Advocacy groups in New Mexico want Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham to ban “forever” chemicals from the fracking process in the state. They recently delivered a petition to the governor requesting such a ban on the use of PFAS chemicals in oil and gas extraction. Oklahoma energy companies with exploration operations in the Permian Basin section …
A sign of economic challenge—the New York Stock Exchange warned Houston’s Nine Energy Service, Inc. it is not in compliance with listing standards. Delisting from the exchange is a possibility if the company doesn’t correct things. Nine Energy, with operations in Oklahoma’s SCOOP and STACK plays, revealed the NYSE notified the firm that its …
Natural gas customers should expect this winter’s heating bills to remain stable and relatively low, according to experts from the American Gas Association who presented AGA’s annual Winter Heating Outlook. Natural gas storage levels remain near historic highs, providing significant cushion to maintain a reliable supply of natural gas throughout the winter. AGA analysis finds …
For those who think there might be more pipelines built to carry crude oil out of the Permian Basin of West Texas, top executives of two major pipeline operations are pouring cold water on those beliefs. It’s what came out of a recent Houston energy conference where Enterprise Products Partners co-CEO Jim Teague revealed …
If an experimental nearly $2 million project is successful, it might lead to geothermal energy for the Air Force at its bases across the U.S. The Department of Air Force recently awarded a contract to Sage Geosystems to see if Geopressured Geothermal Systems could provide power to bases. The demonstration project will be built …
** The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission gave an Exxon Mobil and Qatar Energy LNG joint venture a 3-year extension to finish building their Golden Pass LNG plant. The extension was granted due to delays caused when lead construction contractor Zachry Holdings filed for bankruptcy in March, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commision filing. ** Valero Energy …
The Southwest Power Pool, the group that controls the 14-state power grid, including Oklahoma, wants to create a pool of industry experts to be used for major transmission projects encouraged by the federal government. In an announcement about the move, the SPP said the experts may be chosen to serve on an independent panel to …
Another slip in crude oil prices. They fell about 1% on Thursday, largely due to reports the U.S. and Israel might try to resume talks for a possible ceasefire in Gaza. According to Reuters, prices were up more than $1 a barrel due to concerns the fighting in the Middle East might result in …
Rep. Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, this week led an interim study examining criteria used by the state of Oklahoma to determine the retail value of vehicles for tax purposes. The study took place Oct. 23 before the House Appropriations & Budget Subcommittee on General Government at the State Capitol. “This issue was brought to my attention …
While much of the political campaign focus has been on the Presidential race, Oklahoma voters will go to the polls in less than two weeks to choose a new Corporation Commissioner. Forget about that? Three candidates are vying to replace Commissioner Bob Anthony who served 36 years in the office and is term limited. …