Investigators in Colorado now suspect an underground coal mine fire that has been burning since 1883 might have sparked last month’s deadly fire that also consumed more than 1,000 homes near Boulder. Click here for Associated Press
Kansas legislature hearing bills that would ban solar and wind farms in half of the state
The Kansas legislature is considering three bills that would ban wind and solar farms in more than half of the counties in Kansas if they were to become law. The Kansas Reflector reports one of the bills would ban all such renewable energy farms on land not zoned for industrial use. Click here for …
Other energy headlines on Wednesday
** The American Petroleum Institute (API) Monday submitted comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA)’s proposed methane regulations, emphasizing support for the direct regulation of methane for new and existing sources and highlighting the industry’s progress in reducing methane emissions intensity from operations. ** JPMorgan Chase & Co. is selling Bighorn Permian Resources LLC, an oil and gas producer …
US crude hits $88 a barrel
Accessibility statementSkip to main content Crude started out the new week with another gain as U.S. prices finished at more than $88 a barrel while Brent crude rose to more than $91 a barrel. The result for Oklahoma energy stocks was mixed—some up—some down. West Texas Intermediate crude for March delivery went up $1.33 …
Corporation Commission to hold regular meeting
Oklahoma regulators will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss, review and hold votes on a number of issues. The following is part of the agenda: Discussion of and possible vote(s) on an Administrative, Judicial, and Legal Services Division Staff recommendation to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, that would …
Earthquake rattles northern Oklahoma–regulators shut-in some wells
An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude rumbled across northern Oklahoma near the state line Monday morning prompting the Corporation Commission to request the shut-down of 3 wastewater wells in the area. The quake’s epicenter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, was about 4 miles northwest of the town of Medford and measured 3 to 4 …
Headlines of other energy stories
** The Alaska Supreme Court narrowly decided Friday to dismiss a challenge to the state’s fossil fuel policy brought by Alaska youths. The split 3-2 decision came in a case brought by 16 youths, including Alaska Natives, against the state of Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and several state departments. ** A new report finds building two offshore wind …
Strong coal quarter reported by Alliance Resource Partners
Who says the coal industry is dying? Tula-based Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. on Monday reported increased financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to the quarter and year ended December 31, 2020. The company said its 2021 quarter net income grew 48% to $51.8 million or …
Iowa Governor renews effort to require higher ethanol blends at Iowa pumps
Iowa’s Governor renews her push to require gas stations to offer gasoline with higher blends of ethanol. Gov. Kim Reynolds’s efforts last year failed as fights developed among fuel retailers, transportation groups and renewable fuel providers. But she isn’t giving up according to the Des Moines Register. Click here for Des Moines Register
Well production set to break records In 2022 in the Permian
Research by Rystad Energy suggests that the Permian Basin will hit a record high average productivity of new wells this year, going beyond the 1,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day. The company’s forecast attributes the expanded production on a surge in lateral well length reported OilPrice.com. Click here for Oil Price
