One cannot consider Oklahoma’s energy history without mentioning the name of Mike Cantrell. The list of his oil and gas connections is long—Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance, National Stripper Well Association, Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association, Domestic Energy Producers Alliance and National Association of Royalty Owners, just to name a few. Cantrell will soon be honored by East …
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission came out on top in a recent legal fight with an Oklahoma energy company as the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals ruled in its favor. The fight stemmed from the Commission’s decision to uphold contempt citations issued against Oil Field Production Inc. of Tulsa for violating OCC rules and regulations. The …
A deeper look into the latest numbers from the Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that while the national count fell by two in the past week, activity remained steady in Oklahoma. The state’s count of 42 rigs was the same as the previous week and a review of where they were drilling was unchanged. …
Put the city of Pawhuska on the list of government entities that put the brakes on a possible data center development project. The city Public Works Authority voted earlier this month for a full moratorium through the end of 2026. During the meeting, protesters outside the hall could be heard shouting, “Residents do not …
Data centers. Do they really create large numbers of new jobs? What about their demand for large amounts of water to cool their operations? What about the electrical-power demand that goes hand-in-hand with new data centers and will it mean consumers will pay the cost through higher electric bills? Those are questions not just being …
** Iran said on Friday that it had reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, sending oil prices tumbling. The key oil artery would remain “completely open” for the duration of the ceasefire in the Middle East, Tehran announced. ** The U.S. military is readying to board ships linked to Iran and seize commercial vessels in international waters …
More than two months after Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy announced its $58 billion merger with Coterra Energy and intentions to move headquarters to Houston, Texas, Devon plans a release of its first-quarter 2026 financial results. The earnings release will be made on Tuesday, May 5 after the close of U.S. financial markets. Company leaders will …
The proposed Data Center Customer Protection Act of 2026 is on its way to be voted on by the Oklahoma Senate after winning recent unanimous approval in a Senate Energy Committee hearing. Proposed originally by Rep. Brad Boles, R-Marlow and also a candidate for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the measure is designed to protect consumers …
Texas Lawmaker Pushes Back on Archer County Data Center A state legislator who represents Wichita Falls, Texas and surrounding counties near the Red River is tackling the issue of data centers—including one proposed project drawing growing attention. Lawmaker Threatens to Involve Governor Abbott Rep. James Frank said he plans to ask Texas Gov. Greg Abbott …
Described as the largest renewable energy effort in the U.S., the $11 billion SunZia Wind project in New Mexico has started delivering electrical power to consumers in California. Testing of the project’s 916 turbines recently began as the power generating effort will officially start commercial operations later this quarter. Developing 3.5 gigawatts of wind …
