Energy Policy and Conservation Act at center of DC ruling fight Natural gas organizations say a DC Court of Appeals got it wrong in a ruling this week they contend failed to protect consumers from former President Joe Biden’s “DOE regulatory overreach.” Additionally, the groups aggressively escalated pushback because they see this moment as a …
Grid plans $8.6 billion toward more transmission lines
Southwest Power Pool approves massive 2025 plan The Southwest Power Pool announced support of more electric transmission lines in its 14-state grid and approval of $8.6 billion toward an expansion of the electric grid. Additionally, this scale of infrastructure deployment signals one of the largest structural grid modernization cycles in SPP’s history. Also, Oklahoma Energy …
More illegal immigrant truckers caught in Oklahoma
US immigration and customs enforcement drives targeted removal effort More illegal immigrant truckers have been removed from the highways of Oklahoma, thanks to Operation Guardian. Additionally, officials intensified coordination because joint enforcement operations have become a core protective shield around regional commercial vehicle safety. Also, Oklahoma Energy stakeholders recognize that aggressive roadway enforcement directly intersects …
Energy Brief: U.S. magnet deal, COP30 absence, NY gas
Energy Brief ** The Trump administration announces a $1.4 billion deal with Vulcan Elements and ReElement Technologies, consisting of federal loans and private investments, to produce rare-earth magnets in the U.S. used in EV motors, data centers, and other electronics.** | This accelerates domestic critical mineral capacity and shifts supply chain leverage back toward U.S. …
DEQ Board to hold meeting in Tahlequah Nov. 6
Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Board Sets Public Access Forum Members of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Environmental Quality Board encourage residents of Eastern Oklahoma to attend a public forum scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025. The public forum will be held following the regular business meeting of the board. However, there is …
Crude oil finished down while natural gas rose Tuesday
Oil Prices slide on macro pressure While crude Oil Prices dropped Tuesday and natural gas prices rose, Oklahoma Energy stocks suffered with a majority recording losses for the day. However, the market reacted to two major causes that influenced pricing behavior. Weaker manufacturing numbers hit sentiment. Additionally, the stronger dollar immediately pressured crude valuations globally …
Mammoth expects losses to continue into 4Q
Mammoth Q4 Loss Projection Mammoth Energy Services based in Oklahoma City doesn’t anticipate much change in the fourth quarter this year as it believes losses will be about the same as reported in the just-finished third quarter. However, analysts expect continued volatility around Oklahoma Energy cost structures.Therefore, risk premiums remain stubborn in the broader service …
Turnpike Authority focus of House/Senate study
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Legislative Review Focus The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will be in the spotlight when the Oklahoma House Transportation Committee meets Thursday at the State Capitol in a joint study with the State Senate. However, committee members signal that major constituent pressure has elevated this review.Additionally, Oklahoma Energy policy watchers expect broader transportation consequences …
Vital Energy’s 3Q shows $353 million loss
VITAL ENERGY Third Quarter Results While VITAL ENERGY in Tulsa awaits a decision by shareholders on Crescent Energy‘s $3 billion all-stock transaction to acquire the Tulsa firm, Vital reported reported third-quarter 2025 financial and operating results showing a net loss of $353.5 million.Additionally, Oklahoma Energy analysts continue to track valuation modeling against mid-cap shale convergence. …
Wind farms supply 40% of electrical power now in Texas
ERCOT demand hits record highs Since 2021, electricity demand within the Texas electricity grid operated by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has steadily increased.Additionally, Oklahoma Energy investors track this Texas surge because regional transmission expansion pressures cross-state planning models. In the first nine months of 2025, electricity demand in ERCOT, which manages about …