Oklahoma is one of at least 17 states in the past few years that adopted laws aimed at protesters who go too far in their opposition to energy projects such as oil and gas pipelines. A federal appeals court prepares to hear one such case where a woman who fought the Dakota Access Pipeline …
Mullin introduces bill targeting Biden’s NEPA changes
Oklahoma Congressman Markwayne Mullin targeted President Biden’s move to roll back President Trump’s National Environmental Policy Act reforms adopted in July of 2020. He filed a bill called the “Stop NEPA Expansion Act” which would prevent Biden from requiring federal agencies to take a “hard look” at the impact of major highway, pipeline and …
Anti-energy investment firms face response from Oklahoma legislature
The Oklahoma legislature moved closer this week to approval of a bill to require the state to divest from any financial company that boycotts the energy industry. Click here for McCarville Report.
EV battle ground set in Kansas
In Kansas, where Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed an Amazon-supported bill earlier this year allowing for autonomous delivery EVs on sidewalks and roadways, the legislature reacted this week by passing a bill that could lead to driverless cars and trucks in the state. The Kansas Reflector reported the approval of the new bill in …
Lucas wonders why Biden administration isn’t offering more funding for science
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas used a House hearing this week to criticize the Biden administration for failing to commit more support and funding for scientific research of climate change. “—this Administration continues to demonstrate a lack of commitment to this office and its world-leading facilities,” said Rep. Lucas, who is the Ranking member on the …
Delegation urges Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize funding for MKARNS
Oklahoma’s congressional delegation was joined by others from Kansas and Arkansas in urging the Army Corps of Engineers to spend more funding for improvements to the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System. Led by Sen. Jim Inhofe, the delegations sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget and the Corps urging them to …
Turnpike study bill close to approval in Oklahoma legislature
The fight by some Norman area residents against a proposed turnpike led to a bill in the legislature to force the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to give an updated report on the project. The bill by Rep. Danny Sterling, R-Tecumseh won approval in the House this week. The measure would give the Legislature authority to modify …
NextEra gets nod for new transmission line in Oklahoma
A 48-mile transmission line will be built in Oklahoma by NextEra Energy Transmission company after it won approval by the Southwest Power Pool’s Board of Directors. NextEra Energy, known for its wind farms operated in Oklahoma and other states said the project, a 345-kilovolt line to connect the Minco and Draper substations to address …
LSB Industries announces carbon capture partnership
LSB Industries, Inc. announced it is joining forces with Lapis Energy of Dallas for a large carbon capture project at LSB’s facility in El Dorado, Arkansas. The Oklahoma City-based company described it as a project to capture and permanently sequester up to 450,000 tons a year of CO2 with the help of Lapis. Lapis …
Improved earnings for Helmerich and Payne but still with losses
While revenues improved in the second quarter for Helmerich & Payne, it still reported a net loss of $5 million or 5 cents a share. With the improvements along with $100 oil, company leadership continues to be cautious about dealing with worldwide interest in more oil and gas drilling operations. The Tulsa-based company had …