** U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia could play a key role in the success or failure of President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan, which may benefit his coal-reliant state but relies on raising the corporate tax rate, which Manchin opposes. ** Xcel Energy has unveiled plans for the largest solar energy plant in Minnesota by …
Solar operations expand in Arkansas
Another central Arkansas solar operation was scheduled to begin this week with groundbreaking in the city of Cabot. Central Arkansas Water planned ceremonies to break ground on a 4.8 megawatt power station on a 30-acre piece of land in Cabot. Arkansas Business reported the 12,300-panel array will be the state’s first PSC-approved net-metering facility …
Ethanol plant received COVID funds amid environmental concerns, delinquent taxes
The Kansas-based firm AltEn, sued over its Nebraska ethanol plant operations received more than $210,000 in COVID relief funds last year from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development. The money was awarded as AltEn’s plant at Mead, Nebraska fell under increased scrutiny from environmental regulators reported the Lincoln Journal Star. Click here for Lincoln …
Unhealthy air advisory in northern Oklahoma
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Air Pollutant(s): Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Current Monitoring Data Advisory Sign Up EPA’s Air Now
Ovintiv begins exploration in Oklahoma’s Canadian County
Tulsa’s Ovintiv Mid-Continent Inc. received drilling permits to begin exploration in Canadian County. Permits to drill were issued this week for a three-well single-pad site. The three ROCK ISLAND #1407 wells will be located at 11 14N 7W which is several miles southeast of the city of Okarche. The permit, 01725666 shows drilling is intended to be in …
Chesapeake Energy and Project Canary announce multi-basin responsibly sourced gas partnership
Oklahoma’s Chesapeake Energy joined Denver-based Project Canary in launching a pilot partnership this week to produce certified responsibly sourced natural gas (RSG) at select well pads in the Marcellus and Haynesville shales. An announcement stated that Chesapeake Energy will produce RSG using Project Canary’s continuous on-site emissions monitoring technology and TrustWell™ certification process, which provides third …
Taiwan firm to build Tesla parts plant in Texas
Pegatron, a company based in Taiwan has chosen a site in El Paso, Texas where it intends to build a production facility to provide parts for electric car maker Tesla. The update was posted on Wednesday through a report from Taiwanese financial newspaper Commercial Times, according to Teslarati. Click here for Teslarati article. While …
US crude oil prices finish above $60
Tuesday’s trading brought another increase in crude oil prices in the U.S. and abroad with West Texas Intermediate crude settling back above the $60 mark. WTI for May delivery went up 48 cents to $60.18 a barrel in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude oil for June delivery rose 39 cents …
OERB welcomes new member to board of directors
A new member has been added to the board of directors of the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board. Joe Brevetti is the founder of Charter Oak Production Co., LLC and manages all aspects of oil and natural gas operations and development. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, he started his career …
PSO honored with Energy Star award
Public Service Company of Oklahoma has received the 2021 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. “Public Service Company of Oklahoma values our partnership with ENERGY STAR, and is excited to see the impact we’ve made to help customers save both energy …