Oklahoma Broadband Expands High-Speed Access in Rural Areas $5.4 Million Internet Expansion Connects Rural Oklahoma Two broadband projects totaling $5.4 million launched Friday near Welch in Craig County, marking a major step in expanding high-speed internet access across northeastern Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) and The Junction Internet partnered on the projects. Federal grants …
U.S. Oil and Gas Rig Count Rises; Oklahoma Holds Steady
U.S. Rig Count Increases While Oklahoma Holds Steady The nation’s oil and gas rig count grew this week, rising by two to a total of 550 rigs, according to the latest Baker Hughes Co. report. Oklahoma’s count remained steady at 42 rigs, one fewer than last year when the state had 43 active rigs. National …
Oilman Harold Hamm among donors to new White House ballroom
“I’m proud to be a donor and to see this new facility taking shape,” Oklahoma oil billionaire Harold Hamm is among the major contributors to the new $300 million White House ballroom addition. The ballroom, currently under construction, is designed to host world leaders and represent the United States with distinction. Hamm Proud to Support …
Oklahoma AG Drummond Urges U.S. to Skip COP30 Summit
Attorneys General Oppose U.S. Delegation to Brazil Climate Conference Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is among several Republican Attorneys General urging President Trump’s cabinet members to skip next month’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil. “Dear Secretaries Burgum and Wright and Administrator Zeldin,We write to urge you to put the safety, security, and economic interests of …
SEC quarterly financial reports to be discontinued? Maybe
SEC Considers Ending Quarterly Reports for Energy Firms Unless you’re an executive of an energy company that is privately owned, you don’t have to worry about filing quarterly financial earnings reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Publicly-owned firms have to file the the Form 10-Q reports but things might change. Efforts are underway to …
Energy Brief:China Soybeans U.S. Rule Reversal Global Shifts
U.S. Developments and Energy Moves U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that he expects China to renew large soybean purchases for several years. He also anticipates that China will delay its new licensing rules for rare earths by a year and re-examine them after two days of trade talks in Malaysia. South Carolina’s state-owned …
NextEra Energy Declares New Dividend, Expands in Oklahoma
NextEra Energy Declares Quarterly Dividend NextEra Energy, a Florida-based company with multiple projects across Oklahoma, declared its latest quarterly common stock dividend. The Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.5665 per share, payable on Dec. 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on Nov. 21, 2025. The announcement reinforces the company’s continued financial strength …
J-B Hunt launched $1 billion stock buyback
Arkansas-Based Company with Major Oklahoma Ties Arkansas trucking giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services announced an ambitious $1 billion stock buyback program, further cementing its financial strength in the nation’s freight and logistics industry. Based in Lowell, Arkansas, just east of Oklahoma’s border, the company’s move carries significance for Oklahoma’s freight corridors, which rely heavily on …
Air Force looks to private data centers at air bases
Air Force moves to lease land The U.S. Air Force is joining the race to build artificial intelligence data centers. The service plans to lease thousands of acres at five air bases to private firms. Oklahoma is not in the first wave. Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Vance Air Force Base in Enid, …
Frank Lucas Weather Act Gains New Congressional Push
Oklahoma Congressman’s legacy continues in new weather bill support Four months after Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas reintroduced legislation to strengthen forecasting and high-impact weather prediction, the man who succeeded him as chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee is calling for its reauthorization. That call came from Rep. Brian Babin of Texas, who …