** The Biden administration is considering a ban on new public land mining claims on millions of acres of sage grouse habitat, potentially affecting future lithium mining projects. ** U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota introduces a budget amendment that would prohibit the Biden administration from releasing rules or guidance to ban hydraulic fracturing. ** California regulators expect the state’s …
Ascent Resources Posts Net Loss of $617 Million for 2Q 2021
Oklahoma City-based Ascent Resources Utica Holdings, LLC reported its second quarter 2021 operating and financial results and reaffirmed its 2021 guidance on Wednesday, according to a company press release. Ascent is one of the largest private producers of natural gas in the United States and is focused on acquiring, developing, producing, and operating natural gas and oil …
U.S. EIA Expects Below Average Natural Gas Inventories Prior to Winter Heating Season
In its August 2021 short-term energy outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecast U.S. inventories of natural gas will reach 3,592 billion cubic feet (Bcf) by November 1, the beginning of the winter heating season. This amount is 159 Bcf below its previous five-year average (2016–2020). Above-average withdrawals of natural gas from storage in the 2020–2021 …
U.S. Energy Information Administration Issues August 2021 Short Term Outlook
The U.S. Energy Information Administration issued its short-term energy outlook on Tuesday. The report highlights include: GLOBAL LIQUID FUELS The August 2021 short-term energy outlook remains subject to heightened levels of uncertainty related to the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. economic activity continues to rise after reaching multiyear lows in the second quarter …
Oklahoma Corporation Commission Meeting on Thursday
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners will hold a regular meeting Thursday morning to first consider their daily signing agenda docket followed by the 24-hour signing agenda docket. They will also receive a briefing and discussion of recent legislation affecting the Commission as presented by Brandy Wreath, Director of the Public Utility Division and Legislative Liaison. The last …
List of 2021 Oklahoma Fly-Ins Available for Aviation Enthusiasts
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission’s social media page recently published a list of fly-ins and events scheduled for the remainder of 2021. The list was produced by Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc.’s Chapter 10 based in Owasso, Oklahoma. To view the list, click here.
Oshkosh AirVenture an Adventure for Ada Aviators
Representatives from Ada’s flying community had an opportunity to meet with state and national aviation leaders at the 2021 EAA AirVenture event held last week in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, according to a report published in The Ada News. Dr. Tre Landrum, a local physician, Chris Eckler, Ada High School aviation instructor, and Tanner Gilliam, an Ada …
Test Drives Offered During OGE’s Recent EV Ride & Drive Event
More than 125 people attended an EV Ride & Drive event hosted by OGE on Saturday, August 7 at the OSU-OKC Precision Driving Training Facility, according to a published report in The Journal Record. The event offered a free test-drive experience in a Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4 or Volvo XC40 Recharge …
Energy News In Brief
Headlines of energy stories from around the globe and the U.S. Oklahoma City-based SandRidge Energy, Inc. announced plans to release second quarter 2021 operational and financial results after the close of trading on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. The company also plans to provide an updated investor presentation. The presentation will be made available on …
St. Louis Pipeline at Center of Appellate Court Legal Dispute
A Missouri natural gas company is seeking a rehearing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in an effort to continue operating the Spire STL Pipeline as utilities prepare for the winter months, according to a published report in The Missouri Times. Spire Missouri was granted a certificate of convenience …