NextEra to Announce Third-Quarter 2025 Financial Results NextEra Energy, Inc., one of the nation’s largest renewable energy firms, will release its third-quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, October 28. The company will post its official release at www.NextEraEnergy.com/FinancialResults and issue an advisory through PR Newswire. The results will only be available …
Deadly livestock saltwater purge attacked in Caddo County
By Mike W. Ray Southwest Ledger The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has vowed to “continue its operation” to collect and dispose of the saltwater discharging from a site in Caddo County for the past month “until such time as the flow stops,” agency spokesman Trey Davis told Southwest Ledger. The saltwater “purge” was flowing Oct. …
TerraPower makes case for nuclear power plant in Kansas
Bill Gates and his TerraPower push ahead in making a case to build a small modular nuclear generating plant in Kansas, arguing it would be far more efficient compared to the Wolf Creek Nuclear power plant that was finished in 1985. While Oklahoma is in the midst of studying whether it wants to …
Stardust Power Names Director for Muskogee Refinery
New Leadership for Muskogee Lithium Project Stardust Power Inc., a leading lithium development company, has taken a major step forward in its Muskogee, Oklahoma project. The company announced that Kenneth Pitts will serve as Construction and Subcontracts Director, overseeing refinery construction and subcontract portfolios. Based in Houston, Pitts will direct large-scale onsite projects and coordinate …
Oklahoma Gas Prices Drop to Lowest in the Nation
Gas Prices Hit New Lows Across Oklahoma Oklahoma now has the cheapest gasoline in the United States. AAA reported the statewide average dropped to $2.55 per gallon, the lowest in the nation. Some drivers are finding even cheaper prices — Midwest City stations posted prices as low as $2.09, according to GasBuddy. This week’s average …
15 hurt in ammonia leak at Coffeyville fertilizer plant
Leak Sends 15 People to Hospital An ammonia leak at the CVR nitrogen plant in Coffeyville, Kansas hospitalized at least 15 people this past weekend. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on Saturday, triggering alarms and emergency response from multiple towns. EMS calls came in from Independence, Caney, Tyro, and Cherryvale. Some patients were taken …
Energy Brief: Automakers Drop EV Credits, BLM Boosts Permits
EV Tax Credits Pulled Back Ford and General Motors have officially withdrawn their plans to continue offering the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax rebate, ending months of uncertainty for EV buyers. Both automakers had explored legal workarounds to extend the incentive after Congress killed the program in late September, but the companies now confirm they …
Oklahoma Oil and Gas Expo Draws 4,000 Industry Attendees
A Celebration of Oklahoma’s Energy Strength Oklahoma’s energy sector gathered in full force for the 28th Annual Oklahoma Oil & Natural Gas Expo, held at the Bennett Event Center on the OKC Fairgrounds. The event drew an estimated 4,000 attendees, cementing its status as the state’s largest oil and gas industry gathering. Hosted by the …
EV Charging Costs Stay High as Gas Prices Fall
EV Drivers Feel the Pinch as Electricity Prices Hold Steady Gasoline prices across Oklahoma and the nation have dropped in recent weeks — but the same relief hasn’t reached electric vehicle owners. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), the average cost to charge an EV at a public station remains 36 cents per kilowatt …
Lawmakers Explore Space and Energy Innovation in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Legislature Launches Dual Interim Studies Two major interim studies at the Oklahoma House of Representatives this week will explore the future of space exploration and energy infrastructure in the state. Lawmakers aim to assess how Oklahoma can lead in aerospace manufacturing and manage the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence and modern healthcare. The …
