Oklahoma oil field wastewater, OCC oversight, and investigation In a bold headline, “Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground. Oklahoma regulators failed to stop it,” reported the non-profit Oklahoma journalism group, The Frontier. The news group based its investigation on the claims of a retired petroleum engineer who worked for the …
Landowners Fight Solar, Wind and Data Center Expansion
Rural Landowners Challenge Energy Expansion Projects The spread of data centers, wind farms and solar farms across the United States has sparked resistance from landowners who rarely organize protests. Yet, as renewable and digital infrastructure expands, more property owners are standing together to fight large-scale development. In Oklahoma and beyond, these projects often demand vast …
Waste heat topic explored by Senate Committee
Waste Heat, Additive Manufacturing, and Oklahoma Energy Policy Oklahoma energy policy moved into the spotlight with a focused interim study. Lawmakers examined low-grade waste heat and additive manufacturing opportunities. The committee sought practical pathways to power generation and industrial efficiency. The hearing drew entrepreneurs, funders, and advanced manufacturing leaders. Their testimony highlighted near-term projects and …
Coweta residents start petition drive against data center
$1 Billion Data Center Project Launches in Owasso Beale Infrastructure is set to break ground on a $1 billion, 500-acre data center in Owasso on Thursday, signaling another major tech investment in northeast Oklahoma. The project, known as Project Clydesdale, earned approval from Tulsa County Commissioners last month. This week, Beale also revealed plans for …
Yes, it froze Thursday morning in Oklahoma
First Oklahoma Freeze Brings Icy Mornings Yes, it finally froze in Oklahoma. The first freeze of the season arrived early Wednesday morning, and a second round followed Thursday morning. For many across the state, it marked the start of true fall weather after weeks of mild temperatures. In the far western reaches of the Panhandle, …
Energy Brief: Westinghouse, Chevron, Gates, Global Oil
Westinghouse Expands Nuclear Power Development in $80 Billion Plan Westinghouse Electric Co. joined forces with Cameco Corp. and Brookfield Asset Management to create a transformative partnership that will advance nuclear power technology across the United States. The companies announced the agreement on October 28, confirming plans for at least $80 billion in new nuclear reactors, …
Trying to understand why electric rates are rising
Oklahoma Electricity Rates Remain Affordable Despite National Increases While it might appear that electricity rates in Oklahoma are climbing due to recent utility rate hikes, a new New York Times report shows that Oklahoma continues to rank among the nation’s most affordable states for electricity. According to the Times’ analysis, Oklahoma’s cost of electricity rose …
OGE’s parent company scored gains in 3Q financial report
OGE Energy Reports Higher Third Quarter Earnings While OG&E Lowers Rates OKLAHOMA CITY — The same week Oklahoma Gas and Electric (OG&E) announced a more than 4% drop in electric rates starting in November, its parent company, OGE Energy Corp., reported a substantial increase in third quarter 2025 earnings. OGE Energy Third Quarter 2025 Financial …
Fermi America Expands West Texas Energy Projects
Fermi America Secures Key Partnerships for West Texas Growth Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s firm Fermi America, co-founded with Texas Tech University and others, gained momentum this week through two major energy development announcements. The first announcement focused on a partnership with the City of Amarillo and Carson County. The Amarillo City Council approved a …
Coweta data center opposed by some residents
“It ruins all our little farms, around here, that we’ve worked our lives on.” Even as state leaders might embrace the growth of data centers around Oklahoma, it also has its opponents. Such as those who gathered Tuesday night in Coweta to learn details about the data center proposed by developer by Beale Infrastructure. …