Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen—the nuke study and the OGE CWIP battle

  https://www.facebook.com/reel/1436787667426741   What’s brewing in energy news at the capitol? How about a nuclear energy study in Oklahoma and still more talk about C-WIP or Construction Work in Progress? They’re hot topics in our latest podcast of Scott Mitchell talks energy with Jerry Bohnen.    

Crude oil, gas and OK energy stocks suffered more losses Thursday

  Another day and another drop in crude oil prices. This time, it was a 1% drop and the fall came after news that President Trump said he will meet soon with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Hungary to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. Any talk of an end to the war creates uncertainty …

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WalletHub study says Oklahoma isn’t very energy efficient

    When it comes to the energy-efficiency of states in the U.S., Oklahoma ranks 34th in a WalletHub study  while South Carolina, West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee are considered the least energy-efficient. Who’s considered to be the most energy efficient? Vermont, California, Washington, New York and Massachusetts, in that order. WalletHub contended …

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Williams Cos. waits on a New Jersey pipeline decision

    Williams Cos. awaits a decision from New Jersey regulators on its request for approval of its Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline project . The Oklahoma-based company complied with a recent September 25 deadline at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Before Williams can move ahead with the pipeline project, it will need …

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International Linemen’s rodeo underway–yee haw

    An international rodeo is underway this week in Overland Park, Kansas…..a Lineman’s Rodeo. It’s competition among the men and women who climb utility poles in the middle of stormy weather to make repairs and restore electrical power. Oklahoma crews will be among those taking part in the competition as they go up against …

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New Mexico Senator accuses Energy Secretary of “stealing” energy grants

  New Mexico U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich accused Energy Secretary Chris Wright of stealing federal funding for “fully legally compliant energy projects.” He’s also getting his state attorney general involved in fighting Wright’s move of cancelling nearly $8 billion in green energy grants. Heinrich might have some sway in the fight since he is the top …

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Oklahoma transmission lines to be rebuilt through $1.6 billion loan guarantee

    U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) closed a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to strengthen grid reliability and ensure lower electricity costs across the midwestern region of the United States. It is a program that will involve the rebuilding of transmission lines across Oklahoma …

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Trucking firm reports 3Q earnings gain of 12%

  Despite stagnant revenue over the past year, J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. based in Arkansas reported a more than 12% gain in third quarter income totaling $170.85 million. A year ago, the trucking company’s third quarter revenue was $152.07 million. The increase amounted to a 12.3% gain and an earnings per share of $1.76. …

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ONEOK 3Q dividend unchanged from 2Q

    A dividend of $1.03 per share was announced this week by ONEOK, the utility company headquartered in Tulsa. The firm’s board of directors approved the quarterly dividend which, on an annual basis, figures to be $4.12 a share. It is also unchanged from the second quarter dividend. As the firm announced, the dividend …

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Frosty weather is a possibility this weekend in the Oklahoma Panhandle

  Okay, okay, it might not be that cold for Oklahomans to see “frost on the pumpkins.” Well, maybe. State Climatologist Gary McManus said there is a remote possibility that this weekend’s cold air blast might bring some frost in the Panhandle. After all, the first freeze of the season could occur. .”…there’s not really …

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