Oklahoma regulators will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss, review and hold votes on a number of issues. The following is part of the agenda: Discussion of and possible vote(s) on an Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Division Staff recommendation to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, that would …
Earthquake rattles northern Oklahoma–regulators shut-in some wells
An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude rumbled across northern Oklahoma near the state line Monday morning prompting the Corporation Commission to request the shut-down of 3 wastewater wells in the area. The quake’s epicenter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, was about 4 miles northwest of the town of Medford and measured 3 to 4 …
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** The Alaska Supreme Court narrowly decided Friday to dismiss a challenge to the state’s fossil fuel policy brought by Alaska youths. The split 3-2 decision came in a case brought by 16 youths, including Alaska Natives, against the state of Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and several state departments. ** A new report finds building two offshore wind …
Strong coal quarter reported by Alliance Resource Partners
Who says the coal industry is dying? Tula-based Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. on Monday reported increased financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. The company said its 2021 quarter net income grew 48% to $51.8 million or …
Iowa Governor renews effort to require higher ethanol blends at Iowa pumps
Iowa’s Governor renews her push to require gas stations to offer gasoline with higher blends of ethanol. Gov. Kim Reynolds’s efforts last year failed as fights developed among fuel retailers, transportation groups and renewable fuel providers. But she isn’t giving up according to the Des Moines Register. Click here for Des Moines Register
Well production set to break records In 2022 in the Permian
Research by Rystad Energy suggests that the Permian Basin will hit a record high average productivity of new wells this year, going beyond the 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day. The company’s forecast attributes the expanded production on a surge in lateral well length reported OilPrice.com. Click here for Oil Price
Grid operator in Texas warns electricity demand could near records
The grid operator in Texas, ERCOT issued a warning about this week’s cold weather front and how it might result in near record-setting levels of electric demand in the state. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas did so, not in the form of a warning but rather a notice to government agencies that it …
Kingfisher County remains a hot spot for Ovintiv
If there is one energy firm that has the ability to continue discovery of major producing oil wells in Oklahoma, it is Ovintiv USA Inc. As OK Energy Today has reported in the past, Ovintiv has a track record of major finds in the STACK, especially in Kingfisher County. Its latest is a four-well …
New Mexico’s oil and gas group launches campaign against zero future act
A bill introduced in the New Mexico legislature to require the state reduce greenhouse gas pollution prompted the state’s oil and gas association to launch a campaign against it. Democratic Rep. Nathan Small introduced House Bill 6, known as the Clean Future Act, which would set emission limits for air pollutants that contribute to climate change. …
Entergy Arkansas puts put solar plant on line
Entergy Arkansas announced its newest solar generation source is online and pumping power onto the electric grid. The Searcy Solar Energy Center is among the first in the state to include battery storage and the ability to store 30 megawatts to provide power rain or shine. Searcy Solar is one of three plants producing …