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Kemmerer Nuclear Power Plant To Use Russian Uranium; Legislators Object
The company planning to install a nuclear power plant in Kemmerer will use Russian uranium in its operation, but officials said they are working to cultivate a domestic source of the element.
March 02, 2022
Ukranian Invasion Drives Up Wyoming Gas Prices; No Relief In Sight
Wyomings oil and gas prices escalated quickly this week as the price of oil leapfrogged overnight. The national average could hit $5 a gallon.
March 02, 2022
Wyoming, PacifiCorp Strike Deal To Keep Jim Bridger Power Plant Operating
The state of Wyoming and PacifiCorp have reached an agreement to keep the coal-fired Jim Bridger power plant operational beyond April 30, its slated shutdown date.
February 17, 2022
Cheyenne Couple’s 60-Foot Pine Tree Smashes Neighbor’s House in Wind Gust
A Cheyenne couple were awakened at 4:30am when their 60-foot pine tree smashed into their neighbors' homes. The neighbors didn't seem to mind.
December 21, 2021
Hurricane-Force Winds No Big Deal For Clark, Wyoming
Hurricane-force winds are nothing new for the small northern Wyoming community that saw wind speeds of up to 118 mph over the weekend.
Wendy CorrDecember 13, 2021
HollyFrontier Declines To Release Specifics On ‘Renewable Diesel’ Plant Work
Eighteen months after announcing a major change in its operation and the release of 200 employees, HollyFrontier is not sharing details on the status of its work to create a renewable diesel plant in Cheyenne.
December 10, 2021
Cheney Introduces Bill To Pay Wyoming For Money Lost Due to Biden’s Oil/Gas Moratorium
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney introduced legislation that would provide compensation to Wyoming and other states for lost revenue as a result of President Biden's oil and gas leasing moratorium.
December 02, 2021
U.S. Power Plants Short On Coal; Utilities Scrambling With Cold Temps Ahead
With power plants experiencing a severe shortage of coal, no one is saying "I told so you" louder than the Wyoming Mining Association.
Jimmy OrrDecember 01, 2021
Gordon, Petroleum Association Say Biden Should Be Embarrassed Over Oil, Gas Report
Neither Gov. Mark Gordon nor the Petroleum Association of Wyoming were pleased with President Joe Biden's recently released report of oil and gas leasing on federal lands.
December 01, 2021
Wyoming Nuke Expert: Nuclear Reactor On Moon Is Logical Next Step
Although the Cowboy State will be getting a nuclear power plant shortly, in the long term the moon is the next logical step, according to a Wyoming nuclear expert.
November 24, 2021
Wyoming’s Jonah Energy Wins Recognition For Improvements In Emission Tracking
A Wyoming natural gas company has received recognition from an international program for providing detailed measurements of the methane emissions from its natural gas field.
November 18, 2021
Kemmerer Selected As Location For Nuclear Power Plant Project
Kemmerer has been selected as the preferred site for the proposed nuclear power plant project, officials from TerraPower announced on Tuesday.
November 16, 2021
Wyo Mining Association: Climate Coal Agreement Is Meaningless to Wyoming
Despite claims to the contrary, the climate agreement made in Scotland this month will have little effect on Wyoming or the rest of the country, according to the president of the Wyoming Mining Association.
November 16, 2021
State Sen. Warns Of Wyoming Power Grid Failure, Says Renewables Not Reliable Enough
Wyoming came dangerously close to a power grid failure issue during Februarys cold snap, according to one of the states leading energy experts.
Wendy CorrNovember 12, 2021
Arch Nets $89M Amid ‘Strong Thermal Coal Markets’ In Third Quarter
Arch Resources closed out its most recent quarter with $89.1 million in net income with thermal coal segments showing a significant improvement over the previous quarter.
County 17October 27, 2021
Potential Gold Mine Near Cheyenne Could Produce Tens Of Millions In Revenue For State
Cheyenne may soon boast the only working gold mine in the state of Wyoming.
The Center SquareOctober 13, 2021
Oil And Gas Lawsuit Will Continue Despite BLM Plan To Resume Leases In 2022
A lawsuit filed in Wyoming to reverse a ban on oil and gas leasing on federal lands will continue despite the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements announcement it will resume leasing in 2022, according to a spokesman for the states oil and gas industry.
September 01, 2021
Geologist: Wyoming’s Coal Production Bump Is Good, But Not Sign Of Recovery
After years of decline, Wyomings coal industry recently saw a bump in production.
August 20, 2021
Biden Gears Up For Renewed Fight Against Oil And Gas
A federal judge has ruled the Biden administration must resume allowing oil and gas leasing on federal land and waters, but the administration is saying it will not go down without a fight.
August 18, 2021
Coal Seam Fire In Campbell County Contained At Under 5,300 Acres
A 5,300-acre fire in western Campbell County that ignited from a coal seam was 50% contained as of Saturday morning.
July 31, 2021
Jonah Energy Joins Global Effort To Reduce Methane Emissions In Energy Production
A Wyoming natural gas company has become the first in the country to join an international program designed to show that energy producers are working to reduce their methane emissions.
July 23, 2021
Wyoming’s Mining Employment Drops By More Than 25% In One Year
Wyomings mining industry lost more than one-quarter of its jobs in the first quarter of this year compared to 2020, according to a state report.
July 06, 2021
Cheney Calls For Elimination Of Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Wyoming Congreswoman Liz Cheney on Tuesday said the U.S. government needs to eliminate electric vehicle tax credits saying they target the energy industry and only benefit of elites who make more than $100,000 a year.
Jimmy OrrJune 29, 2021
Supreme Court Will Not Hear Wyoming Coal Port Lawsuit Against Washington
Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon said the Supreme Court's decision allows one state to block another state from selling goods.
June 28, 2021