City, …
Regulators’ latest non-public meeting
In another closed-door meeting where the public was not notified, Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners discussed the agency’s current organizational structure and performance of roles. At the May 21 meeting which lasted 16 minutes, the three commissioners, Kim David, Todd Hiett and Brian Bingman also discussed “processes for staff communications/updates to Commissioners,” according to the …
Energy briefs
** EV battery recycling company Li-Cycle files for bankruptcy, putting up for sale an operation that includes a massive unfinished recycling center in western New York and five satellite battery shredding facilities. ** Meyer Burger lays off as many as 350 employees at its solar panel assembly facility that opened last year in Goodyear, Arizona. …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—utilities want more from ratepayers
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen and they explore how Oklahomans will soon feel the hit on their wallets and pocketbooks following rate increase requests filed by OG&E and ONG. One involves a new law allowing utilities to soak ratepayers for ongoing construction projects. Oh, don’t forget PSO and its current request that could …
A change of heart for Williams Cos over gas pipelines in New York?
Just as we’ve been reporting about the prospects of Williams Companies attempting a third time for approval of a natural gas pipeline into New York state, the Wall Street Journal reports the Tulsa-based company is in the process of filing permitting paperwork. The fililng, according to reports, will be with federal energy regulators …
Decision by OPEC+ results in oil price jump
The decision by OPEC+ on Wednesday to leave output unchanged prompted a 1% gain on crude oil prices, a move that resulted in losses for many Oklahoma energy stocks. While OPEC+ didn’t move to increase production, it voted to create a mechanism for setting baselines for oil production in 2027. Another move that also …
Excel Energy under fire for attempts to join SPP
Consumer groups in Colorado are criticizing a plan by Xcel Energy to join the Southwest Power Pool contending the benefits are minimal and the price tag too high. The Colorado Sun reports the criticism has been voiced during hearings by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. Critics complained about the $30 million in upfront …