Energy

BLM announces lease of 8 oil & gas parcels in Wyo

The Bureau of Land Management Wyoming announced it has leased eight parcels of land for oil and gas development in September. According to the release, the land totals around 4,427... Read more »

09/24/20 2:43 PM

Governor Gordon: Trump’s policies have benefitted Wyoming

09/22/20 1:24 PM

PacifiCorps invests over $3.1 billion in Wyoming wind projects; support new blade recycling tech

09/22/20 11:16 AM

Enzi: EPA’s denial of renewable fuel standard exemptions may hurt Wyoming workers

09/14/20 5:30 PM

Gov, EPA outline plans to boost carbon capture, delay plant closures

09/10/20 6:13 AM

Wyoming lauds US carbon capture study; utility skeptical

09/04/20 5:20 AM

Rocky Mountain Power: Wyoming carbon capture study ‘simply wrong’ in multiple ways

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office praised the results of a carbon capture, utilization and storage study conducted by the United States Department of Energy at some Wyoming... Read more »

09/03/20 4:13 PM

Carbon capture shown to reduce CO2 emissions 37% in study at Wyoming coal power plants

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Thursday, Sept. 3 that a carbon capture, utilization and storage study conducted by the United States Department of Energy at... Read more »

09/03/20 10:57 AM

Drilling, mines, other projects hastened by Trump order

September 1, 2020 By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Trump administration is seeking to fast track environmental reviews of dozens of major energy and infrastructure projects... Read more »

09/01/20 11:37 PM

Fed’s OK of 4,250-well gas field dodges water quality question

August 18, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile The Bureau of Land Management has approved a 4,250-well expansion of the Moneta Divide gas and oilfield northeast of Shoshoni, leaving critical water-disposal... Read more »

08/21/20 7:09 AM

Gordon disappointed Wyoming didn’t secure Occidental land purchase

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Thursday, Aug. 19 that the governor is disappointed Wyoming will be unable to purchase Occidental Petroleum land and mineral rights.... Read more »

08/19/20 3:51 PM

Governor: Wyoming’s bid in Occidental land deal “on hold”

Occidental Petroleum has announced that it is negotiating with a bidder for the millions of acres of land grant properties offered for sale earlier this year in southern Wyoming. “That... Read more »

08/11/20 1:10 PM

BLM: Wyoming oil and gas project approved; could generate $375.5 million in royalties, taxes per year

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management said on Friday, Aug. 7 that they have “approved the development of up to 4,250 oil and gas wells for the Moneta... Read more »

08/07/20 12:31 PM

Public hearing on proposed RMP utility rate increase scheduled for September

CASPER, Wyo —The Wyoming Public Service Commission (WPSC) released notice Tuesday that it will hold a public comment hearing September 15 regarding Rocky Mountain Power (RMP)’s request for a utility... Read more »

08/04/20 3:46 PM

BLM Wyoming: Converse oil and gas project could generate up to $28 billion in state, federal revenues

UPDATE: BLM Wyoming has issued a correction to their Thursday release. The public comment period for the proposal is open until Aug. 31 rather than Aug. 23. This story has... Read more »

07/30/20 11:46 AM

Wyoming revenues declining, but at slower rate than pessimistic spring forecast

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s economy may be slowing in some sectors, particularly parts of the energy sector and the state is still facing a budget shortfall, but declines have not... Read more »

07/29/20 6:47 PM

BLM proposing oil and gas production and reporting rule changes

CASPER, Wyo. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced proposed revisions to oil and gas production and reporting regulation rules on Wednesday, July 29. Oil and gas production on... Read more »

07/29/20 2:26 PM

Gordon praises court ruling allowing Wyoming to challenge Obama-era gas flaring rule

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is pleased that a federal court in Wyoming reached a decision Tuesday that “will allow Wyoming and three other energy producing states to... Read more »

07/22/20 2:27 PM

Wyo. Game & Fish studying impact of wind energy development on pronghorn

CASPER, Wyo. — Wildlife biologists with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department’s Laramie Regional Office have put GPS tracking collars on 36 pronghorn fawns “in an effort to understand the... Read more »

07/20/20 2:13 PM

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a Wednesday, July 17 press conference that between impacts from COVID-19 and a weakened energy sector, the state has lost about... Read more »

07/15/20 6:20 PM

Governor: possible land, mineral rights purchase aims to boost Wyoming’s investment portfolio

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon discussed the state’s bid to purchase some Occidental Petroleum land and mineral rights during a Wednesday, July 8 press conference. The State Loan... Read more »

07/08/20 3:45 PM

Wyoming Energy Authority offering grant funding for businesses, schools and local governments

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Energy Authority, which was created by the Wyoming Legislature this year, has taken on the task of administering the State Energy Program, including handling energy... Read more »

07/06/20 12:20 PM

State paying Barclays $2.5 million for work on Occidental deal

The state of Wyoming signed a contract in late April with banking giant Barclays to pay it $2.5 million to evaluate the purchase of 1 million surface acres and 4 million mineral acres from Occidental Petroleum.

07/06/20 6:38 AM

Transition in Coal Country: Downturn drives Medicaid expansion appeal

June 30, 2020 by Dustin Bleizeffer and Mason Adams, WyoFile Every July for two decades, volunteer doctors, dentists and nurses gathered at the Wise County Fairgrounds to deliver free medical, dental and... Read more »

07/01/20 9:00 AM

Transition in Coal Country: Healthcare crises mount at rural hospitals

June 25, 2020 by Dustin Bleizeffer and Mason Adams, WyoFile The only hospital serving a vast swath of Wyoming’s coal country was in financial trouble even before the coronavirus pandemic hit. Gillette-based... Read more »

06/27/20 6:08 AM

Wyoming and Montana call coal export terminal permit denial unconstitutional

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s office said on Tuesday, June 23 that Wyoming and Montana have submitted a reply brief to the United States Supreme Court. Wyoming and... Read more »

06/23/20 3:34 PM

Wyoming signs agreement with Japanese Coal Energy Center for carbon capture test project

CASPER, Wyo. — The State of Wyoming has signed onto a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) to “advance a carbon... Read more »

06/09/20 11:10 AM

BOCC grants Dinosolar permit for $240 million solar farm west of Bar Nunn

CASPER, Wyo — The Natrona County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) voted Tuesday, June 2, to approve a conditional use permit for Dinosolar and its parent company ENYO to build... Read more »

06/03/20 3:32 PM

Sheridan-based carbon tech firm partners with DOE lab on coal-conversion projects

CASPER, Wyo — Carbon technology firm Ramaco Carbon, based in Sheridan, Wy, today announced it has entered into a partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the nation’s largest U.S.... Read more »

06/02/20 1:51 PM

Governor issues statement on HollyFrontier announcement

Governor Mark Gordon has issued the following statement in response to this morning’s announcement by HollyFrontier Corporation that it will be converting its Cheyenne Refinery to renewable diesel production. The Governor’s... Read more »

06/01/20 3:37 PM

Enzi: federal judge wrong to strike down BLM oil and gas leases in Wyoming and Montana

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming’s United States Senator Mike Enzi said on Thursday, May 28 that he is disappointed in a federal judge’s decision to strike down some Bureau of Land... Read more »

05/28/20 7:45 PM

Gordon disappointed BLM oil and gas lease sales rejected over sage grouse habitat concerns

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Gordon expressed disappointment on Thursday, May 28 regarding a federal judge’s decision to toss out three Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sales.... Read more »

05/28/20 4:28 PM

Cutting Edge Grant: up to $25k for innovations in emerging technology industries

CASPER, Wyo — The Wyoming Department of Education will release an application for the Cutting Edge Grant on July 1, 2020, according to a department memo. The Perkins Cutting Edge... Read more »

05/18/20 7:14 PM

BNSF closes Wyoming facilities amid steady decline in coal production

CASPER, Wyo. – BNSF Railway is closing maintenance facilities in Donkey Creek and Guernsey, according to a statement from the company. The Donkey Creek facility will close on June 5,... Read more »

05/08/20 10:21 AM

Report: ‘rampant’ speculative oil and gas leasing threatens public land in Wyoming

CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Outdoor Council (WOC) released a report on Thursday, May 7 which they say shows that speculative oil and gas leasing in the state is becoming... Read more »

05/07/20 4:20 PM

‘Tough times:’ Oil market crash leaves Natrona County facing uncertain future

CASPER, Wyo. – It was becoming increasingly clear early this year that Natrona County, along with the entire state of Wyoming, was facing troubling times ahead. No one could have... Read more »

04/30/20 4:44 PM

Two prominent Wyoming gas drillers in financial peril

April 28, 2020 by Angus M. Thuermer Jr., WyoFile A top financial ratings service has listed western Wyoming gas drillers Ultra Resources and Jonah Energy among issuers of “top bonds of concern”... Read more »

04/30/20 4:20 AM

UW School of Energy Resources, Basin Electric Carbon Storage Project advances with $15.2M in federal funding

Plans for a commercial-scale geological carbon dioxide storage complex near Gillette have taken a major step forward with its selection for a $15.2 million award from the U.S. Department of... Read more »

04/25/20 2:00 PM

Utility rate hikes expected in face of pandemic, energy downturn

April 21, 2020 by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile As COVID-19-related costs mount for utilities, regulators are considering just how ratepayers will ultimately settle the bill. State orders in response to the pandemic currently... Read more »

04/24/20 2:04 PM

Gordon says 300 coal mine layoffs ‘particularly painful’ amid global economic downturn

CASPER, Wyo. — Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said during a Thursday, April 23 that Workforce Services is working to address workers who have been laid off at Powder River Basin... Read more »

04/23/20 4:42 PM

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Energy

BLM announces lease of 8 oil & gas parcels in Wyo

Governor Gordon: Trump’s policies have benefitted Wyoming

PacifiCorps invests over $3.1 billion in Wyoming wind projects; support new blade recycling tech

Enzi: EPA’s denial of renewable fuel standard exemptions may hurt Wyoming workers

Gov, EPA outline plans to boost carbon capture, delay plant closures

Wyoming lauds US carbon capture study; utility skeptical

Rocky Mountain Power: Wyoming carbon capture study ‘simply wrong’ in multiple ways

Carbon capture shown to reduce CO2 emissions 37% in study at Wyoming coal power plants

Drilling, mines, other projects hastened by Trump order

Fed’s OK of 4,250-well gas field dodges water quality question

Gordon disappointed Wyoming didn’t secure Occidental land purchase

Governor: Wyoming’s bid in Occidental land deal “on hold”

BLM: Wyoming oil and gas project approved; could generate $375.5 million in royalties, taxes per year

Public hearing on proposed RMP utility rate increase scheduled for September

BLM Wyoming: Converse oil and gas project could generate up to $28 billion in state, federal revenues

Wyoming revenues declining, but at slower rate than pessimistic spring forecast

BLM proposing oil and gas production and reporting rule changes

Gordon praises court ruling allowing Wyoming to challenge Obama-era gas flaring rule

Wyo. Game & Fish studying impact of wind energy development on pronghorn

Gordon on Wyoming budget cuts: ‘Put simply, we don’t have enough income’

Governor: possible land, mineral rights purchase aims to boost Wyoming’s investment portfolio

Wyoming Energy Authority offering grant funding for businesses, schools and local governments

State paying Barclays $2.5 million for work on Occidental deal

Transition in Coal Country: Downturn drives Medicaid expansion appeal

Transition in Coal Country: Healthcare crises mount at rural hospitals

Wyoming and Montana call coal export terminal permit denial unconstitutional

Wyoming signs agreement with Japanese Coal Energy Center for carbon capture test project

BOCC grants Dinosolar permit for $240 million solar farm west of Bar Nunn

Sheridan-based carbon tech firm partners with DOE lab on coal-conversion projects

Governor issues statement on HollyFrontier announcement

Enzi: federal judge wrong to strike down BLM oil and gas leases in Wyoming and Montana

Gordon disappointed BLM oil and gas lease sales rejected over sage grouse habitat concerns

Cutting Edge Grant: up to $25k for innovations in emerging technology industries

BNSF closes Wyoming facilities amid steady decline in coal production

Report: ‘rampant’ speculative oil and gas leasing threatens public land in Wyoming

‘Tough times:’ Oil market crash leaves Natrona County facing uncertain future

Two prominent Wyoming gas drillers in financial peril

UW School of Energy Resources, Basin Electric Carbon Storage Project advances with $15.2M in federal funding

Utility rate hikes expected in face of pandemic, energy downturn

Gordon says 300 coal mine layoffs ‘particularly painful’ amid global economic downturn

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