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August 08, 2020
Wyoming Teams Up With MIT to Explore Energy and Climate Solutions
Gov Gordon said the time has come to create a strong economic future while protecting the climate.
August 04, 2020
Campbell County Man Believes In Second Life For Powder River Basin Coal Ash
Where theres a bust, Phil Christopherson believes, theres a boom to follow, which may come as early as 2022.
July 31, 2020
Converse County Oil, Gas Project One Step Closer To Approval
A proposed major oil and gas development project in Converse County moved one step closer to federal approval with a release of the final environmental impact statement on the project.
July 31, 2020
Black Hills Energy Provides Resources for Customers Impacted Financially By The COVID-19 Pandemic
Black Hills Energy is working hard to ensure their customers know of the many options for financial support available to them as part of a proactive outreach for assistance.
July 23, 2020
Gordon Pleased That Ruling Allows Flaring Litigation to Resume
Gov. Mark Gordon is pleased about a federal district court ruling that will soon allow the state to restart legal challenges against a rule created by Pres. Barack Obama's administration, he announced Wednesday.
July 22, 2020
Laramie Protest Over Wind Energy Regulations Slated For Wednesday Morning
A number of Albany County residents will host a peaceful protest rally at the county courthouse at 8 a.m. Wednesday to challenge county regulations regarding wind, solar and other energy projects.
July 07, 2020
Black Hills Energy Gives Back to Wyoming Communities
Black Hills Energy is much more than an energy company. The company believes in investing in local economies, helping families in need, and supporting the communities employees work and live in.
July 01, 2020
Jonah Energy VP: Despite Hurdles, Natural Gas Industry Can Stabilize and Grow
Despite a 'perfect storm' of challenges, Paul Ulrich says the natural gas industry can rebound.
June 23, 2020
Wyoming Home To Oldest-Known Prehistoric Mine In North, South America
Wyoming is home to the oldest-known prehistoric mine in at least two continents and a state department is working to help preserve it.
June 22, 2020
Wyoming Oil Production Decline ‘Catastrophic,’ Recovery Unlikely
Few believe Wyomings energy sector will return to pre-pandemic production rates -- which were on the decline -- any time soon
June 12, 2020
COVID-19 Could Prove Lethal To Wyoming Energy Economy
Wyomings coal, oil and natural gas producers are facing significant losses following the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 10, 2020
Governor, Mayor Express Dismay Over Refinery Job Losses
The announcement is a devastating blow to Cheyenne, Laramie County and all of Wyoming, Gov Gordon said.
June 01, 2020
Cheyenne Refinery To Shift To Renewable Diesel, Cut 200 Workers
HollyFrontiers Cheyenne Refinery will shift from refining petroleum to producing a diesel fuel made out of soybean oil, the company announced Monday.
June 01, 2020
Minerals Industry Recovery From Pandemic Will Be Long Process
"When people start driving and flying again, we'll get the demand back," Pete Obermueller said. "It's a demand issue right now and until that comes back, oil and gas in Wyoming won't come back."
May 01, 2020
Gordon: Energy Decrease Catastrophic For Wyoming; “Country Needs to Get Back to Work”
The demand destruction has just been catastrophic, Gordon said. People arent flying. People arent using electricity like they used to. Weve got to get this country back working again.
May 01, 2020
Why Aren’t Wyoming’s Gas Prices Lower?
Fewer people attracts less competition, allowing gasoline providers to keep their prices higher for longer.
April 02, 2020
Rocky Mountain Power Asks for Residential Rate Increase
Rocky Mountain Power is seeking state approval for a rate increase that would boost residential energy prices by 4.7 percent while providing a 0.8 percent rate cut for its industrial customers.
March 03, 2020
Gordon Slams FTC Attempt To Block Joint Coal Venture
I believe this complaint by the Federal Trade Commission is a wrongheaded attempt to drive a nail into an industry which is struggling to adapt to a rapidly changing marketplace."
February 26, 2020
Natural Gas Faces Difficulties as Market is Flooded with Cheap Product
A victim of its own success, Wyomings natural gas industry has faced plummeting prices in recent years, leaving only one operator with active rigs in the state.
February 22, 2020
Industry Leader: Wyoming Uranium Industry on ‘Its Death Bed’
A potential addition to President Donald Trumps budget for the purchase of domestic uranium might not be enough to save Wyomings uranium mining operations, an industry leader said.
February 13, 2020
FCC Chairman Visits Wind River Reservation for Gigabit-Speed Broadband Deployment
Wind River Internet is receiving over $4 million from the Connect America Fund Phase II auction to deploy gigabit speed service to 849 rural homes and businesses on the reservation.
February 11, 2020
Wyoming Coal Bankruptcies: Who is Responsible for Reclamation?
Since 2015, six coal companies operating in Wyoming have filed for bankruptcy, causing some to question who will be responsible for reclaiming the defunct operations mines.
February 07, 2020
Wyoming’s Economy: Trona is Bright Spot for Wyoming Mining
Wyoming is home to the largest trona deposit in the U.S. 50 percent is exported to other countries and the demand is likely to increase.
February 03, 2020