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ONE Gas subsidiaries await more rate hike requests
The nearly $32 million rate hike requested by Oklahoma Natural Gas isn’t the only such request made by ONG’s parent company, ONE Gas. In a powerpoint presentation made by ONE Gas, the Tulsa-based company identified it has 5 such requests under consideration by regulators in Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma. They total $102.2 million. Along …
Economist repeats his criticism of Oklahoma’s energy law
The University economist whose study of Oklahoma’s energy discrimination elimination act was flawed blames in part the short-sighted or “myopic” view of the legislators who created the law two years ago. Writing in the Sunday Oklahoma’s Viewpoint section, Dr. Travis Roach said legislators who crafted the Oklahoma Energy Discrimination Elimination Act failed to consider …
Oil and gas rig growth reported in Oklahoma and the US
The latest Baker Hughes rig report released on Friday showed Oklahoma’s number of active oil and gas rigs increased by one. The state’s total is 44 rigs, compared to 51 rigs reported one year earlier. Nationally, the count gained one to 604. The growth included one more oil rig for a total of …
OGE crews sent to Houston to help with power restoration after deadly storms
Oklahoma Gas and Electric crews were sent to south Texas over the weekend to help with power restoration following last Thursday’s severe weatherthat left four persons dead in Houston A fleet of OG&E trucks left a staging area in Moore Saturday morning carrying more than 100 emloyees made up of line crews and support …
Deadly intersection in Ada to get improvements
State and tribal leaders announced Friday a dangerous intersection in Ada where fatal accidents have occurred over the years will be redesigned. Known as “Crazy Corner,” the intersection where two state highways and a busy railroad converge will be redesigned with funding from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the City of Ada, andthe Chickasaw …
Crude oil prices finished up on Friday
Crude oil prices gained ground for a third straight day in Friday’s trading, though not as dramatic as Thursday. Analysts say it’s a sign of improving demand in the U.S. and China. Oil prices rose on Monday, as signs of improving demand in the U.S. and China, the top two oil consumers, aided …
Petroleum Alliance leader supports action of State Treasurer in controversial energy law
“Why some financial institutions choose policies designed to create energy poverty is mystifying.” It’s what Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma President Brook A. Simmons said recently after the State Treasurer listed Barclays PLC on the list of financial firms banned from state business because of the firm’s discrimination against the oil and gas industry. …
OGE helps dedicate solar panel for Norman school
Oklahoma Gas & Electric (OG&E) and Irving Middle School in Norman Public Schools District recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony in celebration of the school’s new, onsite solar panel installation and outdoor classroom. Designed in collaboration with Irving Middle School’s Students for Solar club and funded by the electric company, this pilot project helps …
Energy briefs
** A group of states that loosely parallels those that filed suit last year to stop California’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule have taken similar action against the state’s Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, seeking to stop the ACF while it awaits a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency. ** California Gov. Gavin Newsom‘s administration said it …
Storm aid approved by Oklahoma Senate and sent to Gov. Stitt
The Oklahoma Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to appropriate $45 million to help counties that have been ravaged by recent tornadoes. The Senate gave final passage to House Bill 2912 and House Bill 2913 that will help Oklahoma counties approved for FEMA disaster assistance recover and rebuild following the storms. The bills now advance to the governor’s desk. …