The gauntlet’s been thrown as far as Oklahoma members of the House are reportedly concerned in the fight over the bill they support to stop the President from using the Strategic Petroleum Reserve for political purposes. All five members indicated their support last week for the Protecting America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act …
Category: General
Oklahoma’s collapsed wind tower among growing number throughout the world
The collapse of a wind turbine last June in northern Oklahoma near the town of Ames was jus one of a growing number of such incidents in the wind power industry. Such collapses, often involving some of the tallest wind towers in the industry have also occurred in Colorado, Germany and Sweden reported Popular …
OGE to release quarterly results
After an improved earnings report in the third quarter of 2022, OGE Energy Corp., parent company of OG&E plans to release the fourth quarter results in February. The company announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss the newest results at 8 a.m. Central time on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023. In the …
Four wells on a single Canadian County pad produced more than 5,200 barrels of oil a day
Another series of Ovintiv wells in Canadian County was reported this week by the company which has a history of big producing oil wells in Oklahoma’s STACK play. Four of the wells were on a single pad and produced more than 5,200 barrels of oil a day. This time, Ovintiv drilled four Hufnagel wells …
Crude oil prices —down in the US and up overseas
Crude oi prices in the U.S. slipped in Monday’s trading while overseas, they went up 31 cents a barrel. Oklahoma energy stocks recorded ups and downs. What happened? Investors who cashed in on a seven-week high retreated as news spread about a possible recovery of China’s demand for oil imports. West Texas Intermediate crude …
Legislator wants end to non-disclosure agreements in government contracts
Rep. Tom Gann, R-Inola, this week filed a bill to prohibit the abuse of non-disclosure agreements, providing greater transparency in government. House Bill 1378 would require businesses of any kind seeking state or local incentives to fully disclose who they are and what they do and also would prevent government officials from entering …
Snowfall in most of Oklahoma?
Snow is expected to return to Oklahoma on Tuesday and some places of the state could get up to 5 and 6 inches of snowfall. Here are the important weather maps to consider. Heavier snowfall is expected in the eastern part of the state. For drivers heading west on Interstate 40 into the Texas …
Oklahoma regulators consider rule changes
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners plan some rulemaking changes this week in a Wednesday meeting. The agenda for the Jan. 25 meeting includes discussion and possible votes on changes of rules for the Gas 7 Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety program and the Motor Carriers, Private Carriers and Transportation Network Companies. The Commission also scheduled an industry …
Oklahoma Governor wants internet expansion in the state
Gov. Kevin Stitt is intent on changing Oklahoma’s status as one of the least internet connected states in the nation. The Oklahoman reported the governor discussed his internet expansion plans at a recent gathering of state and federal telecommunications officials in Oklahoma City. Click here for The Oklahoman
Oklahoma gasoline prices climb higher again
Gasoline prices in Oklahoma soared higher in the past week, increasing as much as 14 cents a gallon and reaching a new statewide average of $3.08 a gallon. Milder weather in much of the nation is credited with resulting in more demand for gasoline, thus increasing the price at the pump. The American Automobile …