Chevron Warns Newsom Climate Policies Could Threaten Refineries, Jobs and Fuel Prices Chevron is raising serious concerns about California climate regulations promoted by Gov. Gavin Newsom, warning the policies could damage the state’s economy, threaten refinery operations and increase fuel prices for consumers. The warning came in a letter from Chevron President Andy Walz to …
Gulfport Energy makes $17 million share buyback
Gulfport Energy Reports $17.2 Million Share Buyback Oklahoma City-based Gulfport Energy Corporation reported this week the buyback of more than 84,000 shares of its common stock as part of the company’s $1.5 billion common share repurchasing program. The deal totaled $17.2 million in value. Repurchase Agreement Filed With SEC It reported in a filing with …
Regulators to Consider 3-County Transmission Line Project
OCC to Consider $260 Million AEP Transmission Line Project A $260 million transmission line replacement project in southern Oklahoma will be the sole topic of a special meeting scheduled Monday by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC). The meeting will focus on a proposal involving AEP Oklahoma Transmission Company to rebuild a large portion of existing …
Continued fighting sends crude oil prices upward, but they’re not skyrocketing
The military attacks on Iran and its responses sent global oil prices to $84 a barrel at one point during Wednesday’s trading. US prices have climbed to about $75 a barrel. Brent crude finally finished the day at $81.67 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate, considered the U.S. benchmark, closed at $75.21 per barrel on …
Farming water use focus of two bills in Senate Energy committee
Two bills will be considered Thursday morning when the Oklahoma Senate Energy Committee meets and both focus on monitoring and protecting the amount of water used in agricultural purposes. SB259, a bill focusing on water and water rights will be considered. Authored by Senator Brent Howard, R-Altus, it would require holders of water permits to …
Senate committee approval for bill expanding Open Meeting Act
While a state House committee recently approved a bill to allow the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to keep certain of its files “confidential” and exempt from the state’s Open Records Act, another effort in the legislature is going the opposite direction. Sen. Mark Mann, D-Oklahoma City, has won the approval of the Senate Judiciary Committee for …
ONEOK plans annual shareholder meeting
The date for ONEOK’s annual shareholders meeting date was announced this week. ONEOK, Inc. said the 2026 annual meeting will be a virtual one to be held on May 20 at 9 a.m. Central Time. The meeting will only involve “shareholders of record” as of March 23, 2026. They will receive notice of and vote …
Data Centers targeted by Iranian drones
Data centers targeted in Oklahoma and other states by residents who oppose them face different targeting in the Middle East—drone attacks by Iran. At least three Amazon Web Services operations in the Middle East were hit by Iranian drone strikes which highlights the rapid growth of data centers in the region, as well as the …
Challenges made to FERC decision in support of Williams Cos.
Environmental Groups Challenge FERC Approval of Williams Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Tulsa-based Williams Cos. is facing another environmental challenge after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved an extension of a major natural gas pipeline project in the Southeast United States. Environmental organizations have asked federal regulators to reconsider their decision authorizing the Southeast Supply …