The U.S. Supreme won’t hear the appeals of major oil and gas producers challenging lawsuits from California and other blue states who want billions in damages over climate change. The justices turned down the appeals of firms such as Sunoco, Shell and others who are trying to block the lawsuits. Click here for …
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** The Supreme Court dealt a major setback to the oil industry Monday, refusing to block lawsuits from California and other blue states that seek billions of dollars in damages for the effects of climate change. Without a comment or dissent, the justices turned down closely watched appeals from Sunoco, Shell and other energy producers. ** Landmark …
Devon announces leadership changes
Changes to the executive leadership team at Devon Energy were announced this week. The company promoted John Raines to the position of Senior Vice President, E&P Asset Management and Trey Lowe to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. “Both John and Trey have consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep …
New report shows Oklahoma’s oil and gas industry employment down in past few months
The latest employment report from the Energy Workforce & Technology Council shows Oklahoma with nearly 50,000 workers in the oil and gas industry. It was the third highest state in the country for employment in the oil patch. Oklahoma’s total in the industry dropped by more than 200 workers since November, 2024. The Council …
Legislator targets wind farms in filed bill
When Rep. Molly Jenkins urged those attending a Stop the Green rally last week at the capitol to “fight, fight, fight,” she backed up her words with a bill to put more restrictions on wind farms in Oklahoma. She filed a measure called the Vital Industries Security Act of 2025,” a bill that restricts …
Deadline approaches for public comments on state’s Long Range Transportation Plan
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the newest edition of the department’s 2025-2050 Long Range Transportation Plan. Public input will be the foundation for setting the transportation priorities and policies that will impact daily travel, business operations and infrastructure improvements throughout Oklahoma during the next 25-years. Oklahomans can submit …
No energy mentioned in Senate Democrats’ agenda
When Oklahoma Senate Democrats released their legislative priorities this week for the 2025 session, their blueprint did not mention energy in any way or fashion. The Democrats said they were intent on creating prosperity, improved health, greater educational opportunities and more fair government for all Oklahomans. “Oklahomans need us working on real problem solving …
Supreme Court won’t hear Utah’s challenge of federal control of land
Just a few days after protesters gathered at the Utah state capitol to rally against Utah’s land grab lawsuit, the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would not hear the lawsuit which seeks control of federal public lands in the state. They had gathered to protest the petition filed last summer by Utah Gov. …
Bingman sworn in as Corporation Commissioner
Commissioner Brian Bingman was sworn in to his first six-year term as Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner during a public ceremony held Monday afternoon, January 13, 2025, at the Supreme Court Ceremonial Chambers at the State Capitol. Oklahoma Supreme Court Vice-Chief Justice Dana Kuehn administered the oaths of office as Bingman’s wife, Paula, held the family …
Crude oil prices and Oklahoma energy stocks had a strong Monday
Monday produced a nearly 2% jump in crude oil prices over growing expectations that the U.S. sanctions on Russian oil announced last Friday by the Biden administration will force India and China to go elsewhere for their oil. At the same time, it was a strong day for Oklahoma energy stocks as one firm …