https://www.facebook.com/reel/1203554177952520 A big list of energy topics for Scott Mitchell and Jerry Bohnen to talk about in their latest podcast of Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen. From Harold Hamm and what he told the President about getting involved in Venezuelan oil production to the request of utilities for more power because of data centers, …
** President Trump praises the AI boom, but calls for data center builders to “pay their own way” in a social media post. ** A federal judge overturns the Interior Department order halting construction on the nearly-complete Revolution Wind, which the Trump administration targeted in December along with four other wind projects. ** A federal …
Former Public Regulation Commissioner Targets Power Prices, Policy Direction Former New Mexico Public Regulation Commission member James Ellison announced his candidacy for governor, launching a Republican campaign centered on energy affordability, electricity rates, and economic development. Ellison, who previously served as a regulator overseeing utilities and energy markets in the state, said Democratic-led energy policies …
SPP hires former WECC executive to lead state regulatory strategy The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has created a new executive position to support its westward expansion and appointed a veteran regulatory and grid-policy leader to fill the role. SPP, which operates the electric grid across 14 states including Oklahoma, announced the hiring of Kristine Raper …
It was Sen. Mullin’s amendment that allowed Choctaw Nation to be picked for drone testing site The recent move by the Federal Aviation Administration to choose the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma among the first new drone testing sites was made possible through a legislative change authored by Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin. The approval …
Invenergy has apparently put the brakes on the massive 375-mile Cimarron Link transmission line to stretch across northern Oklahoma, citing market conditions. Or the firm is reconsidering how it approaches acquiring land for the massive transmission project. Responding to an inquiry by OK Energy Today, the Chicago-based energy company’s spokesman explained, “As Cimarron Link …
Texas Wind Farm Uses Explosives to Replace Aging Turbines Hundreds of aging wind turbines are coming down across West Texas — not because of opposition to renewable energy, but as part of a major Texas wind farm turbine replacement project aimed at modernizing generation capacity near Abilene. Wind energy company AES has begun decommissioning more …
Marlow State Rep. Brad Boles says he is moving to protect Oklahoma utility customers from paying higher power bills tied to the explosive growth of data centers across the state. Boles, a Republican who is also running for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, announced he has filed legislation designed to stop utilities from passing the electricity …
The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly in support of funding three agencies including Energy and Water Development, Interior and Environment and Commerce, Justice and Science and Oklahoma’s Representatives were in the majority. Oklahoma’s entire delegation, Reps. Stephanie Bice, Josh Brecheen, Tom Cole, Kevin Hern and Frank Lucas were among the 419 Representatives who voted for the …
U.S. Politics and Policy ** President Trump said he may block Exxon Mobil from investing in Venezuela after Exxon CEO Darren Woods called the country “uninvestable” during a Friday meeting at the White House. ** The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments connected to more than 40 Louisiana lawsuits seeking to hold energy companies responsible …
