NextEra Energy, the Florida-based energy development company with extensive operations in Oklahoma, plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results later this month. The company recorded a nearly 10% adjusted earnings increase in the third quarter. The results will be made known before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on …
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Poison saltwater still leaking four months later in Caddo County
Four months after a salt water leak led to the deaths of more than two dozen head of cattle on a Caddo County farm, the leak is still discharging the poisoned water and the Corporation Commission is spending funds to resolve the issue. The company that managed the poorly plugged century-old well located a mile …
Oklahoma Revenue Rebounds in December; 12-Month Total Reaches $17.2 Billion
The Oklahoma State Treasurer’s Officereleased the December 2025 State Tax Revenue Report, showing a strong month-over-month rebound and continued year-over-year growth. Total monthly collections reached $1.53 billion, up 22.0% from November and 8.5% higher than December 2024. Over the past 12 months, Oklahoma collected $17.2 billion, an increase of $326.4 million, or 1.9%, compared to …
Energy briefs
** The Trump administration files a lawsuit seeking to overturn California’s law banning new oil and gas wells near homes, schools, hospitals, and parks, claiming it violates federal law and hampers energy development. ** Advocacy groups revive a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration’s proposed oil and gas leasing program in the Arctic National …
Representative wants legislature to be more open for the public
Gann Announces ‘Open Legislature Initiative’ to Subject Lawmakers to Transparency Laws Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, one of three Oklahoma House members who went to the Supreme Court to challenge Oklahoma Corporation Commission votes, wants more openness on the agency as well as others in state government. He takes issue with a year-old law passed by the …
Energy expert—Oklahoma’ oil and gas won’t be affected by Venezuelan oil
Will Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry be impacted by the the U.S. takeover of Venezuelan oil? Likely not, according to noted energy economist Dr. Steven Agee. He says Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry will likely see little if any impact from the U.S. removal of Venezuelan leader Maduro and the takeover of the oil and …
Russell Ray runs again for Corporation Commission
Sidelined by some health issues two years ago when he made a run for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, former energy writer and industry analyst Russell Ray is giving it another bid. Ray has announced his candidacy in this year’s election saying he is a candidate to fix the Corporation Commission which he claims has …
Crude oil made price gains on Friday
With daily developments over Venezuela’s oil and gas industry, crude oil prices managed a nearly 2% gain on Friday. First there was a report the U.S. might attempt to use Venezuela’s heavy crude oil to swap for lighter crude and fill the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve. In the end, the government said it would …
Oil and gas rig numbers see little change across the nation
Oklahoma held steady for another week in its oil and gas rig activity, according to the latest Baker Hughes Rig Count released on Friday. The state’s total remained at 43 active rigs, which was the same number reported a year ago. Nationally, there was a decrease of one, leaving the total of 543. The …
Port of Catoosa turns 55 years old
Turning 55! The Tulsa Port of Catoosa. It was January 21, 1971 when the first barge arrived at the port. As leadership of the Port celebrate the anniversary this week, it said the 1971 barge arrival “marked a historic turning point for Oklahoma’s economy and global connectivity.” On January 21, 1971, a barge carrying …