“Very rare and unprecedented situation.” It’s what one Colorado official says of a blowout last month at a Chevron-operated oil well in the northern part of the state. The April 6 incident occurred near the town of Galeton in northeast Colorado and led to an investigation by the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission. …
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** Crews rush to contain an oil spill in Louisiana marshes that’s already released more than 23,000 gallons of crude oil, although the exact amount remains unknown. ** Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asserted on Wednesday that “people will lose their lives” unless the United States invests in a new air traffic control system. He aised extreme concerns …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—a wide range of new energy developments
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—a lot of energy stories to cover in the latest podcast. From oil prices into the $50s to the possible loss of a major hydrogen project at Ardmore.
Saudi Arabia puts the squeeze on crude oil prices—WTI now in the 50s
Oklahoma energy stocks and crude oil prices took a dive on Wednesday as price recorded their largest monthly drop in more than three years. US prices finished under $60 a barrel. What precipitated the plunge? Saudi Arabia’s signal that it won’t go along with any efforts to prop up the oil market with …
Oklahoma regulators to hold special meeting
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners will hold a special meeting Thursday morning, considering a daily signing agenda docket and a 24-hour signing agenda. There could be some possible votes on some of the proposed orders in the cases. Among them are requests for Fuel Adjustment Clauses by Greenlight Gas, LLC, West Texas Gas Utility, LLC …
US crude oil supplies slipped in most recent reporting period
The latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows the nation’s crude oil stocks fell 2.7 millon barrels while there was a gain at the Cushing Hub in Oklahoma. The EIA stated that as of the week of April 25, the U.S. crude stocks totaled 440.4 million barrels, down from the 443.1 …
ONG’s proposed assistance program changes might mean increase for consumers
A recent request by Oklahoma Natural Gas Company to make changes to some of its energy assistance programs might result in another rate hike for its ratepayers, albeit a small one. The company is asking approval of the Corporation Commission for changes in its “demand portfolio of conservation and energy efficiency programs” for the …
Stockholders in Mammoth Energy Services to cast votes in June
The annual meeting of stockholders in Mammoth Energy will be held in June. A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicated the meeting will be held at 14201 Caliber Drive Suite 300, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The company’s proxy filing indicated that stockholders will be asked to …
Mobil fueling service starts venture in Oklahoma
NextNRG, Inc. announced the expansion of its mobile fueling operations – EzFill – across Oklahoma, further extending its national footprint and advancing its recurring revenue strategy. For the first time, Oklahomans can order fuel on a mobile app and have their cars filled up without stepping foot outside of their homes. “Oklahoma represents a strong …
$1 billion data center might be coming to Little Rock
A report by Arkansas Business suggests a $1 bllion data center might be located in Little Rock, depending on whether the unknown company takes the incentives offered by the city’s board of directors. As reported, the deal involves a possible 300,000 square foot data center that was the subject of a resolution authorizing a …