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Adam Wilmoth returned to The Oklahoman as energy editor in 2012 after working for four years in public relations. He previously spent seven years as a business reporter at The Oklahoman, including five years covering the state's energy sector.

Wilmoth holds a master's degree in business administration from Oklahoma State University and a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. He's also a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City's youth program, LOYAL -- Linking Oklahoma City's Young Adult Leaders.

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Oklahoma tornadoes: Violent weather likely will prompt higher insurance rates, less coverage May 25, 2013 Oklahoma insurance rates could go up statewide in part because of this week's series of tornadoes. Read More
Adam Wilmoth column: Recipients of Oklahoma spirit grateful for helping hands May 24, 2013 Energy Editor Adam Wilmoth's mother's home was heavily damaged in Monday's tornado. He has spent the week dealing with downed power lines and heavy traffic, and has experienced the generosity of Oklahomans helping with the cleanup and providing food, water and other provisions. Read More
Chesapeake Energy Corp. names new CEO May 20, 2013 Anadarko Petroleum executive Robert Douglas Lawler will take reins of troubled Oklahoma City energy company Chesapeake. Read More
Soaring gasoline prices hurt Oklahoma City area retailers May 18, 2013 Gasoline price jumps are difficult for Oklahoma gasoline retailers and convenience store owners because they tighten margins and make customers angry. Read More
Between the hedges: Outside investors in Oklahoma energy companies helped fuel growth May 17, 2013 Recent shareholder action has focused attention on New York hedge funds and other outside groups that have funded oil and natural gas activity in Oklahoma for decades. Read More
Oklahoma gas prices surge above national average May 16, 2013 The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Oklahoma City has jumped at least 34 cents over the past month while the national average has added less than a dime. Read More
Continental seals pipeline deal with CEO's company May 14, 2013 Continental Resources has entered into a five-year contract to transport oil from North Dakota on a pipeline owned by Continental CEO Harold Hamm. Read More
Refiners benefit from domestic oil boom May 10, 2013 The domestic shale oil boom has let to profits for refiners throughout the region. Read More
Mighty algae could lead to biofuels breakthrough May 10, 2013 OSU researcher Gerald Schoenknecht and his team recently completed genome sequencing for an algae that thrives inside active volcanoes. The researchers hope to use their findings to help make tough algae for use in manufacturing biofuels. Read More
SandRidge to focus on six areas of the Mississippi Lime May 09, 2013 Oklahoma City company SandRidge Energy Inc. plans to concentrate its Mississippi Lime drilling program around six areas totaling about 2.8 million acres. Read More
Oklahoma energy secretary resigns to lead GE research center May 08, 2013 Oklahoma Energy Secretary Mike Ming said Wednesday he will step down by the end of the month to lead GE's new Global Research Center in Oklahoma City. Read More
SandRidge Energy refines drilling strategy May 08, 2013 SandRidge Energy Inc. on Tuesday reported a net loss of $493 million, or $1.03 per share, in the first quarter as oil production increased 30 percent. Read More
Proposed EPA standards aimed at improving the environment could fuel higher gasoline prices May 08, 2013 The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new “Tier 3” gasoline standard that would reduce the sulfur content allowed in gasoline and require vehicle manufacturers to improve engines to reduce emissions. Read More
States, including Oklahoma, urge EPA to stay out of oil-field emission regulation May 04, 2013 Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt and 12 other attorneys general this week asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency not to settle with several northeastern states about regulating methane emissions without including oil and natural gas states in the talks. Read More
Natural gas price trend prompts optimistic tone from energy firms May 03, 2013 Strengthening natural gas prices have given Oklahoma natural gas company executives reason to feel more hopeful about the future. Read More
Where he's going, he doesn't need gasoline May 03, 2013 Energy Editor Adam Wilmoth spends more money on a Big Gulp than on a gallon of fuel in his new car. Read More
Chesapeake announces first-quarter profit May 02, 2013 Chesapeake Energy Corp. on Wednesday reported a first-quarter profit of $15 million and announced the sale of $300 million in midstream assets. Read More
Time out ends for AT&T customers at OKC Thunder home games May 02, 2013 AT&T has installed new equipment in Oklahoma City's Chesapeake Arena to improve AT&T service at Thunder games and other arena events. Read More
North Dakota, Montana's oil potential revised even higher May 01, 2013 The U.S. Geological Survey on Tuesday doubled its estimate of recoverable oil in the Bakken Formation of North Dakota and Montana. Read More
Chesapeake sells Pennsylvania acreage for $93 million April 30, 2013 Chesapeake Energy Corp. sold 162,000 acres in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale for $93 million. Read More
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