New book details political life of Oklahoma’s Perle Skirvin Mesta

For most students of Oklahoma history, the names of Skirvin and Mesta are well known.William Skirvin was a real estate and oil tycoon who built Oklahoma’s most famous hotel.His daughter, Perle Skirvin Mesta was, by all accounts, one of the state’s most politically connected woman.

Data centers are power hogs, but in many cases regular customers are paying the bills

Research indicates the brunt of the increased cost of artificial intelligence that has spurred development of data centers and a surge in electricity consumption is falling not on major corporations, but on regular energy consumers – primarily residential and commercial customers.

Summit Utilities files for $4.9M rate hike; public hearing on merits of proposal set for Dec. 15

Summit Utilities Oklahoma has applied to the state Corporation Commission for a $4.9 million base rate increase. The public comment period will open Nov. 24 and a public hearing on the merits of the proposal is scheduled for Dec. 15 in Oklahoma City.

Gulfport Energy reports major Q2 revenue improvements

A huge turnaround for Gufport Energy Corp. was reported in the second quarter as the Oklahoma City-based energy firm went from a $500,000 net revenue loss in the first quarter to a reported $184.5 million of net income in the second quarter.

Devon reports higher earnings in Q2, expands natural gas efforts

Devon Energy reported second quarter earnings of $899 million, or $1.41 per share, and $536 million of core earnings, or 84 cents per share – compared to earnings of $494 million, or 77 cents per share, in Q1.

Rig Report: While national count slips, state sees a gain in drilling activity

From staff reports As the nation’s count of oil and gas rigs slipped by one in the past week, Oklahoma saw a gain of two rigs to reach a total of 43 active rigs across the state.The latest Baker Hughes rig count, released Aug.

Bosch acquires Norman HVAC plant

German company Bosch, known for its engineering and technology, recently finished an $8.6 billion acquisition of Norman’s Johnson Controls heating, ventilation and air conditioning plant.

Electricity rates nationwide increase by average 25% outpacing inflation

Oklahomans complaining about soaring electricity rates are supported by news that electricity price inflation is rising dramatically. In fact, it is outpacing the overall Consumer Price Index, according to a July report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.