Kingfisher County farmer Terry Luber didn’t set out to be the driving force that led to a Congressional hearing where Cheniere Energy and its Midship natural gas line in Oklahoma were put on notice by some U.S. Representatives. But he ended up testifying Wednesday during a House Oversight and Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Civil …
While some Democrats and environmentalists in New Mexico want to avoid anything to do with oil and gas, their state just set a record for the highest monthly royalty earnings from oil and gas leases—-money they certainly would miss if there were to be a total abandonment of the industry. The New Mexico State …
** Paying retirement, wage replacement and other benefits to coal miners and utility workers as the nation transitions to clean energy could cost nearly $82.9 billion through 2030, according to a study by the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Utility Workers Union of America. The 2030 coal phase-out plan would cost more than a more gradual 2040 …
Devon Energy Corp. reported strong first quarter financial results including net earnings of $213 million or 32 cents a diluted share along with oil production of 268,000 barrels of oil a day that exceeded guidance by 5,000 barrels. The Oklahoma company’s core earnings were $298 million or 45 cents a diluted share. Its operating …
Colorado’s green transportation plan unveiled this week by Gov. Jared Polis will mean those who live in the state will pay more for gasoline, grocery deliveries, ride-sharing services and electric vehicles. Someone has to pay for the $5.3 billion plan meant to improve state roads, rails and transit for the next 10 years. Axios …
Midwest corn growers who rely on the biofuels industry for a large part of their product aren’t exactly happy with the Biden administration’s push for Electric Vehicles. That’s because the biofuels industry is nearly left out of the administration’s infrastructure package and Iowa Democratic Congresswoman Cindy Axne is fighting the omission. “To not see …
The Wynnewood refinery in southern Oklahoma won’t open a renewable diesel unit until the end of the third quarter because of the February severe winter storm. Operator CVR Energy said this week delays in equipment deliveries were also responsible for the announced delay. The company had planned to begin processing renewable diesel by July. …
A lawsuit filed in Montana federal court by environmentalists challenges the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its program that allows oil and gas pipelines to be built across rivers, wetlands and other bodies of water. The Associated Press reports the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Great Falls, Montana charged the Corps …
Another increase in crude oil prices was recorded Tuesday both in the US and in Europe as prices moved closer to the $66 level in the US and $69 overseas. West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery went up $1.20 to settle at $65.69 a barrel in trading on the NYMEX. Global benchmark Brent …
The former chief information officer for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has been picked to be the newly-created Chief Innovation Officer’s position for the Oklahoma Transportation Cabinet Agencies. Joni Seymour will hold the position for the Cabinet Agencies which include the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. Joni …
