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ATA elects Groendyke’s CEO Greg Hodgen as 81st Chairman
New National Chairman for American Trucking Associations The American Trucking Associations’ Board of Directors elected Groendyke Transport CEO Greg Hodgen as the Federation’s 81st Chairman Tuesday during the ATA Management Conference and Exhibition.However, national leadership roles inside the American Trucking Associations often shape federal policy posture, litigation advocacy, economic competitiveness frameworks and regulatory interpretation for …
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority adds new District 5 board member
New Board Appointment at the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority The newest member of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is Lawton banker David Madigan.However, board composition inside the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority carries real long-range consequences for capital, toll policy, debt structure, rate design and corridor expansion impact across the state.Additionally, governance shifts inside transportation boards influence project timing, …
Commission review of PSO preapproval could stretch into 2026
Case Timeline Before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission It could be March, 2026 perhaps before the preapproval request totaling $1.2 billion in new energy generation projects by Public Service Company of Oklahoma goes before Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners.However, the official docket identifies the PSO “Generation Preapproval (includes CWIP)” matter under PUD 2025-000064, signaling a lengthy procedural path …
New Mexico refinery fire injured three workers
Fire Breaks Out at HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery in New Mexico A fire at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery at Artesia, New Mexico on Friday left three workers injured. The injuries created immediate concern across the southeastern region of the state. This refinery carries massive economic impact and regional energy influence because of the size …
AEP Capital Expenditure Surge Driven by Oklahoma Demand
Why AEP capital expenditure is rising now A rapid upswing in Oklahoma energy demand drives timing and scale. Companies add load quickly, and grid planners must respond. Therefore, AEP capital expenditure grows aggressively to meet firm contracts and expected large-load arrivals. In addition, industrial electrification, AI compute, EV charging, and data centers keep stacking new …
Lithium developer gets Nasdaq clearance on financials
Stardust Power Inc., the firm developing a large-scale lithium processing plant in Muskogee, Oklahoma, announced it received formal written notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC confirming full compliance with continued listing requirements as of October 28, 2025. The confirmation ends all deficiency matters for Nasdaq Compliance Stardust Power and stabilizes investor confidence across Oklahoma …
Rig count dropped nationally but was unchanged in Oklahoma
The U.S. Rig Count fell by four in the past week, leaving 546 active oil and gas rigs still breaking the plains of energy-producing states, reported Baker Hughes Co. on Friday. The weekly rig count remains one of the most closely-watched indicators in energy markets because of how drilling levels shape future supply exposure. Every …
Oklahoma Corporation Commission Must Deliver 7,000 Pages
Supreme Court demands physical delivery The Oklahoma Corporation Commission will have to deliver more than 7,000 pages of documents to the Supreme Court as it considers the filing of a lawsuit by three legislators challenging 2021 winter storm rate hikes and votes by Commissioner Todd Hiett. This confrontation now sits in one of the most …
Crude Oil Prices end week with gains
Crude Oil Prices end week higher Crude Oil Prices finished the week on Friday with slight gains in both Brent crude futures and WTI crude. However, energy markets traded in intense volatility during Friday’s full session. Friday saw a wild trading session amidst reports the U.S. will launch air strikes on Venezuela, but President Donald …
Data centers put big strain on Texas grid operator ERCOT
Grid Reliability and the Texas grid surge The grid operator in Texas, known as ERCOT, says there is such a “rapid explosion” of large load users that it’s more than the grid can handle.This framing forces industry decision makers to rethink Grid Reliability as a core risk metric.Additionally, the warning reinforces alignment between transmission analysts …