Tulsa’s Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. plans to take part in an upcoming conference to attract investors. Alliance, the largest coal producer in the eastern U.S. but headquartered in Tulsa, plans to be part of the NobleCon19-Noble capital Markets 19th Annual Emerging Growth Equity conference on Dec. 4 in Boca Raton, Florida. The conference is …
Cheniere Energy announces long-term gas supply contract with Canadian firm
Cheniere Energy, the Houston firm with the Midship natural gas pipeline extending from Kingfisher, Oklahoma south to the state line, announced a major long-term contract with a leading natural gas producer in Canada. Cheniere said its Sabine Pass Liquefaction Stage V, LLC made the deal with ARC Resources U.S. Corp., a subsidiary of ARC …
Sen. Mullin criticizes big tech for not paying fair share of broadband services
( Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images) U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin says the “sky’s the limit” if and when rural Oklahoma is able to have access to expanded broadband service and reliable high-speed internet. Writing in his latest “Mullin It Over” column, the Republican Senator stressed the importance of achieving high-speed internet service for rural …
Large solar farm to be built in southern Arkansas
Some 700 acres in southern Arkansas are soon to be the site of a 100 Megawatt solar project. Primergy Solar recently obtained commitments for $300 million in debt finance and tax equity investment for the Prairie Mist solar project located near Crossett, Arkansas. Prairie Mist will be the first step in construction of an …
Activist wants seats on Phillips 66 board of directors
An activist investor wants to use a $1 billion stake in Phillips 66 to demand two seats on the board of directors—and the name is not Carl Icahn. Instead, it is the effort of Elliott Investment Management, which according to reports, sent a letter to the company’s board , saying it can improve economics …
Energy updates
** A next-generation geothermal plant backed by Google has started sending carbon-free electricity to the grid in Nevada, where the tech company operates some of its massive data centers. On Tuesday, Google and geothermal developer Fervo Energy said that electrons began flowing from the first-of-a-kind facility earlier this month reported Canary Media. ** Electricity in Kentucky is about to …
Rep. Lucas to lead House committee vote on technology and space bills
Oklahoma Congressman Frank Lucas and the House Science, Space and Technology Committee he chairs will vote Wednesday on the final passage of two bills. LEGISLATION TO BE CONSIDERED: H.R. 6213, The National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Reauthorizes the National Quantum Initiative Act ensuring continued U.S. leadership in quantum technology. View the Executive Summary, Section by Section, …
Attorney General tight-lipped about his price gouging investigation
It remains to be seen or admitted by Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond what really prompted him to suddenly expand his investigation into the market manipulation of natural gas prices during the 2021 winter storm Yuri. Drummond isn’t talking about any details regarding the subpoena he issued to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The agency …
EV charging station rules to be considered by regulators
Oklahoma utility regulators will meet Thursday afternoon to adopt new rules regarding electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The matter is on the agenda for the 1:30 p.m. meeting of the Corporation Commission. The proposed rules will apply to those who maintain or operate public EV charging stations. Just as service station operators …
State Insurance Department warns of phony holiday package protection
Yes, there are real Scrooges out there this Christmas. Just ask the Oklahoma Insurance Department as it issued a warning to consumers to be aware of unlicensed insurance providers offering “package protection” that includes stolen-item protection. These providers facilitate the unauthorized sale of insurance, which can cost consumers money while not providing protection for stolen …