A move by the U.S. to warn U.S. flagged ships to stay as far as possible from Iranian territory in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman sent crude oil prices higher more than 1% on Monday. The advisory came from the U.S. Transportation Department’s Maritime Administration in which it informed vessels going …
One Oklahoma energy company is among dozens nationally who plan a fly-in Tuesday on capitol hill to directly lobby some of the state’s congressional delegation about the fight for permitting improvements. It is described as the largest such fly-in effort by the Energy Workforce & Technology Council (EWTC). The company representatives, including Helmerich & Payne …
When it comes to wind power, Oklahoma is usually a step behind Iowa. The two states follow Texas when it comes to electrical power generated by wind farms. But something is happening in Iowa where just as in Oklahoma, there has grown an anti-wind sentiment. “Wind energy development has all but ground to a halt …
The Oklahoma House Energy Committee meets this week and will consider a number of bills dealing with water, mining, brine, and rural water districts. The meeting will be held Wednesday morning. Below is the agenda. When: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:30 AM Where: Room 206 Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. HB3142 – Liquified petroleum gas; …
Electric vehicle sales fell as hybrid vehicle sales continued to rise in 2025 Data source: Omdia Note: 1Q15=first-quarter 2015; 4Q25=fourth-quarter 2025 About 22% of light-duty vehicles sold in 2025 in the United States were hybrid, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid vehicles, up from 20% in 2024. Among those categories, hybrid electric vehicles have continued to gain market …
Expand Energy, the latest major Oklahoma City energy company to announce a relocation of headquarters to Houston but with promises of maintaining a big presence still in Oklahoma, has a storied history. Formerly known as Chesapeake Energy, it is considered the nation’s largest independent natural gas producer, especially after its 2024 acquisition of Southwestern Energy …
Expand Energy Leadership Shakeup and HQ Move to Houston Detailed in SEC Filing The surprise announcement Monday by Expand Energy to relocate its headquarters to Houston and remove company President Domenic Dell’Osso, Jr. was the result of decisions made days earlier, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Leadership Change Approved …
Oklahoma Bill Proposes Data Center Moratorium Through 2029—New York does too State Sen. Kendal Sacchieri’s call for a moratorium on data centers in Oklahoma isn’t an isolated proposal when it comes to the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ballooning demand for electrical power. Senate Bill 1488 Calls for Three-Year Moratorium The Republican senator …
Steelworkers reach contract with Marathon PetroleumThe United Steelworkers union reached a four-year agreement with Marathon Petroleum that raises wages for 30,000 oil workers and avoids a potential nationwide strike. Entergy nears storm power restorationEntergy announced it is nearly finished restoring electricity in Louisiana after a winter storm left residents without power for 11 days. Texas …
Oklahoma Rig Count Holds Steady at 46 Oklahoma rig numbers remain constant The nation saw a gain in its number of oil and gas rigs while Oklahoma’s count was unchanged in the past week, according to the latest rig count released by the Baker Hughes Co. Oklahoma held steady with a count of 46 active …