Crude Oil Stocks Fall Nearly Seven Million Barrels The U.S. government reported a nearly 7 million-barrel drop in crude oil stocks nationwide, marking a notable weekly decline in reserves. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said the amount of crude oil in storage fell 6.8 million barrels over the past week — declining from 422.8 …
Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—electricity rates up and down
(Click below) https://www.facebook.com/reel/808555692141489 One Oklahoma utility announces a drop in November electricity rates….but is that the whole story? What’s missing? Plus, something from the Oklahoma energy secretary about activism. It’s what Scott Mitchell talks about in his latest podcast with Jerry Bohnen.
FERC Urged to Reject Blackstone’s New Mexico Energy Takeover
Environmental Advocates Challenge Blackstone’s Energy Acquisition A major battle is brewing over Blackstone’s attempt to acquire control of New Mexico’s largest public utility, the Public Service Company of New Mexico. The Center for Biological Diversity, a national environmental organization, has formally urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to reject the private equity giant’s application. …
OSU gets $2 million grant to study water/energy efficiency
Land-Grant Universities Collaborate on Renewable Energy Innovation Three land-grant universities — Oklahoma State University, Kansas State University, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln — are collaborating to determine whether energy production from animal waste and wastewater purification can occur within a single, efficient technology system. Currently, there are separate technologies that: Generate energy by producing methane …
ONEOK Reports Higher Q3 2025 Results and Strong NGL Growth
Strong Net Income and EBITDA Growth ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE: OKE) announced higher third quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting steady performance across its assets and reaffirming full-year guidance for net income and adjusted EBITDA. The company reported net income of $940 million, equating to $1.49 per diluted share, and an adjusted EBITDA of $2.12 billion, which …
Stillwater leaders confident of water for data centers
State Committee Reviews Data Center Impact on Oklahoma’s Resources One thing was made clear when the Oklahoma House Utilities Committee held a recent hearing—there’s a split between Stillwater city and county leaders about water use by Google’s new data center campus. The Oklahoma Department of Commerce’s John Woods, an Economic Development Research Specialist, shared that …
Oklahoma Supreme Court Upholds OGE Territory Ruling
Supreme Court Confirms OG&E’s Right to Serve Cherokee Nation Facilities The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the Oklahoma Corporation Commission made the correct decision five years ago in allowing Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) to offer electrical service in another utility’s region. Lake Region Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Hulbert, Oklahoma, challenged the August 18, 2020 …
Oklahoma Lawmakers Examine Living Wage Laws
Oklahoma House Committee Studies Living Wage Impact on State Employers A state House committee recently held an interim study exploring how living wage laws affect employers, job opportunities, and economic growth across Oklahoma. Lawmakers said the results could influence multiple industries, including the energy sector and public utilities, both central to the state’s economy. Rep. …
U.S. Gas Prices Dip Below $3, Then Rebound After Tariffs
National Average Gasoline Price Trends For the first time in years, U.S. gasoline prices dropped below $3 per gallon, marking a significant milestone for consumers and analysts tracking global energy markets. The brief dip reflected OPEC+ decisions to return more oil to the market and a period of weaker global demand, both of which contributed …










