FERC approves Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved Transco’s Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, clearing the way for expanded natural gas pipeline capacity serving Virginia and North Carolina as utilities work to meet growing demand. South Dakota governor seeks funding to study nuclear energy South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden, …
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** The death toll from last week’s winter storm and the blizzard that hit the eastern part of the US over the weekend stood at least 60. The confirmed deaths CBS News cited were linked to a familiar list of winter hazards: hypothermia, vehicle crashes, snowplow incidents, sledding accidents, and sudden cardiac emergencies associated with …
Energy bills await legislators as they begin their 2026 session
When Representatives and Senators meet Monday for the start of the Oklahoma legislative session, they will await the pounding of the gavel in their respective chambers declaring work is underway on more than 1,000 bills, and nearly 70 of them will deal with the state’s energy challenges. They range from the controversial data centers …
Energy costs among priorities of Oklahoma House Democrats
Oklahoma House Democrats are out with their “policy priorities” for the legislative session that begins on Monday in Oklahoma City and among them is a focus on affordability of utility and energy costs. Energy costs were on the list of priorities revealed this week by the Democratic Caucus as members prepare for the Second Regular …
Energy Brief: Fuel Cells, EVs, Oil and Global Power
Bloom Energy Lands $2.65B Fuel Cell Deal Bloom Energy has signed a 20-year offtake agreement with a subsidiary of American Electric Power to supply solid oxide fuel cells valued at $2.65 billion. The company also announced a new partnership with Brookfield Asset Management focused on delivering on-site power solutions for AI data centers worldwide, reflecting …
Illinois Supreme Court Revives Grain Belt Express Line
Illinois Supreme Court Sides With Grain Belt Express Developer The Illinois Supreme Court gave a legal victory to the developer of the $11 billion Grain Belt Express transmission line aimed at carrying wind-powered electricity from southwest Kansas, across Missouri and to Indiana. In a 6–0 ruling, the Court offered a 20-page opinion and upheld a …
$2.1B Transmission line to stretch across Oklahoma Panhandle
Oklahoma regulators are being asked to grant approval for construction of a major electric transmission project that would cross the Oklahoma Panhandle and connect the eastern and western U.S. power grids. Three Corners Connector seeks Oklahoma approval Three Corners Connector LLC has filed an application with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission seeking authority to construct a …
Energy Brief: Grid Strain, Wind Ruling, OPEC+ Outlook
AI Data Centers Push Power Prices to Crisis Levels ** AI data centers hit by winter storms this week surged electric costs to as high as $1,200 per megawatt-hour, as Northern Virginia’s hyperscale campuses powering AWS, Microsoft Azure, and other cloud platforms turned what should have been a manageable winter peak into a grid-straining crisis. …
Energy Briefs: Gulf Coast freeze disrupts U.S. gas output
Gulf Coast Freeze Disrupts U.S. Energy Output ** Oil and gas refiners on the Gulf Coast shut down refining units amid freezing temperatures, disrupting as much as 10% of U.S. natural gas production. Exxon’s XTO Looks to Exit Eagle Ford Assets ** XTO Energy, an Exxon Mobil subsidiary, aims to sell its Eagle Ford shale …
Another record year for NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy posts strong fourth-quarter, full-year earnings NextEra Energy, Inc. reported a strong financial finish to 2025, posting higher fourth-quarter and full-year earnings as the company continues to expand regulated and long-term contracted energy infrastructure across the U.S., including significant operations in Oklahoma. The Florida-based energy company said its fourth-quarter net income totaled $1.535 billion, …