Oklahoma City scored a minor victory this week before the Oklahoma Supreme Court where it’s fighting the Corporation Commission over franchise taxes that aren’t being collected by some utilities. The Chief Justice is allowing the city to exceed a 30-page limit in presenting its argument that the Corporation Commission decision is unconstitutional. The City …
Rep. Hern announces leadership of House Energy Action Team
Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK) announced that the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) will be brought under the purview of RSC. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) will serve as the HEAT Chairman, and Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) will serve as Vice Chairman. The House Energy Action Team will supplement ongoing leadership, committee …
Trinity Operating reports 3 natural gas wells in Atoka County
Three natural gas wells drilled n a single pad in Atoka County by Trinity Operating USG LLC produced a combined 27,274 Mcf of natural gas. Completion reports filed by the McAlester energy company show the three Kiedaisch wells were completed in October 2022. They are located at 15 2N 12E , a site northeast …
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** President Biden unveiled his proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 on Thursday, which in part took aim at billions of dollars of tax subsidies the White House said benefit the fossil fuel industry. According to the White House, the proposed budget would strip $31 billion worth of “special tax treatment” for oil and gas company investments in addition to …
Devon has no plans for deep rush into LNG market
Leadership at Oklahoma City’s Devon Energy made it clear this week it does not want to rush deeper into the global LNG market. President and CEO Rick Muncrief told the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference he anticipates moving only about 10% of Devon’s gross gas volumes into the LNG market reported Hart Energy. Click …
FEMA Announces Updates to the National Risk Index
In late March, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will release major updates to the National Risk Index. Updates will include Census 2020 data and geographies, risk assessment for U.S. territories, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Social Vulnerability data, shifting all scores to percentiles, adding risk metrics for trend analyses and more. The …
Rivian Delivers Electric Cargo Vans to Amazon in Oklahoma City
Amazon is rolling out a new fleet in the metro Oklahoma City area. The Rivian electric delivery vans have been spotted on the road. Local media outlets were invited to inspect the vehicles on Wednesday. The sleek, new EDVs are equipped with larger cargo space and improved safety technology. A scheduled shift of deliveries can …
Nebraska and Iowa sue over ethanol indecision by EPA
The government can’t reach a decision soon enough for the Republican Attorneys General in Nebraska and Iowa regarding year-round sales of higher-ethanol fuel blends. So Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers announced they intend to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for delaying the decision. It was nearly a year ago …
Keystone operator ordered to reduce pressure on oil flowing to Cushing
T-C Energy said this week it would comply with a federal government order to reduce the operating pressure on the Keystone pipeline where a break in December 2022 spilled nearly 13,000 barrels oil into a northern Kansas creek. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued the order on Tuesday, requiring TC Energy …
Kansas Attorney General takes stand against ESG use in state pension systems
Kansas legislators joined the movement to target investment firms that apply ESG as a litmus test for state pension systems. State Attorney General Kris Kobach, who last week sued a natural gas supplier over alleged price manipulation during the 2021 winter storm Uri, testified this week in support of the legislation that would prohibit …