After discovering an oil slick eight miles off the Texas coast more than a week ago, federal and state officials say they’ve determined it is coming from an abandoned platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The state of Texas was notified July 14 and video posted on social media showed liquid spewing out …
ODOT being honored nationally for clean and beautiful roadways
The millions of dollars spent every year by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation on litter reduction has paid off as ODOT is being honored nationally for those efforts. In a release that began with stating the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is abuzz with excitement, ODOT noted it has devoted considerable effort towards cultivating …
Mitchell Talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen about Judge’s ruling against anti-ESG Act
In this latest Podcast of Mitchell Talks Energy with Jerry Bohnen, the two focus on an Oklahoma County Judge’s ruling that permanently freezes the state’s anti-ESG Act. It’s better known as the Oklahoma Energy Discrimination Act which was passed two years ago to protect the oil and gas industry from financial firms that boycotted the …
From funding to new energy bills—they’ll be handled this week on Capitol Hill
Yes, there are plenty of energy issues being debated in Congress. Consider what might be decided this week as reported by The Hill. Monday The House Rules Committee is taking up House bills to fund the Energy and Interior Departments and EPA, meaning the legislation could get voted on later this week. Tuesday The House Energy and …
Two environmental court losses for Attorney General Drummond
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond suffered two court losses on Friday, both in cases involving energy-related issues. First an Oklahoma County Judge approved a permanent injunction against the state’s Energy Discrimination Elimination Act, a defense Drummond took up in May when the same judge issue a temporary hold on the controversial act. But …
Stronger dollar sent crude oil prices down on Friday
Crude oil traders have hopes of higher prices as the U.S. trading week opens Monday following a $2 a barrel drop in Friday’s trading. It was the lowest level for oil since the middle of June, thanks to a strengthened dollar and a possible ceasefire in Gaza. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $2.69 or …
Feds pitch in $124 million to help replace nearly 80 year old bridge over Lake Texoma
A $124 million grant from the Federal government will allow Oklahoma to replace a bridge built in 1947 spanning Lake Texoma. The Department of Transportation announced the funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program will allow replace of the historic US-70 Roosevelt Bridge that connects Kingston and Durrant in southeastern Oklahoma. …
ONEOK announces refined products pipeline expansion in western Kansas to Denver International Airport
ONEOK, Inc. announced plans to expand its pipeline capacity connecting Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast refined products supply with the greater Denver area to meet growing demand and increase connectivity with Denver International Airport (DIA). The project includes construction of a new 230-mile, 16-inch diameter pipeline from Scott City, Kansas, to DIA and the addition or …
Smackover oil spill cleanup is finished in Arkansas
The EPA wrapped up its cleanup work in the past week at the site of a 2,500 barrel oil spill into creeks at Smackover in Arkansas. The June 15 oil spill came from an 8-inch transfer pipeline and flowed into the Homes and Smackover creeks. The Martin Operating Partner Facility operated the lilne and …
Will the oil and gas industry under Trump really “drill baby drill”?
In accepting the Republican Presidential nomination Thursday night, former President Donald Trump vowed that on his first day returning to the White House, he will do away with the Biden administration’s EV mandate. He further said his administration will have an energy campaign of “Drill Baby, Drill.” But some oil and gas leaders across …