The Tulsa-based energy company said it reached 82% of its 2030 emissions-reduction target for legacy assets while expanding its operations and technology investments.
At Deer Creek Public Schools, a new compressed natural gas fueling system could save the district up to $400,000 annually while supporting Oklahoma jobs and second-chance employment.
The state’s selection echoes a broader push to move from one-time projects toward research platforms capable of attracting sustained investment, talent, and advanced industry.
The agreement would resolve a 21-year case over pollution in the Illinois River Watershed, though Gov. Kevin Stitt criticized the settlement and the litigation’s impact on poultry growers.
The State Chamber said a well-designed approach can help Oklahoma compete for major investments without shifting disproportionate costs to existing utility customers.
The proposed tariff would require large-load users, including data centers, to pay connection costs and other charges tied to increased energy demand.
The American Farm Bureau Federation says rural communities can benefit from data center investment, but land use, water, energy, and local planning will be critical.
The company, founded in 1948, said the ESOP structure will allow employees to share in Kimray’s long-term success while preserving its independence and culture.
The utility says the agreement includes customer protections requiring Google to cover grid-connection costs and its share of needed power generation.
New 90-day framework aims to speed grid connections for data centers and manufacturing projects.
