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Wyoming’s Remaining 1,500 “Orphan Wells” Slated To Be Capped Soon
Tom Kropatsch, supervisor for the Wyoming Oil and Gas Commission said there was a study on about 10 coal-bed orphan wells and the emissions those wells gave off was less than the emissions of a single cow.
November 16, 2022
Judge Rejects Teenagers’ Claim That Their Rights Are Being Violated Because Of Fossil Fuels
A judge in the Third District Court of Utah has dismissed a lawsuit by a group of children who claim the state of Utah is violating their rights by allowing fossil fuel production. A similar group tried that in Wyoming earlier and got the same result.
November 16, 2022
Environmental Activist Groups Move To Block Wyoming Oil And Gas Leases Yet Again
The Biden administration has leased fewer federal acres for oil and natural gas development than any president since World War II, but environmental groups are hoping to stop the practice entirely.
November 15, 2022
Because State Energy Office Can’t Fill Position, Wyoming Could Lose Out On Millions Of Dollars
Because the state energy office hasn't been able to fill a key position, federal funding for programs that benefit small business, local government, schools, and ag producers will be lost.
November 12, 2022
Wyoming Hydrogen Production Hub Planned Near Douglas
A Colorado company is teaming up with a German wind turbine manufacturer to create a hydrogen production hub near Douglas.
November 11, 2022
Wyoming’s First Wind Turbines Were Novelties, Then Sold For Scrap
On Sept. 4, 1982, about 500 residents, including Sen. Malcolm Wallop and Gov Ed Herschler, gathered in Medicine Bow as state officials dedicated Wyoming's first wind power turbines at an event dubbed Wind Turbine Day.
November 10, 2022
Plastics Industry Expert Refutes Greenpeace Recycling Report As Garbage
A report on recycling plastics by Greenpeace concludes that its a myth and plastics should be eliminated. An industry expert says thats lazy thinking.
November 10, 2022
Officials Say EPA Regs Raise Costs At Wyoming Gas Pumps
Every time drivers fill up at the pump in Wyoming, they could pay as much 20 cents per gallon for something called the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the EPA wont allow exemptions that would reduce that cost.
November 09, 2022
Why Turbines Don’t Get Blown Down In Wyoming’s Insane Winds
Theres a good reason winds that make it dangerous to travel across Wyoming dont break and batter turbines its science.
November 09, 2022
PacifiCorp Denies Groundwater Contamination At Wyoming Coal Plants
PacifiCorp says that a study released by two environmental groups alleging groundwater contamination at two Wyoming coal plants is misleading and inaccurate.
November 09, 2022
Wyoming Oil Industry Blasts Biden As He Promises To End Drilling
The Wyoming Petroleum Association blasted President Biden for his comments on Sunday to end federal drilling. The White House said his direct quotes were "twisted" and he wasn't vowing to destroy America's coal industry.
November 07, 2022
Wyoming Mining Industry Prepares For Potential Rail Strike
Wyoming coal and trona mines will be deeply impacted by a rail strike in two weeks, which is a strong possibility. If that happens, layoffs are likely.
November 04, 2022
No Apologies: Oil & Gas CEO Challenges ‘Ridiculously Hypocritical’ Policies Of North Face
Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy Inc., launched a campaign criticizing what he calls North Faces hypocritical anti-oil stance. Wright continues to be a vocal champion of oil in an industry that often shrinks from defending its products.
November 03, 2022
Increased U.S. Coal-Fired Power Production Leads To Solid Third Quarter For Peabody Energy
Peabody Energy, which operates three Powder River Basin thermal coal mines, reported its Wyoming operations were in the black by $38 million as rail shortages eased and power plants built up stockpiles.
Greg JohnsonNovember 03, 2022
Energy Watchdog Group Compiles List Of 125 Actions Biden Has Taken Against Oil Industry
President Biden blames American oil companies and the Ukraine war for high energy costs but the American Energy Alliance outlined 125 actions that Biden has taken against the oil industry that they say is responsible for skyrocketing prices.
November 02, 2022
Where’s The Promised Support For Wyoming’s Coal Workers?
As Wyomings coal industry declines, many promises have been made about providing support for displaced workers in the industry. After years of being passed over, small gains are being made to address their needs.
November 02, 2022
With No Federal Govt. Involvement, Gold Mine West Of Cheyenne Could Be Operational By 2025
Without any federal land or federal bureaucracy to worry about, the CK Gold Project is trimming years off the permitting process and could begin mining by 2025.
November 02, 2022
Wind, Solar, EVs Are Going To Take A Huge Increase In Mining & The World Isn’t Ready For It
A 2021 energy report estimates that wind and solar projects will require 500% to 700% more minerals compared to building a natural gas power plant. And the world's mining industry isn't remotely close to an increase of that much.
November 01, 2022
Biden Threatens New Tax On ‘War Profiteering’ Oil Companies
President Biden on Monday threatened to enact a windfall tax if oil companies dont reduce the price at the pump.
November 01, 2022
Monitoring Workers A Growing Trend, But Wyoming Researcher Finds It Often Backfires
A University of Wyoming researcher studying workplace monitoring gave participants a series of tasks as well as an opportunity to cheat. Those who had been told they would be watched were more likely to cheat their employers than those who didnt know they were being monitored.
Renée JeanOctober 31, 2022
Homeowners Outside Of Cheyenne Have First Tesla Roof In Wyoming
Chris and Shayla Roberts are the first owners of a Tesla Roof in Wyoming. It often produces more power than the home uses, and the couple gets credit for surplus energy that goes back to the grid.
October 31, 2022
Dems Call For Nationalization Of Oil And Gas To Protect Planet From ‘Climate Apocalypse’
Nationalizing the U.S. oil and gas industry used to be a fringe idea. Now, it's being promoted by some more mainstream Democrats, urging the government to take it over -- all in the name of "saving the planet."
October 28, 2022
Wyoming May Be Home For Up To Five More Nuclear Reactors
PacifiCorp and TerraPower are initiating a joint study to evaluate the feasibility of building five more Natrium reactors by 2035, in addition to a planned reactor in progress in Kemmerer.
October 28, 2022
Will Deregulation California-Proof Wyoming Electricity Providers?
As Wyoming lawmakers consider islands of deregulation for power customers, an energy advisor said Thursday that deregulation was a common thread for states with the highest-priced electricity.
October 27, 2022