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OGE hands out college scholarships
Three deserving high school seniors from Oklahoma and Arkansas earn $60,000 scholarships and surprise school celebrations for their achievements OG&E announced the recipients of its 2026 Positive Energy Scholarship, recognizing three high school seniors in Oklahoma and western Arkansas for their academic achievement, leadership and commitment to their communities. This year’s recipients are Makayla …
E15 bill wins House Support
When the U.S. House voted this week in support of a bill to allow for nationwide, year-round E15 gasoline sales, it resulted in a split vote by Oklahoma’s House members. Reps. Frank Lucas and Stephanie Bice voted in support of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025. It was opposed by …
Chemical spill cleaned up
(Fort Smith Times Record) The EPA says a chemical spill near the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line did not reach the Poteau River. The spill happened May 2 at C&S Chemicals located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It involved 77,877 gallons of acidified aluminum sulfate which spilled into a nearby creek. Another 2,900 gallons of sulfuric acid …
OK Senate moves on gas tax relief
Senate Moves to Ensure Oklahomans Benefit from Potential Federal Gas Tax Relief Pro Tem Paxton Calls on House to Stop ‘Waiting’ and Pass Measure Immediately The Oklahoma Senate has amended legislation to ensure Oklahomans will see lower prices at the pump if the federal government suspends the federal gasoline tax. Earlier this week, President Donald …
Energy briefs—US oil to China?
China talks oil ** The White House says that Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his meeting with President Trump, “expressed interest” in buying more U.S. oil to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Ship sunk ** “In the latest incident on the trade route, an Indian cargo vessel carrying livestock from Africa to the …
Hot weather prompts SPP advisory
Hot weather in Oklahoma and surrounding states prompted the Southwest Power Pool grid to issue an advisory about anticipated increased demand for electric use. The SPP launched the Resource Advisory for the West Balancing Authority area on Wednesday, explaining it will be in effect until Thursday, May 14. Temperatures in Oklahoma are expected to reach …
Regulators defend CWIP for PSO
When Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners voted this week to approve the use of the controversial Construction Work in Progress method for Public Service Company to collect payments for energy projects, it raised an interesting contradiction. Regulators also want the public to know, their hands were tied and they were forced by law to approve the utility’s …
Oil retreats during Trump’s visit
With President Trump in China talking about getting Beijing’s help in ending the war in Iran and fears of possible U.S. interest rate hikes, investors backed off on Wednesday sending crude oil futures down 1% to 2%. Reuters reported Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said on Wednesday the U.S. central bank may need to …
Geothermal firm boosted by Devon
The initial price offering for geothermal power developer Fervo Energy came in Tuesday at $27 per share as it made its debut on Nasdaq, and as a result, the energy firm had raised $1.89 billion. Oklahoma City’s Devon Energy is considered one of the largest shareholders. Just three years ago, the oil and gas …
Investors sought by ONE Gas
ONE Gas, Inc. announced it will participate in the American Gas Association Financial Forum, May 17-19, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Robert S. McAnnally, chief executive officer, Curtis Dinan, president and chief operating officer, and Christopher Sighinolfi, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will be conducting a series of meetings with members of …