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Energy Brief: Federal Actions, Global Energy Shifts
Energy Brief: U.S. and Global Energy Developments Federal Energy Actions U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday that he will make good on a threat to revoke millions in federal funds for California. He says the state is illegally issuing commercial driver’s licenses to noncitizens, a move that violates federal law. The warning sets up …
OPEC Plans Send Oil Prices Lower as Gas Prices Rise
OPEC Plans Send Oil Prices Lower as Gas Prices Rise Plans by OPEC to raise oil output sent crude prices slightly lower on Monday, while natural gas jumped more than 4%. Oklahoma analysts say the shift could influence local producers heading into winter. OPEC Meeting Sends Mixed Signals Investor optimism over a possible U.S.–China trade …
Rate hikes hitting other states not just Oklahoma ratepayers
Rate Hikes Hitting Other States, Not Just Oklahoma Ratepayers What feels like never-ending rate hikes for Oklahoma utilities is also spreading across the nation, frustrating ratepayers far beyond state lines. Oklahoma residents continue to face proposed utility increases from companies like OG&E and PSO. Now, Illinois consumers are confronting similar challenges as regulators consider huge …
Oklahoma, Missouri Ratepayers Face CWIP Utility Hikes
Oklahoma and Missouri Ratepayers Could See Early Utility Hikes If Oklahomans think they are the only ones facing possible rate hikes to pay for energy projects still under construction, they are not alone. Missouri ratepayers face the same situation because of a new law similar to one recently passed in Oklahoma. Both laws allow utilities …
Pipeline Vandal Serves 6 Years, Faces $3M Restitution
Iowa Woman Who Vandalized Pipeline Released After Six Years Reznicek Faces Probation and Heavy Restitution After several years in prison for vandalizing the Dakota Access Pipeline during the 2016 and 2017 protests, a woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is free. Jessica Reznicek, 44, was released from a federal prison in Minnesota and now lives in …
School leader praises growth and support of renewable energy
“The tax revenue generated from renewable energy has allowed Seiling Public Schools to build and equip new facilities and create learning environments that reflect our town’s pride and progress.” The spread of wind and solar farms across Oklahoma has its detractors. But the renewable energy projects also have many supporters such as Dr. …
Northeast Oklahoma Broadband expansion projects launched
Oklahoma Broadband Expands High-Speed Access in Rural Areas $5.4 Million Internet Expansion Connects Rural Oklahoma Two broadband projects totaling $5.4 million launched Friday near Welch in Craig County, marking a major step in expanding high-speed internet access across northeastern Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Broadband Office (OBO) and The Junction Internet partnered on the projects. Federal grants …
U.S. Oil and Gas Rig Count Rises; Oklahoma Holds Steady
U.S. Rig Count Increases While Oklahoma Holds Steady The nation’s oil and gas rig count grew this week, rising by two to a total of 550 rigs, according to the latest Baker Hughes Co. report. Oklahoma’s count remained steady at 42 rigs, one fewer than last year when the state had 43 active rigs. National …
Oilman Harold Hamm among donors to new White House ballroom
“I’m proud to be a donor and to see this new facility taking shape,” Oklahoma oil billionaire Harold Hamm is among the major contributors to the new $300 million White House ballroom addition. The ballroom, currently under construction, is designed to host world leaders and represent the United States with distinction. Hamm Proud to Support …
Oklahoma AG Drummond Urges U.S. to Skip COP30 Summit
Attorneys General Oppose U.S. Delegation to Brazil Climate Conference Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is among several Republican Attorneys General urging President Trump’s cabinet members to skip next month’s COP30 climate summit in Brazil. “Dear Secretaries Burgum and Wright and Administrator Zeldin,We write to urge you to put the safety, security, and economic interests of …