Energy

Where abundance meets affordability

Oklahoma provides a rare strategic asset: energy certainty. By combining massive traditional reserves with a top-tier renewable portfolio, we deliver a high-capacity grid with industrial rates 20%–40% below the national average.
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Energy Quick Facts

Refining Might

With 5 active petroleum refineries and a combined capacity of over 530,000 barrels per day, Oklahoma processes nearly 3% of total U.S. refining capacity.

Natural Gas Production

We are a top-tier producer, with annual gross withdrawals exceeding 2.9 trillion cubic feet, providing a direct, local fuel source for industrial operations.

Crude Oil Storage

Oklahoma is home to the Cushing Hub, the “Pipeline Crossroads of the World,” which manages approximately 13% of all U.S. crude oil storage capacity (roughly 76 million barrels).

Relocation + Expansion

Looking to relocate to or expand in Oklahoma? Tell our team more about your project.

Institutions

Research & Development

Home to the BHGE Energy Innovation Center of North America, one of 10 BHGE technology centers globally. As a global leader, GE knows the importance of research and development and is planning to triple R&D investment in the oil and gas industry in the next three years.

Well-connected

4 inland ports, including one of the largest, most inland ice-free river ports in the U.S., in addition to 3 intersecting interstate highways: I-40, I-35 and I-44 offering access to every corner of the U.S. and the world.

Energy Experts

Oklahoma companies specialize in valves, pumps, motors, heat exchangers, flow meters, instruments, pipelines and pipes, hydrocarbon handling and processing equipment, weather risk mitigation and more.

Energy Giants Call Oklahoma Home​

  • Access Midstream Partners
  • Chesapeake Energy
  • Continental Resources
  • Devon Energy
  • GE Oil & Gas
  • Halliburton Energy Services
  • OG&E
  • Oklahoma Natural Gas
  • SandRidge Energy
  • Schlumberger Technology

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