Promised Rains May Shift Oklahoma Drought Map The upcoming rains promise a change in the U.S. Drought Monitor map as the end of October nears for Oklahoma. No regions in the state fall into the “Exceptional Drought” category nor are any listed in “Extreme Drought.” With the exception of the northwest and the Panhandle, most of the …
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Crude oil supplies fall at Cushing and the US
Oklahoma’s Cushing Hub Sees Inventory Drop Crude-oil stocks at Oklahoma’s Cushing, Oklahoma hub fell last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).The amount held at the Oklahoma site dropped by 800,000 barrels from the week of October 10, 2025, when it totaled 22 million barrels. By the week of October 17, Cushing held …
Dividend declared by PSO’s parent company, AEP
AEP Declares Higher Dividend for Shareholders The parent company to Public Service Company of Oklahoma, American Electric Power, headquartered in Ohio, declared a 95-cent-per-share quarterly cash dividend. The announcement confirmed the company’s commitment to consistent shareholder returns and reliable customer service across multiple states, including Oklahoma. The dividend represented an increase of two cents per …
First Texas water lithium extraction plant to begin
Texas Breaks Ground on First Produced Water Lithium Project Ground broke this week on the first produced water lithium extraction project in Texas. Select Water Solutions and Mariana Minerals hosted the ceremony in Joaquin, Texas, in Shelby County. The project marks the first time produced water from oil and gas operations will become a source …
Senate Committee to explore waste heat industry
Oklahoma Eyes Capturing Manufacturing Waste Heat Oklahoma lawmakers are shifting the energy spotlight toward an often-overlooked resource: wasted heat from manufacturing. The move aims to turn byproduct into opportunity for the state’s energy future. Study Focuses on Low-Grade Heat Technology On Thursday, October 30 at 9 a.m., the Oklahoma Senate Energy Committee will convene in …
Williams Expands Louisiana LNG, Haynesville Operations
Williams Expands Louisiana LNG, Haynesville Operations Tulsa-based Williams Companies is expanding its wellhead-to-water strategy with two major Louisiana transactions that showcase Oklahoma’s growing impact on the global energy industry. Williams and Woodside Partner on $1.9 Billion LNG Project Williams announced a strategic partnership with Woodside Energy, Australia’s largest independent oil and gas company, to invest …
Energy Brief: Meta $27B Deal + EPA Suit + DOE Grant Cut
Meta Strikes $27 B Deal for AI Data Center Meta Platforms has secured a $27 billion financing agreement with Blue Owl Capital to fund its largest ever data-center project globally. Large tech firms race to build infrastructure to power artificial-intelligence ambitions. Advocacy Group Sues EPA Over Delays An advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit accusing …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—North vs South?
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2414223385638826 North vs. South? Not the civil war all over again but it’s certainly raised its energy head in South Dakota and North Dakota. Throw in talk of carbon capture and you have the latest on on energy in those two states and their links to an Oklahoma oilman. Scott Mitchell brought it up during …
2% gain for crude oil on increased energy demand
Crude oil prices rose 2% in Wednesday’s trading, thanks to increased U.S. energy consumption as shown by falling inventories last week of U.S. crude oil, gasoline and distillate. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported the demand grew as refining activity and demand strengthened. Crude stocks fell by 961,000 barrels to 422.8 million barrels last …
NextEra moves ahead with another solar farm effort but in Kansas
With its proposed 5,000-acre solar farm near Porter in northeast Oklahoma stalled by a Wagoner County Commission vote that resulted in a lawsuit, NextEra Energy’s latest solar effort is in northeast Kansas. The project was previously targeted by private landowners who raised concerns in a lawsuit but the courts threw out their objections. The …