Crude oil prices made slight gains on Friday after dipping at mid-day. Increases came following President Trump’s meeting with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban where they discussed making an exception for his country to use Russian crude oil. Prices had fallen earlier in the day as global benchmark Brent registered a loss on the …
Oklahoma’s Energy Sector Eyes New Federal Actions The Trump administration opened 1.56 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain for oil and gas leasing. The move reverses Biden-era restrictions and reopens a politically charged frontier for energy production. Energy firms in Oklahoma and across the nation are watching how the new policy …
Tension Builds Between Trump and Energy Secretary Wright Political tension in Washington is spilling into the U.S. energy sector as reports circulate that Energy Secretary Chris Wright, a former Colorado oil executive, may be losing favor with President Donald Trump. Sources describe their relationship as “strained,” with the President reportedly disappointed that Wright has not …
Colorado Joins 23 States in Solar Grant Lawsuit At least 23 states, including Colorado, have filed suit against the Trump administration after it canceled $7 billion in nationwide solar grants meant to expand renewable energy access for low-income families. The funding, part of the “Solar for All” program, was designed to bring affordable clean energy …
Oklahoma’s Republican delegation in Congress has remained quiet on the Trump administration’s decision to cancel $8 billion in green energy funding. But Republican lawmakers in other states are starting to object, warning that some of the cuts could harm energy innovation and local economies. GOP senators push to save projects The administration’s decision last week …
Oklahoma Unaffected by Federal Energy Award Cancellations Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the cancellation of more than 300 Department of Energy financial awards made under the Biden administration. None of the canceled projects were located in Oklahoma. The state, which typically leans Republican in presidential elections, did not receive any of the original awards. Last …
