A report that was critical of the oil and gas industry for its lobbying of the federal government over hydrogen development projects claims more than 30 such firms spent close to $41 million in the lobbying efforts. The Energy News Network, in conjunction with the group called Open Secrets, revealed lobbying efforts increased tenfold …
Massive renewable energy project to benefit union workers
Union workers will benefit from the $5 billion electrical transmissionline that will carry wind-powered electricity from New Mexico and across Arizona to California. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) announced this week the signing of a labor agreement to build the 580-mile SunZia Clean Energy Transmission and Wind Infrastructure project line. Total estimated …
High-tech farming just made another advancement
Oklahoma City’s Deep Sand Technology, a company created by farmers with GPS Guidance in mind, announced it joined forces with a satellite data mining company, GEODNET Foundation, to create precision agriculture services to rural parts of the country. The two will focus on what is known as Real-Time Kinematic services, in other words, using …
Seven more companies join research efforts at Halliburton Labs
Halliburton Labs, an effort of parent company Halliburton to advance the future of energy, announced seven more companies have joined the collaborative environmental effort. Located in Houston, the lab welcomed the participation of Airovation Technologies, Ayrton Energy, Cache Energy, CENS, Disa Technologies, Marel Power Solutions and XtraLit. This is part of Halliburton Labs’ ambition …
National survey finds Oklahoma interstates are not among the worst
Maybe Oklahoma is doing something right when it comes to the conditions of interstates and major highways. After having a reputation for many years for having the worst roads and bridges, Oklahoma, believe it or not, is NOT on a list of America’s Most Loathed Highways based on a survey of 3,000 drivers by …
DEQ to consider water rulemaking changes
Permanent rulemaking proposals will get the attention of the January meeting of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality’s Water Quality Management Advisory Council. DEQ will be proposing permanent rulemaking for the following Chapters: CHAPTER 606 – OKLAHOMA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (OPDES) STANDARDS CHAPTER 611 – GENERAL WATER QUALITY CHAPTER 628 – INDIRECT POTABLE …
New pipelines to expand LNG exports
The latest report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows more than 20 billion cubic feet a day of natural gas pipeline capacity is under construction across the country. The lines will eventually deliver natural gas to five liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals that are currently under construction, according to the EIA’s Natural Gas …
Electricity prices grew along with nation’s inflation rate
This week’s inflation data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that electricity prices continue to climb despite decreases in commodity prices over the last 12 months. The monthly electricity price index rose by 1.4% compared to 0.1% for the CPI, while the 12-month price of electricity increased by 3.4% compared …
Energy quick reads
** A new report by the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association claims Permian Basin methane intensity continues to trend downward, with methane emissions intensity falling by nearly 85% between 2011 and 2022, and during the same time period, total oil and gas production in the Permian increased by over 416%. ** The Arizona …
Devon Energy contributes to OKC Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” performance
(L to R: Michael Raiford, Holly Hynes, Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye, Jo Lynne Jones and Dennis Cameron.) Devon Energy’s latest civic contribution was for Oklahoma City Ballet’s 2024 production of “The Nutcracker.” The gift, an amount that was not dislosed, will be used to reimagine the costumes and sets, designed to transport the audience into a world …






