Temporary relief is in store for Oklahoma this week as the dog days of Summer are quenched by some much-needed rain and cooler temperatures. Gary McManus, State Climatologist with Oklahoma Mesonet, reported Monday that the jet stream’s northwest flow should interact with Gulf moisture to produce overnight precipitation, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Tuesday …
OCC Releases Signing Agenda for Tuesday Morning Session
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will meet on Tuesday morning for a signing order session. The meeting will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Jim Thorpe Building in Room 301. One item is Cause No. PUD 201800061, an application of Public Service Company of Oklahoma for an order of the Commission determining if CKEnergy Electric Cooperative, …
Natural gas pipeline fire leaves one worker dead in Midland County, Texas
A natural gas pipeline explosion and fires that happened last Wednesday in Midland County, Texas claimed the life of one of the injured workers. Bud Taylor worked for Navitas Midstream Partners and was fatally injured when the natural gas pipeline caught fire and exploded, injuring seven workers. Taylor was one of five workers and two …
$345 million in USDA loans to rural electric coops including one in southern Oklahoma
The Red River Valley Electric Association in Marietta is among 20 rural electric cooperatives nationally receiving more than $345 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture loans to improve rural electric service in 14 states. Red River is getting an investment of $16,326,000 according to the announcement made this week by Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. The …
$400,000 pickups to be part of no-delay construction effort on I-235 in OKC
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is unveiling a new project to ensure there are no traffic delays in the I-235 construction project in Oklahoma City. It involves the use of two specially-designed pickup trucks, each valued at $400,000. One stranded car inside a highway work zone can cause significant delays for thousands of drivers. The …
Nation sees highest gasoline prices in 4 years while Oklahoma holds steady
Gasoline prices have risen to their highest August averages in the U.S. since 2014 while in Oklahoma, the average is up a penny to a statewide average of $2.63 per gallon. The national average is up to $2.87 a gallon, as nationwide demand for gasoline hit 9.88 million barrels a day. The Energy Information Administration …
New poll shows Anthony with 20 point lead over challenger in Corporation Commission runoff
A new poll by Real Clear Politics shows Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Bob Anthony with a 20 point lead in his GOP runoff race with former State Senator Brian Bingman. Real Clear Politics reported 50% of those polled on August 1 and 2 favored Anthony who is seeking his 6th term in office while 30% supported …
Lankford encourages President to see trade tariff negotiations reach a success
Despite the impact of steel tariffs on Oklahoma companies, Oklahoma U.S.Sen. James Lankford is supporting the Trump administration and hoping its negotiations will “bring stability back to the marketplace.” It’s what he indicated in his latest newsletter to colleagues following a meeting at the White House with President Trump and his staff …
Noble Midstream reports increased revenue
Noble Midstream Partners LP (NYSE: NBLX) (Noble Midstream or the Partnership) today reported second quarter 2018 results. The Partnership’s results are consolidated to include the non-controlling interests in the Partnership’s development companies (DevCos) retained by Noble Energy, Inc. (Noble Energy) as well as Greenfield Midstream, LLC’s (Greenfield Midstream) 45.6% ownership of Black Diamond Gathering, LLC (Black …
Dividend declared by Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes, a GE company (NYSE:BHGE) announced today that the BHGE Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $.18 per share of Class A common stock payable on August 24, 2018 to holders of record on August 14, 2018. The dividend will be funded by a distribution of $.18 per unit from Baker Hughes, …
