A report by an internal watchdog of the Environmental Protection Agency contends two high-ranking Trump political appointments engaged in fraudulent payroll activities, including payments to employees after they were fired and to one official when he was absent from work. The report by the EPA’s Office of Inspector General claims it cost the agency …
Nation’s rig count continues to grow while Oklahoma is unchanged
While the nation’s total number of active oil and gas rigs grew by four in the past week, the country’s major shale drilling area, the Permian Basin, the Williston and the Anadarko Basin was unchanged. Figures released by Baker Hughes showed a total count of 479 active oil and gas rigs including an addition …
Osage Nation airport gets $2 million federal grant
The U.S. Commerce Department has awarded a $2.1 million grant to the Osage Nation to support its development of the Osage Nation’s Skyway36 airpark. Congressman Frank Lucas said the money came from the Economic Development Administration. “The investments and developments of the EDA and the Osage Nation will continue to spur innovation, STEM opportunities, …
The battle over a Southeast energy market
A decision could come next month from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on a plan by three big utilities serving the southeast and parts of eastern Oklahoma to form a new market called SEEM, the Southeast Energy Exchange Market. Some clean energy groups and big corporate electricity buyers are opposed to the creation of …
Some Evergy customers could be paying for years due to winter storm
While some Kansas City-area customers will see energy savings, Evergy customers in parts of Missouri may be repaying electric costs for the next 15 years following the February cold weather snap that strained supplies. Click here for story from the Kansas Reflector.
PSO asks for support for home energy aid month campaign
With summer temperatures on the rise, many Oklahomans face an increased need for financial assistance to help pay their home energy bills. And with the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the need for assistance is greater than ever. That’s why this year’s Home Energy Aid Month is so important says Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Home …
Federal Government blocks Colorado from adding EV chargers to rest areas
Charging stations at rest stops along interstate highways are not permitted by law as Colorado officials recently found out when they sought to install them along I-70 in the eastern part of the state. But the transportation bill passed last week in the U.S. House of Representatives would change the prohibition as Colorado Public …
Energy news in brief
** U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen signaled she’ll prod multilateral development banks to rein in their lending for fossil fuels, part of a global effort to make the financial system greener. ** Colonial Pipeline Co. could face daily fines of up to $200,000 per violation if it fails to improve the way it detects leaks in …
How a lobbying firm helps SE New Mexico’s oil industry
An international lobbying firm has been helping southeast New Mexico in its efforts to maintain the prosperous oil and gas industry. The city of Carlsbad and Eddy County have spent thousands with FTI Consulting, a company that is better known for its large energy clients. In the first quarter of this year alone, …
Oil prices continue their downward slide
The uncertainty following the collapse of OPEC+ talks left crude oil prices taking yet another slide on Thursday. It was the third consecutive day of losses for the industry and Oklahoma energy stocks felt the pain. U.S. West Texas crude for August delivery fell 33 cents or 0.5% to settle at $71.87 a barrel. …