Oklahoma City-based LSB Industries, Inc. announced an adjusted net loss of $57.3 million, or $2.12 cents per diluted share for the third quarter of 2016, according to the company’s earnings statements issued Thursday. In a separate announcement, LSB indicated that it is evaluating the possibility of a sale or merger as it expects only modest …
ONG’s $1 million Explosion Settlement Approved by Corporation Commission
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission signed off Thursday on a $1 million settlement with Oklahoma Natural Gas company following a January residential gas explosion in Oklahoma City. As part of the deal, first reached Oct. 11, ONG won’t be allowed to rate the rates of customers forcing them to pay for the settlement of $1.010,000. Administrative …
5 Years since Prague Earthquake in Oklahoma
This weekend marks the 5th anniversary of the historic Prague, Oklahoma earthquake, the one that rattled TV sports announcers during a live broadcast of an Oklahoma State University football game, the one that left heavy damage to St. Gregory University in Shawnee and the one that left homes badly damaged and some people injured in …
Pawnee Nation Leader—-Long and Tortured Process to Get Earthquake-Related Information
The conversation that OK Energy Today had recently with Pawnee Nation executive director Andrew Knife Chief is worth continuing as he expressed his concerns over a lack of full cooperation he wants with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. “It has been a long and tortured process for us to get …
New Interstate 40 Interchange to be Dedicated in El Reno
A new $17 million Interstate 40 interchange will be dedicated Thursday morning at El Reno. Gov. Mary Fallin will be joined by other dignitaries in dedicating the project that began four years ago with a vow from Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy to contribute land for the creation of the Radio Road interchange. “It’s a rare …
Latest Pawnee Earthquake Intensifies Frustration of Pawnee Nation Leader
Pawnee Nation Executive Director Andrew Knife Chief didn’t feel the latest earthquake to shake Pawnee and his tribal headquarters. But it didn’t take long for him to be awakened by phone calls and messages that a 4.5 magnitude quake had struck the area Tuesday night. “We had some more plaster fall down, we had dust …
State and Federal Officials are Reviewing Latest Pawnee Earthquake
Oklahoma and federal agencies are reviewing data from the 4.5 magnitude Tuesday night earthquake near Pawnee to consider what recommendations to make regarding wastewater injection wells in the area. “We started working early this morning with the EPA, as you know, they have jurisdiction over the Osage County operations and data,” said Matt Skinner, a …
Forum on Earthquakes and Oilfield Wastewater Recycling to be Held Wednesday at State Capitol
Oklahoma State Rep. Richard Morrissette will host a forum on Wednesday morning to hear from Oklahomans who have experienced property damage from earthquakes and discuss oilfield wastewater recycling. The meeting will be held at the State Capitol in Room 432-B at 11:00 a.m. The Oklahoma City legislator is highly critical of the pace with which …
Pawnee Struck by 4.5 Magnitude Quake on Tuesday Night
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake rattled north central Oklahoma late Tuesday night. The earthquake happened around 11:25 p.m., making it the third earthquake registering over 3.0 to strike since Tuesday. It’s also the strongest since the 5.8 magnitude temblor that occurred in Pawnee in early September. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was near Pawnee, …
OG&E and OnCue Roll Out Electric Vehicle Supercharger Station in Yukon
Metro area drivers will have a new location to quickly charge their electric vehicles due to a pilot project and partnership between OG&E and convenience store chain, OnCue. The level 3, DC fast charging high power station is located at OnCue, 1000 North Czech Hall Road in Yukon. With the addition of the Yukon supercharging …