PR firm to guide federal strategy for Muskogee lithium plant As construction planning advances for its lithium development facility in Muskogee, Stardust Power Inc. has hired a Washington, D.C.-based public policy and government relations firm to support its federal engagement, funding strategy, and critical-minerals initiatives. The Connecticut-headquartered company announced it has retained 38 North Solutions, …
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Taiwan battery company to locate plant in southwest Kansas
Taiwan-based firm launches first North American manufacturing site Apogee Power, a Taiwan-based energy technology and advanced battery manufacturer, has selected Liberal, Kansas, as the location for its first U.S. manufacturing and assembly facility — marking a major expansion into the North American energy storage market. The new facility, located at 1600 W. Pancake Blvd. in …
Celebration of cheap gasoline in Oklahoma—under $2 in OKC
Some of the cheapest gasoline in the U.S is in Oklahoma and it’s cause to celebrate. Especially when it’s well under $2 a gallon. GasBuddy reported some Oklahoma City stations are pumping gasoline for $1.84 per gallon. Tulsa’s cheapest gasoline is $1.93. AAA reported the state average is $2.26, a penny more than a week …
Federal Court Upholds $103 million Judgment Against Sunoco
Tenth Circuit affirms liability for late oil payments under Oklahoma law A federal appeals court has largely upheld a $103 million judgment against Sunoco over claims that the company failed to pay required interest on late oil royalty payments to tens of thousands of Oklahoma mineral owners. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth …
Continental Resources makes another Argentina oil play buy
Calling Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale play “one of the most compelling shale plays in the world”, Continental Resources in Oklahoma City confirmed it made a second buy in the South American country’s oil production zone. The company, founded by chairman Harold Hamm and now led by President and CEO Doug Lawler, announced …
Crude oil prices dropped Tuesday amidst Venezuelan oil discussions
The sharp gain in crude oil prices recorded on Monday was reversed as prices fell 2% a day later in Tuesday’s trading as the market remained unsure how to react to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a weekend raid in which no U.S. military personnel lost their lives. Government officials …
Nuclear study to take center stage for regulators—not firings
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners will attempt a return to normal business on Wednesday after removing two of its top officers over the past week. It was last week when the three regulators fired Brandy Wreath as Director of Administration and this week when Communications Chief Trey Davis was also removed from his position at the …
Study shows who’s falling behind in AI race—Oklahoma’s among them
Study shows who’s falling behind in AI race New report examines AI adoption, jobs, infrastructure by state A new December 2025 report analyzed how U.S. states compare in artificial intelligence adoption, infrastructure, workforce demand, and legislation, identifying which states show slower AI uptake and limited supporting resources. Oklahoma is among the 10 identified states with …
Ascent Resources CEO and Chairman to retire
Ascent Resources Announces CEO Transition as Jeffrey Fisher Retires Leadership Change Set for January 31, 2026 Ascent Resources LLC announced a major leadership transition as longtime Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey A. Fisher plans to retire from his executive roles effective January 31, 2026, according to a company announcement released Monday. The Oklahoma City–based …
Energy Brief: Trump Signals Venezuela Oil Comeback
Energy Brief: Trump Eyes Venezuela Oil Return U.S. Energy Policy & Markets *Government officials in Caracas and Washington are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude to refiners in the United States, five government, industry and shipping sources told Reuters on Tuesday, a deal that could divert supplies away from China while helping state company PDVSA avoid …