The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is moving to speed up and also make easier its permitting process. In a recent announcement, the OWRB said because of new legislation regarding water rights administration in the state, it was ” increasing our capacity to speed up water right application processes and legal proceedings, streamline water use reporting …
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Very few changes in drilling activity of oil/gas plays
The one oil play across the US with a gain in drilling activity in the past week was the Williston Basin, according to the most recent rig report from Baker Hughes Co. Located mostly in North Dakota but stretching into South Dakota, Montana and Canada, the Basin had 37 active rigs, an increase of …
New state water rule to be implemented in January
The Oklahoma Water Resources Board prepares to implement a new water rule focusing on annual water use reporting and enforcement. In an announcement in the past week,the Board explained its coming steps. Annual Water Use Reporting and Enforcement Annual Water Use Report forms will be mailed out to all permit holders in January, and …
Energy briefs
** 2024 saw a rise in U.S. sales of hybrid and electric cars, but more Americans are still buying gas-powered vehicles. ** Electric vehicle sales hit a new record in the U.S. in Q3, driven by attractive lease deals, financing offers and a growing appetite for affordable models among American car buyers. Despite all the political …
Iran’s power crisis shows how energy can be a weapon
The energy crisis that sent Iran to its knees is an example of what sanctions can eventually do to a country—especially one that is considered an enemy of the U.S. In the past few weeks, Iran’s lack of energy has resulted in closed government offices of some operating at reduced hours. Colleges are …
Half of the states produce more electricity than they can use
A new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration revealed how about 10% of electricity generated across the states is traded across state lanes. In other words, the generation of electricity exceeds its consumption in 25 states and the excess electricity is transmitted across state lines. The same EIA report showed that in …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—a focus on an admission by Todd Hiett
Did Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett just admit to wrongdoings that have led legislators seeking a State Ethics Commission investigation? What exactly was his admission to a “mistake?” It’s the main topic of Scott Mitchell Talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen of OK Energy Today.
Corporation Commissioner Hiett went public during a Christmas event resulting in claim of an Open Meeting Act violation
A public admission of a “mistake” by Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett over allegations against him at a recent Oklahoma Corporation Commission Christmas appreciation event led to Commissioner Bob Anthony’s claim of an Open Meeting Act violation. Anthony pointed to Commissioner Hiett’s comments as the cause for his filing of a separate opinion in 18 …
Drop in crude inventories at Cushing and US
Crude oil inventories fell in the past week not only across the U.S. but also at Oklahoma’s Cushing Hub. They led to a 1% gain in crude oil prices on Friday. The U.S. inventories dropped by 4.2 million barrels in the week ended Dec. 20, falling from 421 million barrels to 416.8 million. The …
Senator wants residents to have a say in proposed turnpikes
If state Sen. Lisa Standridge has her way, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will not only face legislative control over turnpike fee increases but also over the way the Authority plans turnpikes. She wants to keep homeowners from “being blindsided about losing their property,” reported KOCO TV 5 news. Sen. Standridge has proposed a bill to …