Congress wants to follow Oklahoma in taxing EV operators to make them pay for the highway repairs since federal funding comes from gasoline and diesel fuel taxes. A U.S. House committee led by Republicans approved a plan to create a $250 annual fee on electric cars but at the same time dropped a $20 …
US House rejects California’s EV mandates—Oklahomans helped with approval
Oklahoma’s delegation in the U.S. House feels the Biden administration’s EPA and the state of California went too far in their anti-gasoline vehicle mandates. At least, that’s what they showed in their vote against the plan. All five members, Stephanie Bice, Josh Brecheen, Tom Cole, Kevin Hern and Frank Lucas were in the majority …
Judge rules against Arkansas’ crypto mining law
A Federal judge has ordered Arkansas to stop enforcement of a 2024 law created to regulate crypto mining operations in the state. Reports by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette show the ruling came from U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker in a lawsuit filed by the Arkansas Cryptomining Association. The organization contended the year old law …
Empire Petroleum’s annual meeting date set
Tulsa-based Empire Petroleum Corporation is preparing for its annual stockholders meeting. A proxy filing by the company indicated the event will be held June 12. Stockholders will be asked to approve the election of directors, an advisory vote on Executive Officer Compensation, and the ratification of Grant Thornton LLP as the firm’s independent registered …
Environmental Federation of Oklahoma offering program for students
The Environmental Federation of Oklahoma is offering a FREE registration to students to attend the 2025 EFO Regulatory Newsreel that will be held at the University of Central Oklahoma on June 18, 2025. This is available to all students who are pursuing a natural science, water ecology, air quality, land protection, natural or cultural resource, engineering, …
Colorado oil well blowout called “rare”
“Very rare and unprecedented situation.” It’s what one Colorado official says of a blowout last month at a Chevron-operated oil well in the northern part of the state. The April 6 incident occurred near the town of Galeton in northeast Colorado and led to an investigation by the Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission. …
Energy briefs
** Crews rush to contain an oil spill in Louisiana marshes that’s already released more than 23,000 gallons of crude oil, although the exact amount remains unknown. ** Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asserted on Wednesday that “people will lose their lives” unless the United States invests in a new air traffic control system. He aised extreme concerns …
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—a wide range of new energy developments
Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—a lot of energy stories to cover in the latest podcast. From oil prices into the $50s to the possible loss of a major hydrogen project at Ardmore.
Saudi Arabia puts the squeeze on crude oil prices—WTI now in the 50s
Oklahoma energy stocks and crude oil prices took a dive on Wednesday as price recorded their largest monthly drop in more than three years. US prices finished under $60 a barrel. What precipitated the plunge? Saudi Arabia’s signal that it won’t go along with any efforts to prop up the oil market with …
Oklahoma regulators to hold special meeting
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners will hold a special meeting Thursday morning, considering a daily signing agenda docket and a 24-hour signing agenda. There could be some possible votes on some of the proposed orders in the cases. Among them are requests for Fuel Adjustment Clauses by Greenlight Gas, LLC, West Texas Gas Utility, LLC …