In his latest “Mullin’ it Over” column to constituents, Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin touched on two subjects—high energy costs and his attempts to expand broadband coverage in eastern Oklahoma. The U.S. Senate candidate said inflation, supply chain issues and higher energy costs have brought optimism among small business owners to the lowest it has …
Senate Votes to Overturn Biden Administration Environmental Rule
The U.S. Senate voted to overturn a Biden Administration rule requiring rigorous environmental review of major infrastructure projects such as highways, pipelines and oil wells, according to a published report by the Associated Press. The measure was approved on Thursday by a vote of 50-47 as Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia sided with …
Energy Transfer to Acquire Woodford Express, LLC in $485 Million Deal
Dallas-based Energy Transfer signed an agreement to acquire Woodford Express, LLC, a Mid-Continent gas gathering and processing system for approximately $485 million. The acquisition was revealed by the company’s Co-Chief Executive Officer, Tom Long, during Energy Transfer’s Q2 2022 earnings conference call on Wednesday. “This bolt-on opportunity will provide a roughly 450 million cubic foot …
US EIA Issues Permian Basin Natural Gas Pipeline Project Update
The U.S. Energy Information Administration issued its latest Natural Gas Pipeline Project Tracker on Thursday to include five new projects—four newly announced projects and one project under construction—since its last update in April 2022. Of the four new projects, three will expand capacity for existing pipelines and one will be a new pipeline. If completed …
Devon Announces STEM Program With OSU and OU
Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy is collaborating with Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma through the creation of a learning platform that combines science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) with sports. SportsLabs is a five-year pre-game project that will be held at fan fests during football, basketball and other select sporting events on each …
Heat Advisory Issued Through Weekend
A moderate heat advisory remains in effect for several Oklahoma communities until 8:00 p.m. CST on Friday, August 5, 2022. This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of northern, western, central and southern Oklahoma. The hot weather pattern will persist through at least Saturday with heat index values near or above 100 degrees in many …
Oklahoman Arrested for Alleged Copper Theft at Grant County Oil and Gas Well Site
A phone call from an observant Grant County citizen resulted in the arrest of an alleged copper thief who is under investigation by several law enforcement agencies. Nathan Schuermann of Medford was arrested by deputies on August 3 after being found on an oil and gas well site in Grant County. Schuermann was also found …
OCC Hears Testimony From Utility Advisors to Support Additional Funding
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony voiced his concern as expert witnesses testified during Thursday morning’s meeting at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Four utility companies are seeking Commission approval for additional funding to recoup losses from the winter storms of February 2021. OG&E projected a need for an additional $2.12 per month from each customer but …
Flogistix Opens El Reno Manufacturing Plant
Oklahoma City-based Flogistix expanded its manufacturing capabilities with the opening of its new El Reno manufacturing plant today. With this addition, the company will have 259,000 square feet of manufacturing space for vapor recovery units (VRU) and other compression technologies as it scales up its workforce with the addition of more than 150 new jobs …
Partial Settlement of Pawnee and Cushing Earthquakes Available Through Class Action Lawsuit
Oklahomans who suffered earthquake damage near Pawnee may be eligible to participate in an $850,000 class action settlement. According to a recent notification, a settlement was reached in a lawsuit involving the operation of wastewater disposal wells by Eagle Road Oil, LLC between November 15, 2014 and the Effective Date. A series of powerful earthquakes …