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Wyoming Oil And Gas Stand To Lose $900M, 3,000 Jobs Under BLM Plan
In comments protesting the controversial Rock Springs Resource Management Plan for 3.6 million acres in southwest Wyoming, the state’s oil and gas industries say they could lose $900 million and 3,000 jobs under the federal plan.
Pat MaioJanuary 18, 2024
Wyoming Trona Miners Say BLM Management Plan Could Destroy Trona Industry
Wyoming trona miners are strongly protesting the BLM’s proposed Rock Springs Resource Management Plan stating that restrictions on development could kill their industry. The deadline for comment was Wednesday.
Pat MaioJanuary 17, 2024
Struggling Wyoming Coal Processing Company Merges With Colorado Firm
Gillette-based Clean Coal Technologies Inc., a coal processing technology company that has struggled for years to find a footing in a teetering coal market, has a new financial lifeline. If successful, the company's process for treating coal could boost Wyoming's struggling industry.
Pat MaioJanuary 16, 2024
Canada Energy Giant Wants To Build One Of Wyoming’s Largest Solar Farms
Despite sub-zero temperatures and snowfall blanketing Laramie County, a Canadian energy company wants to build a sprawling solar power farm that they say could power Wyoming industry. The proposed 771-megawatt solar power facility could generate enough electricity to light up more than 771,000 homes.
Pat MaioJanuary 15, 2024
Wyoming CREG Report 2024: State Can Expect Slight Revenue Drop Through 2025
The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) released its revised revenue estimates for the 2024 calendar year and 2025 fiscal year on Friday. The state can expect about $30 million less revenue from minerals, according to the report.
Pat MaioJanuary 13, 2024
$50 Million Effort On To Pump Wyoming’s Hidden Oil And Gas
A who’s who of U.S. energy companies are putting up half of a $50 million partnership with the University of Wyoming to pump the hidden oil and gas in Wyoming’s mature oil fields.
Pat MaioJanuary 12, 2024
Wyoming EV Network Not Dead As State Looks For Businesses To Run Charging Stations
Since being put on life support last spring, the State of Wyoming is again looking for private businesses to operate a network of new EV charging stations funded by $24 million in federal taxpayer money.
Pat MaioJanuary 11, 2024
Wyoming Uranium About To Boom As US Prices Rise
The uranium industry is riding a red-hot market. Miners want to reopen production lines throughout Wyoming, and perhaps hire hundreds to keep up with demand.
Pat MaioJanuary 10, 2024
Asphalt May Be A New Market For Struggling Wyoming Coal Industry
The state and Peabody Energy Corp. are among those investing millions of dollars into a demonstration project to show Wyoming coal can be made into asphalt for roads and parking lots.
Pat MaioJanuary 09, 2024