While drilling for oil and gas in Oklahoma has held steady in the past year, a report indicates oilfield drilling activity in neighboring Kansas dropped an average of 36% compared to a year ago. The information was reported by the Independent Oil and Gas Service Inc. It indicated however, the decline in drilling activity could …
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Renewables took 90% of federal energy subsidies in 2025
Renewable energy captured 90% of federal subsidies in 2025 Federal energy subsidies remained heavily tilted toward renewables Despite expectations that federal support for renewable energy would sharply decline after the Biden administration, a new analysis shows subsidies continued at elevated levels in 2025 — with the vast majority flowing to clean energy projects. A report …
Energy Brief: AI growth, oil deals, and global supply shifts
United States Artificial intelligence fueling electrician demandAs artificial intelligence continues to expand, the construction of new data centers is driving increased demand for electricians to install, maintain, and repair complex electrical and cooling infrastructure required to support high-density computing operations. Frontera Energy secures Chevron-backed financingFrontera Energy (FECCF) received a timely cash infusion after finalizing a …
Corporation Commissioners fire Director of Administration Brandy Wreath
Without an explanation, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission on Tuesday fired Brandy Wreath as the agency’s Director of Administration, a position he held for the past two years. The major question of “why?” was left unanswered and Commissioners gave no hint or explanation behind Wreath’s termination. Commissioners took the formal action in a public meeting following …
Crude oil remained steady despite weakened chances for peace in Ukraine and Russia
Crude oil prices held steady on Tuesday while natural gas prices fell in trading. Growing pessimism about the prospects of peace between Russia and Ukraine led to a slight decline in crude oil prices. Then, there is the increasing geopolitical tensions surrounding Yemen. On Monday, both benchmarks settled more than 2% higher as Saudi Arabia launched …
CWIP to see constitutional challenge in 2026?
Months after suggesting to Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners that the state’s CWIP law, one that originated from SB998, was likely unconstitutional, attorney Thomas Schroedter believes there will be a constitutional challenge in 2026 before the state supreme court. He says such a challenge relies on the actions of the Corporation Commissioners who recently were presented …
Baker Hughes to release 4Q earnings
Baker Hughes sets Q4 earnings release after strong 2025 performance Energy technology firm reports solid Q3 results ahead of January update Baker Hughes plans to release its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings in late January following a strong third quarter that delivered $7 billion in revenue and $609 million in attributable net income. The Houston-based …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen, top 2025 energy stories plus more CWIP talk
https://www.facebook.com/reel/763421592724473 A review of significant energy stories in 2025 plus CWIP…… Just like the 2021 Winter Storm that gave us never-ending stories about bonds and 25-years of increased utility bills, Construction Work in Progress takes center stage as we near the end of the year. They’re big topics of discussion as Scott Mitchell talks …
Corporation Commission’s Director of Administration in the spotlight
Something is stirring at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and it has nothing to do with rate making or the latest request from a utility. It is the politics of the agency as an agenda for a “regular” meeting revealed when it was released Monday afternoon. The agenda for the 1:30 p.m. meeting focuses squarely …
Oil Prices Jump on Russia-Ukraine Tensions Middle East Risks
Crude oil prices Crude oil prices climbed more than $1 per barrel in Monday’s trading as geopolitical tensions escalated following Russia’s accusation that Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin’s presidential residence with a drone attack. Traders also weighed the risk of possible supply disruptions in the Middle East, particularly tied to growing instability in Yemen. According …