Energy

Treaty Oak Clean Energy Announces $150M Solar Array in Grant County

The Texas-based energy firm said it has a virtual power purchase agreement in place for a big-name technology company.

by Kyle Massey - October 21, 2024, 10:25am

Entergy Announces Debut of Walnut Bend Solar Array

September 19, 2024, 11:14am

Stuttgart Solar, which provides 81 megawatts to Entergy Arkansas through a power-purchase deal, is the largest solar farm in Arkansas, though more are being built.

Entergy Arkansas is commercially generating power at a new 100-megawatt solar array east of Brinkley.

AECC Details Plans for New Generation Plant in Texas

August 15, 2024, 10:22am

Arkansas Electric Cooperative Inc. plans to build a 900-megawatt gas-fueled power plant in Texas, citing a need for more baseload power. The Little Rock cooperative proposed the next-generation plant for […]

Standard Lithium Names Longtime Koch Exec David Park as New CEO

August 1, 2024, 2:12pm

Outgoing CEO Robert Mintak, who led the company’s move into Arkansas, will stay on as an adviser through August 2025.

Murphy USA Income Rises 9% in Q2

The fuel and retail chain posted strong fuel and tobacco sales, but results fell short of Wall Street expectations. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - August 1, 2024, 10:15am

Energy / Media & Marketing / Nonprofits

AECI Names Katie Holley Marketing Manager

Holley will oversee development of messaging and marketing strategies, as well as manage customer relations. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - June 19, 2024, 11:51am

Investments / Real Estate

TerraVolta Announces Investment, Lithium Well in Smackover Formation

The Houston-based company is backed by the private Energy & Minerals Group, a major global investor in natural resources. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - June 11, 2024, 6:40am

Energy

SPP Predicts Reliable Power Through Hot Summer

SPP assesses threats to energy reliability each year before the summer season, June to September. It considers historical electricity use, weather forecasts, wind energy variables and potential droughts and power failures. read more >

by Arkansas Business Staff - June 3, 2024, 2:12pm

Energy / Technology

Reading The Future: Energy (40 Years of Arkansas Business)

Looking ahead short term, Buddy Hasten sees a big surge in renewable energy interconnections. In the long term, he hopes for a return to nuclear generation. read more >

by Kyle Massey - April 29, 2024, 12:00am