Energy

Dennis Sun: Coal is Still King

Columnist Dennis Sun writes: "We learned this past week solar and wind energy alone are not going to cut it. During a normal summer, wind can provide around 60 percent of the power for the state of Texas, but during a harsh winter, its a different matter."

Dennis SunFebruary 25, 2021

Where the Winds Blew the Hardest in Wyoming

Only Category One Hurricane winds were recorded in Wyoming today with not even one location topping 100mph.

February 23, 2021

Cheney: Wyoming Will Lose Jobs By U.S. Rejoining Paris Climate Accord

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney on Monday said Wyoming will lose jobs because the United States has rejoined the Paris Climate Accord.

February 22, 2021

Gordon, 16 Republican Governors Ask Biden to Withdraw Energy Moratorium

Gov. Mark Gordon has led a coalition of 17 Republican governors in urging President Joe Biden to withdraw the executive order banning new oil and gas development on federal lands.

February 22, 2021

Balow, Other State Superintendents Ask Biden to Reconsider Energy Lockdown

Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow joined four other western state superintendents to ask President Joe Biden to reconsider his recent energy lockdown.

February 18, 2021

Cheney Estimates 1 Million Jobs Will be Lost Due to Energy Lockdown

U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney estimated that a million jobs would be lost due to President Joe Biden's moratorium on energy and natural gas leases.

February 11, 2021

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Wyoming Energy Sector Strategizing Response To Biden Ban On New Drilling

Wyoming energy producers are preparing to fight the Biden administrations recent halt to new energy exploration leases on federal lands.

February 04, 2021

Gordon Asks State Agencies To Evaluate Oil, Gas Lease Ban Impact

Gov. Mark Gordon is directing the states agencies to determine how the state will be affected by a ban on oil and gas leasing on federal land and help him plot legal strategies to battle the ban.

February 01, 2021

Wyoming Delegation Proposes Bills To Halt Biden Lease Moratorium

Members of Wyomings congressional delegation have introduced legislation aimed at stopping the Biden administrations efforts to halt mineral leasing on federal land.

January 28, 2021

Wyoming to Be Home to One of the World’s Fastest Supercomputers

One of the fastest supercomputers in the world will be in operation in Cheyenne by next year, where it will help scientists research a wide range of weather phenomena that affect society.

January 28, 2021

Jonah Energy: Uncertainty Worst Aspect Of Biden Rule

Jonah Energy's Paul Ulrich said the lack of specifics in Biden's executive order leads to "a significant amount of uncertainty in investing, operational planning, all of the other work that needs to be done to effectively and efficiently develop on federal land,

January 27, 2021

Wyoming Officials Slam Biden’s Oil and Gas Moratorium

Officials from across Wyoming didn't have positive reactions to President Joe Biden's halt on oil and gas development on federal lands this week.

January 27, 2021

Report: Wyoming Will See Gas Price Increase This Year

Wyoming will see an increase in gas prices this year, a petroleum analyst confirmed to Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday.

January 26, 2021

Wyoming Oil, Gas Industry In Position To Thrive With Better Markets, Report Says

Once market conditions align to pull the oil and natural gas industry out of its slump, Wyoming will be in position to take a national role in the industry, according to the Wyoming State Geological Survey.

January 20, 2021

Wyoming Loses 14,400 Energy Jobs In November Compared To 2019

After being hit by both a downturn in the energy industry and economic restrictions imposed by the coronavirus, Wyoming lost 14,400 jobs in November compared to one year ago, according to state figures.

January 15, 2021

How A Biden Presidency Could Impact Wyoming Energy

Biden has promised executive action that will ban oil and gas leasing on federal lands in addition to implementing aggressive methane pollution limits for existing oil and gas operations

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Gordon: Wyoming Will Fight Feds To Save Energy Industry

Gov. Mark Gordon on Tuesday said Wyoming would pursue every available option to protect its energy interests from the federal government.

January 12, 2021

Wyoming Technicians Return Home After Restoring Natural Gas Service in Aspen

On Sunday, December 27, 3,500 customers lost service following vandalism to Black Hills Energys system. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are investigating.

January 04, 2021

Wyoming Congressional Delegation Pleased With Soda Ash Royalty Reduction

A reduction in soda ash royalties expected to save producers up to $5 million over the next 10 years is being praised by members of Wyomings congressional delegation.

December 28, 2020

Black Hills Energy: Four Tips To Keep Your Gas Fireplace Running Safely And Efficiency All Season Long

Whether youre curling up at the end of the day to read a good book, finish a puzzle, or watch a holiday movie, here are some tips to get your gas fireplace warmed up for the season.

December 24, 2020

Wind Turbine Company Investigating Turbine Fire

As of Tuesday, there was still no explanation of why the turbine caught fire or what the repair or replacement process or timeline looked like.

December 22, 2020

New Campbell County Attorney Vows To Go After Former Blackjewel CEO Jeff Hoops

New Campbell County Attorney Mitch Damsky is making good on his promise to look into some of the more nefarious dealings by out-of-state coal companies, setting his sights first on former Blackjewel CEO Jeff Hoops.