A controversial hydroelectric power plant proposed along the Kiamichi River in Pushmataha County we reported on a few months ago drew another opponent. Pollard state Sen. George Burns announced his “strong opposition” to the project proposed by the Southeast Oklahoma Power Corp. Under the proposal, Southeast would generate electricity using water from the Kiamichi …
Energy briefs
** Some of the top US oil refiners are throttling back operations at their facilities this quarter, adding to concerns that a global glut of crude is forming. Marathon Petroleum Corp. — owner of the largest US refinery — plans to operate its 13 plants at an average of 90% of capacity this quarter, the …
Court rules against Grainbelt Express line
Another legal setback for the Grain Belt Express, the proposed transmission line that would carry wind-powered electricity from southwest Kansas, across Missouri and Illinois and to Indiana. An Appeals Court recently reversed a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity granted to Grant Belt Express by the Illlinois Commerce Commission. The 5th Ditrict Appellate Court …
Southwest Power Pool comes out on top in Winter Storm Uri court fight
Winter Storm Uri, still hanging around the necks of Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners over their decision to allow utilities to extend historic natural gas charges to rate payers for the next quarter of a century, has also been a lingering problem for the Southwest Power Pool and a Missouri electric cooperative. That is, until recently …
Mitchell Talks Energy and implications of Todd Hiett Scandal
A surprise for our viewers of Mitchell Talks Energy. This week, Scott Mitchell interviewed OK Energy Today’s Jerry Bohnen for his News 9 “Hot Seat” program. We’re substituting the “Hot Seat” for today’s shorter version of Mitchell Talks Energy….and the topic? The Todd Hiett scandal at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Click the link below to …
Record rainfall reported in Oklahoma
Record rainfalls were recorded Sunday morning in parts of central Oklahoma. Some areas around Seiling reported receiving 10 inches or more while Oklahoma City’s total of 6.64 inches was ranked sixth for the all-time daily record in the city. The Will Rogers World Airport reported 5.26 inches as of 7 a.m. but rainfall …
Ditch Witch turns 75 years old
Gov. Kevin Stitt helped Ditch Witch celebrate its 75th anniversary in the past week in Perry and at the same time note that the company plans a 170,000 square foot addition and the creation of 100 more jobs. Ditch Witch, owned by The Toro Company based in Bloomington, Minnesota, plans a new paint line …
Kansas Gas Service agrees to smaller rate hike
The ONE Gas company, Kansas Gas Service has agreed to a smaller rate hike on its customers in Kansas. But it will still mean a monthly bill increase of $3.83 according to the recent announcement by the Kansas Corporation Commission. The KCC has yet to take a final vote on the rate hike request …
Gasoline prices take another slip downward in Oklahoma
U.S. gasoline prices slipped three cents in the past week to a new national average of $3.44 per gallon while Oklahoma prices fell by three cents to $3.04 per gallon. Motorists might remember Oklahoma’s average was $3.15 a month ago. What is surprising is where the cheapest gasoline prices are in Oklahoma—-the Panhandle. Cimarron …
PHX Minerals recorded improved 2Q earnings
PHX MINERALS INC., reported a turn-around in earnings in the second quarter, moving from a net loss to an actual gain of net income. But its six month earnings lagged seriously behind the first half of 2023. The Fort Worth-based energy company recorded net income of $1.3 million or 4 cents a share …
