In a major setback for the state of Colorado, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in support of the multibillion-dollar oil railroad expansion in Utah that would eventually carry oil across Colorado and to places such as Oklahoma’s Cushing Hub. It was an 8-0 decision in support of the Uinta Basin Railway, …
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Bill to limit eminent domain by wind developers in Oklahoma sent to Governor
Oklahomans fighting the expansion of wind farms through the use of the power of eminent domain are close to getting their wish for a strong anti-eminent domain law. House Bill 2752, if signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt or he allows it to become law without his signature, makes it clear. “The power …
Lithium royalty rates approved by Arkansas regulators
Arkansas Business reports that state regulators gave approval this week to a 2.5% royalty rate for landowners where lithium is extracted from the underground brines. The decision is considered favorable to Canadian-based Standard Lithium, a firm with an ongoing $1.5 billion project to construct a lithium extraction plant near Lewisville. Standard was joined in …
Greenpeace fights Dakota Access jury award in North Dakota
Environmental activist group Greenpeace was in a North Dakota courtroom this week, arguing the $667 million verdict against it over the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in 2016 and 2017 was not based on fact. Attorneys say the jury’s decision in Morton County, a decision announced in March, cannot stand. The jury also ruled …
AP report links poor student performance in New Mexico to exposure to oil and gas emissions
A new report is attempting to condemn the oil and gas industry in New Mexico, saying nearly 700 wells are located within a mile of a school throughout the state and exposing students to noxious emissions. The analysis of state and federal data was performed by the Associated Press which reported that more …
Oklahoma Broadband Office expands transparency to public
Transparency was just expanded at the Oklahoma Broadband Office where leaders say since their grant programs are funded with taxpayer dollars, Oklahomans should be kept fully informed on how the money is being spent. That is why the Broadband Office has launched the OBO Broadband Dashboard. Embedded on the agency’s website at broadband.ok.gov, the dashboard provides …
Iowa bill to restrict carbon capture pipelines faces uncertain future
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 …
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, …