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Oklahoma’s Gasoline Price Average is 4th Lowest in the Country
Gasoline prices rose a few cents a gallon in Oklahoma in the past week, reaching a new level of $2.04 a gallon according to a weekly fuel price report from AAA Oklahoma. But the state is still ranked in the top 10 states with the cheapest gasoline. Oklahoma has the 4th lowest average, behind South …
Making the Case for More Oil and Gas Pipelines
Writing in U.S. News, one man makes the case for more oil and natural gas pipelines, contending they are still the safest way to transport energy. Charles Hughes, an Opinion Contributor, says despite increases in domestic oil and gas production, the development of transportation energy infrastructure has not kept pace. “A more robust pipeline infrastructure …
Governor Renames David Conway to Aeronautics Commission
Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin has reappointed Dr. David Conway of Durant to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. His new term will extend to Dec. 31 of 2022. Conway, a retired Air Force command pilot has been on the Commission since 2009. He’s been flying since 1973 and holds commercial, instrument, CFI and multi-engine ratings. In the …
Colorado Regulators Face More Pressure Over Deadly Pipeline Explosion
Colorado’s oil and gas regulators are under more pressure from environmentalists who are calling for a crackdown on drilling in urban areas. Their call has escalated following the early-May natural gas pipeline that killed two men in a residential area 35 miles north of Denver. On Monday, approximately 30 people gathered at a meeting of …
Oil and Gas Employment Helps Keep Oklahoma’s Jobless Rate Low
As Oklahoma’s jobless rate held steady at 4.3% for the month of June, employment grew in the state’s oil and gas industry. Lynn Gray, Director of Economic Research and Analysis at the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission reported an increase of 800 jobs in the Mining sector which includes the oil and gas industry. “So far this …
Update to Bar Association Probe of Scott Pruitt
A correction to our recent story about the State Bar Association’s investigation of Scott Pruitt, the former Oklahoma Attorney General who is now the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. The probe was initiated based on an original complaint filed by Kristen van de Biezenbos and The Center for Biological Diversity in March of this …
House Speaker Credits Rep. Mullin for Work on Energy & Tax Reform Bill
Oklahoma Congressman Markwayne Mullin was on hand Tuesday when U.S. House Speaker Tim Ryan unveiled the GOP’s next target—tax legislation. Standing next to Mullin, the speaker gave credit to him for his work on the energy aspect of the new budget proposal. “The potential we have for energy in this country is limitless. It’s exciting …
More Groups Announce Support for Buffett’s $9 billion Oncor Purchase
Billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy is getting more support in its proposed $9 billion bid to acquire Oncor Electric Delivery Company in Texas. Support’s coming from TXU Energy, NRG Energy, the Texas Energy Association for Marketers and the Alliance for Retail Markets. Some Oncor customers have signed on to support the deal. Other stakeholder …
Environmental Study of Dakota Access Pipeline Won’t be Quick
A court-ordered environmental study of the Dakota Access oil pipeline in North Dakota could take the rest of the year. It’s the indication of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg issued the order last month as the $3.8 billion pipeline is the focus of a legal fight brought by some …
Concern About Security of Pipelines Fueling Electrical Power Grid
Two Democrats at the top of the Senate and House Energy committees are asking the Government Accountability Office to do an assessment of security protections on the nation’s natural gas, oi land other hazardous pipelinesw. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) also warned of increased cyberthreats from foreign state-backed and criminal hacking …