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Arch’s Wyoming Coal Mines Has Great 3rd Quarter But Still Has Plans To Shut Everything Down
Arch Resources posted its third quarter results for fiscal year 2022 on Thursday, which shows its operations in the Powder River Basin did well, but company executives say the long-term outlook is bleak.
October 27, 2022
Texas Company Asks EPA To Allow Disposal Of Fracking Wastewater Into Aquifer Near Pavillion
A Texas-based oil and gas company is seeking EPA approval to inject wastewater from fracking oil and gas wells into a deep aquifer near the town of Pavillion, arguing the aquifer is too deep to be used as a drinking water source.
October 26, 2022
With Rail Strike Looming, Wyoming Has The Coal To Ship But Can’t Get Enough Trains
The demand for coal has risen and Wyoming coal producers can significantly increase production but they can't get the trains to carry it. "The market is there if Wyoming could just get it out on trains," the governor's office said.
October 26, 2022
Construction Of 150 Megawatt Solar Farm Outside Of Cheyenne Likely To Begin In March
A California company is moving ahead with a 150-megawatt solar farm outside of Cheyenne. It is expected to create 182 temporary construction jobs.
October 25, 2022
PacifiCorp: In Reversal, Wyoming Coal Now Secondary To Wind And Solar
A PacifiCorp representative on Monday said coal-fired generation is now taking a back seat to wind and solar.
October 24, 2022
Barrasso: Strategic Petroleum Reserve Was Built For National Energy Crisis Not Democrat Election Crisis
Sen. Barrasso blasted President Biden for releasing another 15 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He said, "The surest way to bring down energy prices is to unleash American energy production.
October 21, 2022
New Wyoming Transmission Line Will Bridge National Grids Together
A planned transmission line originating in Wyoming will bridge together the separate national grids in the United States, creating a more reliable and affordable grid while opening up new markets for electrical producers.
October 20, 2022
Wyoming Residents Should Expect Much Higher Heating Costs This Winter: “This Year Will Be Brutal”
For those who heat with natural gas, this year will be brutal, according to the latest Winter Fuels Outlook report.
October 18, 2022
Internet Company Entering Wyoming Market Says 1GB Is Minimum Speed, 10GB For Business
With Wyoming lagging near last in the U.S. in available internet speeds and service, Bluepeaks aggressive plan is building out high-speed fiber-to-home networks around Wyoming and other Western and Midwestern states.
Renée JeanOctober 18, 2022
Off-Grid: Wyoming Doctor Powers Home, Charges Tesla With Wind and Solar
In response to a Cowboy State Daily story last week, Cheyenne's Dr. Jason Bloomberg said the Nissan Leaf isn't a good example of what electric vehicles can do. He said his Teslas have a far greater range and take a shorter time to charge. (He lives off-the-grid too).
October 17, 2022
Energy Expert: Opposition To Wyoming Wind and Solar Will Grow
With one exception, Wyoming wind and solar projects havent yet generated much local opposition, but thats likely to change as those industries build out more and larger operations in the Cowboy State.
October 17, 2022
Legislature Approves Draft Bill That Could Give Wind And Solar Companies A Break On Taxes
The Wyoming Legislature has approved draft legislation that could give wind and solar companies a break on their taxes.
Leo WolfsonOctober 15, 2022
‘Anti-Woke’ Investment Groups Offer Financing Support For Wyoming Energy
As social credit scores" make it hard for oil, gas, coal and nuclear companies to get financing, some asset management firms are offering market-based 'anti-woke' financing solutions.
October 14, 2022
So Far, So Good: Wyoming Ranchers Are OK With Wind Energy Projects, But Time Will Tell
While theres no shortage of people and entities challenging wind energy projects across Wyoming, you wont find many Cowboy State ranchers among them.
October 13, 2022
New Wyoming Soda Ash Mine Expected To Create Over 2,000 Jobs in Sweetwater County
A mine planned near Green River will tap into the worlds largest deposit of soda ash and provide a key ingredient for electric vehicles and solar panels. The mine could satisfy a rapidly rising demand and help the U.S. compete with China.
October 12, 2022
‘It’s Not Reality’: Climate Change Watchdog Says Sierra Club Report Card For Wyoming Is Bogus
A Sierra Club report that gives a pair of power producers in Wyoming failing grades for their commitment to climate change efforts is politically motivated and doesnt jibe with reality, says a leading climate change skeptic.
October 12, 2022
Movement To Kill Fossil Fuels May Impact Nuclear Power In Wyoming
Financers have killed investments in the oil and gas industries because of "social credit scores" which measure a company's behavior on social and environmental issues. Now these social credit scores could help kill nuclear too.
October 11, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Friday, October 7, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Friday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Sheridan at $3.35 per gallon.
October 07, 2022
Wyoming Coal Could Benefit From Texas Permitting Expansion
Wyoming coal could be bolstered by other states seeking authority to permit class VI wells, but it could cost the state its competitive edge in carbon capture.
October 07, 2022
Oil and Gas Lease Sales Come With More Costs To Wyoming Producers
Wyoming oil and gas companies struggle to cover the costs of doing business on federal lands, but environmental groups say more regulation is needed.
October 07, 2022
Transmission Transition: Will Wyoming Wind Power Reach Consumers?
Wyoming is home to fast-growing generation of wind and solar energy, and all that power requires transmission lines that take more than a decade to permit.
October 06, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Thursday, October 6, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Cheyenne at $3.26 per gallon.
October 06, 2022
Eagle Kill Permits May Get Easier For Wyoming Wind Farms
A new Biden administration proposal would provide an expedited permitting process for activities that kill eagles, including wind farms.
October 06, 2022
Wyoming Daily Gas Map: Wednesday, October 5, 2022
The highest reported gasoline price in Wyoming on Wednesday was in Moose at $4.98 per gallon. The lowest price in Wyoming was in Cheyenne at $3.26 per gallon.
October 05, 2022