Dozens of energy companies in Oklahoma took advantage of the federal Paycheck Protection Program created by Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 64,000 business and organizations received nearly $5.5 billion in forgivable loans under the program including oil and gas firms, transportation companies and others. As the political news website NonDoc recently reported, …
While the Oklahoma Corporation Commission extended its closure of its headquarters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, one Democrat legislature urged the governor to require the wearing of masks in public spaces and private businesses. The Corporation Commission plans to hold a semi-open hearing on Thursday and will require participants to wear masks, sit in …
The U.S. Appeals Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled the Dakota Access oil pipeline can continue transporting crude oil while it challenges a lower court ruling to shut down and empty the line. The Appeals Court granted Dakota Access, controlled by Energy Transfer LP , an administrative stay while it considers …
After dropping in Monday’s trading, oil futures were up in Tuesday’s trading with analysts suggesting prices got a boost from some weakness in the U.S. dollar. Traders also weighed uncertainty over OPEC’s next move about production levels. West Texas Intermediate crude for August deliver rose 19 cents or 0.5% on the New York Mercantile …
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission voted Tuesday to extend its order keeping the headquarters building closed to the public for another 60 days because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion on the third extension since the start of the coronavirus pandemic led Commission Chairman Todd Hiett to state, “There is no indication when the building …
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter maintains last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the existence of the Muscogee (Creek) Indian reservation and forced prosecutors to drop state criminal charges in some cases also does not affect oil and gas leases. It’s what he told The Oklahoman. “This decision has no impact on the …
The proposed semi-reopening of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Jim Thorpe headquarters building, shut down because of COVID-19, was the suggestion of Commission Chairman Todd Hiett and not Director of Administration Tim Rhodes. OK Energy Today reported this week that Rhodes had proposed the opening of the public to officials directly connected to cases. Instead, …
A French solar developer is buying up land around coal-fired power plants in Kansas, Nebraska and New Mexico, attempting to take advantage once the plants are shut down. Photosol US, a subsidiary of a French company, has purchased options near plants in Nebraska and Kansas, as well as the San Juan Generating Station in …
Developers of a proposed 135-mile long pipeline to transport natural gas from southeast New Mexico into Texas are facing opposition, even as federal regulators are viewing the application process. Critics contend the new pipeline is a step in the wrong direction, especially in today’s environment. Summit Midstream, the project developer, proposed the pipeline …
** A Louisiana company moves ahead with oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Mexico despite the recent market downturn. ** Looming PG&E public safety power shutoffs have Northern California homeowners rushing to install battery backup systems. ** The U.S. Department of Justice files an amicus brief in support of rooftop solar customers in a dispute over an Arizona utility’s fees. …
