https://www.facebook.com/reel/1330368332523369 CWIP, the controversial measure that became law last year returns in full force to Oklahoma. Regulators approved its use on some of the $1.5 billion in expanded power projects by Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Plus, the Boles/Green consumer protection bill from data centers becomes law. They are some of the topics …
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 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 …
The growing number of data centers across the U.S. is being credited for a 9% gain in revenue for Germany energy technology company Siemens Energy. Here’s why it’s important in the world of data centers and natural gas. While Siemens is based in Germany, it is a well-known company for its manufacture of wind farm …
Closure hits oil output ** April output from Persian Gulf countries affected by the Strait of Hormuz closure was 14.4 million barrels per day below pre-war levels. Cumulative losses during the conflict exceed 1 billion barrels. US considers request ** The trading arm of Vietnam’s state oil company has urged the U.S. Navy to allow …
Noted environmental activist Erin Brockovich has joined the list of those raising serious questions about the environmental impact of data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the U.S. She has recently started a website devoted to covering the topic across the country. Called “Brockovich AI Data Center Reporting,” the site not only …
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) Monday preapproved Public Service Company of Oklahoma’s (PSO) request for additional electric generation resources totaling more than $1.2 billion in costs. The approval came on a split vote with Commissioners Kim David and Todd Hiett in support of PSO’s requests while Commissioner Brian Bingman voted against them and issued a …
Tanker reverses course ** An oil supertanker that exited the Persian Gulf on Sunday hauling a cargo of Iraqi crude appears to have stopped shy of the US naval blockade line and is now turning back into the Gulf of Oman. World oil depletion ** According to an estimate by TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne, the global economy …
SPP forecasts near normal summer temperatures, high likelihood of meeting regional demand for electricity SPP, responsible for coordinating electric reliability in a 17-state area in the central and western United States, while diligently planning for contingencies, projects the availability of enough generation to meet growing energy needs this summer. “Reliability remains SPP’s top priority as …
Monday is when Oklahoma Corporation Commissioners are expected to make a decision on the more than $1.2 billion expanded power project request of Public Service Company of Oklahoma. Not only are PSO leaders waiting but so are consumers. They spent several hours last week listening to the presentation and testimony by PSO executives and attorneys …
