North America’s LNG Export Growth North America’s liquefied natural gas export capacity could more than double by 2029, driven by major U.S. projects under development along the Gulf Coast. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry on LNG Industry “We’re beating Texas, that’s important”: Louisiana Republican Gov. Jeff Landry discusses the state’s involvement in the liquified …
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Kansas counties vie for new nuclear power plant
Oklahoma Eyes Neighboring Kansas Nuclear Surge As Oklahoma tracks regional energy momentum, nearby Kansas is making a bold move. Two counties there are stepping up to host the next-generation nuclear reactor from TerraPower and Evergy. Two Counties, One Ambition Coffey County, Kansas and Lyon County, Kansas have publicly declared interest in the project. Coffey County …
Coweta to be site of state’s next data center?
Annexation Raises Questions in Coweta In a move that has stirred conversation across the state, the City of Coweta City Council approved annexing 193 acres on October 6. The land sits between Highways 72 and 51B, near long-time residents in Wagoner County.Neighbors are asking one key question: Will the site become a new data center? …
OGE linemen place in international rodeo competition
OG&E Linemen Show Grit at Global Rodeo The top fifteen qualifying OG&E linemen competed on the global stage showcasing their skill and grit at the 2025 International Lineman’s Rodeo, held over the weekend at the Overland Park Convention Center & National Agriculture Center & Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Oklahoma Apprentice Earns …
Strategic Oil Reserve being restored
Trump Moves to Refill Oil Reserve After Biden’s Controversial Release Oklahoma lawmakers who blasted President Joe Biden for draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve may finally see a reversal. The Trump administration announced plans this week to buy one million barrels of oil to help refill the reserve. Oklahoma Senators Criticized Biden’s Energy Strategy When Biden …
Gulfport Eyes Q3 Gains After $100M Acquisition Plan
Oklahoma City-Based Driller Prepares Quarterly Update Gulfport Energy, headquartered in Oklahoma City, will release its third quarter earnings report on November 4, following an aggressive plan to expand drilling operations.The company allocated $75 to $100 million after the second quarter to acquire additional acreage for oil and gas development. Investors are eager to see if …
Oklahoma Studies Data Centers’ Water and Power Strain
Clinton Studies Data Center Growth and Oklahoma’s Power and Water OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Amanda Clinton, D-Tulsa, led a Utilities Committee study on how data center expansion impacts Oklahoma’s water resources and power grid. The discussion focused on the rise of “hyperscalers,” the massive facilities that power streaming, social media, and AI technologies. Water Use …
Crude oil prices made gains but worries remain
As crude oil prices finished higher on Tuesday, it still raised concerns in the industry of “contango,” the term that describes when prices for immediate supply are lower than for later delivery. It suggests the available current supply is abundant and that energy demand is falling. Analysts concluded that investors took another look …
Wind farms and growing bird deaths
One of the arguments that wind farm opponents like to make is how the wind farms lead to increased bird deaths, including some rare species such as bald eagles. Others contend the wind farms also kill bats, such as those that make their homes in the caves of northwest Oklahoma. Experts say it …
Oklahoma Faces Data Gaps as Interior Layoffs Threaten USGS
Layoffs at Interior Department Threaten Oklahoma Earthquake Monitoring Oklahoma’s ability to track and respond to earthquake activity could take a major hit as the U.S. Interior Department moves ahead with thousands of job cuts. Oklahoma’s Dependence on USGS Data For years, Oklahoma agencies—especially the Corporation Commission—have relied on the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for precise …