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Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday said that state is petitioning a federal legislative panel to reverse its decision to kill the $17.85 billion, 3,500-well Jonah Field expansion. The ruling “is a direct assault on Wyoming’s economy," Gordon said.

Wyoming Petitions To Overturn Halt Of 3,500-Well Jonah Field Expansion

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday said that state is petitioning a federal legislative panel to reverse its decision to kill the $17.85 billion, 3,500-well Jonah Field expansion. The ruling “is a direct assault on Wyoming’s economy," Gordon said.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 16, 2026

Rock Springs removed a free downtown EV charger after WYDOT said the city owed fuel tax on the electricity it was giving away. A new bill from Rep. Mike Yin would exempt Level 2 chargers and streamline EV taxes.

Rock Springs Removes Free Downtown EV Charger Because Of Wyoming Tax Rules

Rock Springs removed a free electric vehicle charger installed as a perk for visitors because WYDOT said they had to pay taxes on electricity it was giving away. Because the town had no way of tracking the distribution of electricity, they took it down.

David MadisonFebruary 15, 2026

TerraPower is building a massive mechanic shop for its Natrium plant in Kemmerer, called the Test and Fill Facility. The crane behind the building is 200 feet tall, while the building is 167 feet tall.

Inside TerraPower’s World-First Nuclear Project Being Built Just Outside Kemmerer

Work is progressing fast just outside Kemmerer at TerraPower’s first-of-its-kind nuclear power project. Cowboy State Daily went on a tour to get an inside look at the 167-foot-tall facility that will stress-test massive Natrium reactor components.

Renée JeanFebruary 15, 2026

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, W-Wyoming, with President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, during a ceremony to sign an executive order designating coal-fired power generation as critical to national security.

Wyoming Cheers End Of Obama-Era EPA Climate Change Rule

Wyoming officials are universally cheering the Trump administration’s Thursday repeal of an Obama-era rule that was the linchpin for EPA climate regulations. Meanwhile, environmental groups say the move ignores science and invites legal challenges.

Greg JohnsonFebruary 13, 2026

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Biteman's Wyoming Energy Dominance Bill Gets Unanimous Support On Introduction

Senate Pres. Bo Biteman told colleagues Thursday that Wyoming needs to stop waiting and start leading as demand for electricity is expected to spike. He spelled out a vision that would put Wyoming in front of Trump’s push for American energy supremacy.

David MadisonFebruary 12, 2026

A large staging area for wind turbines along Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie in this file photo.

Ranchers Say Don’t Bash Us For Using Our Private Property Rights For Wind Energy

Two Wyoming ranchers say diversification of their land is key to their survival and that property owners should have the freedom to decide what to do with their land. That includes allowing wind farms and other energy development.

Kate MeadowsFebruary 05, 2026

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By 3-2 Margin, Wyoming Top Officials Vote For Process To Halt Wind Leases

The State Land Board on Thursday voted 3-2 to begin a legal process that could cancel two controversial state wind leases in Converse and Niobrara counties. Secretary Chuck Gray, Superintendent Megan Degenfelder, and Auditor Kristi Racines all voted in favor while Gov. Gordon and Treasurer Meier voted against.

Clair McFarlandFebruary 05, 2026

Just south of Cheyenne, UW's Hydrogen Energy Research Center is developing a pilot plant with technology that could turn Wamsutter into a major hydrogen fuel supplier to the Pacific Northwest

Wamsutter Could Become A National Hydrogen Hub By Transforming Oil Field Waste

Wamsutter may not appear that exciting now but a pilot hydrogen production facility provides a window into its potential energy future. One where oil and gas waste streams could be transformed into hydrogen fuel destined for markets in the Pacific Northwest.

David MadisonFebruary 01, 2026

An interested crowd of Cheyenne residents — many from north of town near the area proposed by Repsol for wind development — attended an information session Thursday night at the Kiwanis Community House in Cheyenne.

Wind Project Cut To Twice The Size Of Cheyenne, Critics Say It’s Still Too Big

A huge Laramie County wind project three times the size of Cheyenne has been cut back by a third, but critics on Thursday said it’s still too big. Another wind/hydrogen project in Converse County, Pronghorn H2, also has reduced its proposed footprint.

David MadisonJanuary 30, 2026

Scientists are monitoring a city of Chicago-sized swath of rising ground at the northern volcanic rim of the Yellowstone Caldera in Yellowstone National Park. Scientists say the area has risen an inch since July.

Yellowstone Scientists Monitor Chicago-Sized Bulge Along Volcano's North Rim

Scientists are monitoring a city of Chicago-sized swath of rising ground at the northern volcanic rim of the Yellowstone Caldera in Yellowstone National Park. Scientists say the area has risen an inch since July.

Andrew RossiJanuary 25, 2026

The Jonah natural gas field south of Pinedale.

Jonah Energy Says Blocking 3,500-Well Expansion Threatens Company’s Future

Jonah Energy’s vice president says a Tuesday ruling that blocks a 3,500-well expansion threatens the company’s future in Wyoming. "I can't overstate how damaging this could be for the future of the oil and gas industry in the state,” Paul Ulrich said.

David MadisonJanuary 22, 2026

A two-judge panel ruled Tuesday that the BLM violated the Clean Air Act in approving a 3,500-well project. Jonah Energy says the decision punishes voluntary emissions efforts. "The impact to Wyoming is severe," said Jonah's Paul Ulrich.

Federal Judges Halt Jonah Field Expansion, Throw Out Lengthy Permitting Process

A two-judge panel ruled Tuesday that the BLM violated the Clean Air Act in approving a 3,500-well project. Jonah Energy says the decision punishes voluntary emissions efforts. "The impact to Wyoming is severe," said Jonah's Paul Ulrich.

David MadisonJanuary 21, 2026

Platte County commissioners unanimously approved new wind and solar energy regulations Tuesday afternoon they said protect private property rights for landowners and neighbors.

Platte County Passes Wind And Solar Rules Officials Say Protect Property Rights

Platte County commissioners unanimously approved new wind and solar energy regulations Tuesday afternoon they said protect private property rights for landowners and neighbors.

David MadisonJanuary 21, 2026

A coal train rolls under stormy skies near Glendo, Wyoming. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's bid to create the largest rail merger in history was rejected last week by federal regulators. The decision gives breathing room to competitors who warned the deal would raise costs for Wyoming coal producers. Now, BNSF Railway hauls Powder River Basin coal across the West before handing off the shipments to Norfolk Southern.

Feds Reject Railroad Mega Merger That Threatened Wyoming Coal

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's bid to create the largest rail merger in history was rejected last week by federal regulators. The decision gives breathing room to competitors who warned the deal would raise costs for Wyoming coal producers.

David MadisonJanuary 19, 2026

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Wyoming Has Triple The Permits Of Colo., But Drills Half As Many Oil And Gas Wells


Wyoming holds three times more oil and gas drilling permits than Colorado but drills far fewer wells. The numbers show that while Wyoming holds 8,600 permits to Colorado's 2,800 and North Dakota's 1,350, only 57% of wells will get drilled.

David MadisonJanuary 18, 2026

One of Wyoming's many Carbon County wind farms.

U.S. Wind Industry Faces Political Crosswinds, Blowback From Rural Communities

As federal subsidies phase out for new wind energy projects, wind developers and opponents are regrouping. In Wyoming and Nebraska, residents against large-scale developments say the fight has just begun.

David MadisonJanuary 18, 2026

An image from the Idaho National Lab illustrating lunar work that requires electricity.

Wyoming Or The Moon: Which Gets A Working Nuclear Reactor First?

NASA and the Department of Energy signed an agreement earlier this week committing to put a nuclear reactor on the moon in 2030, the same year TerraPower's plant in Kemmerer is expected to come online. Which nuclear reactor will switch on first?

David MadisonJanuary 18, 2026

The robotic arms and devices can be used in ways that allow them to mimic various activities on a drilling rig, while other industrial robots specialize in equipment monitoring and safety.

AI Robots Are Already Working Wyoming’s Oil Patch, And Coal Mines Could Be Next


Robots and AI are automating Wyoming’s oil rigs for safer drilling, while coal plants are being upgraded with “robot bubble baths” to boost yields amid labor shortages. Industry insiders see mining as next for AI robot workers, despite slow adoption.

David MadisonJanuary 17, 2026

The largest soda ash producer in the world credited Sen. Cynthia Lummis this week with averting India’s proposed tariff on the product.

World’s Largest Soda Ash Company Credits Lummis With Averting India Tariffs 

The world's leading producer of soda ash on Thursday credited U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis for averting India's planned tariffs on the product. They say the tariffs would have hurt Wyoming trona producers and Lummis' action saved jobs and millions of dollars.

Clair McFarlandJanuary 16, 2026

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Wyoming vs China? JAC Advances $16M Rare Earths Loan In Budget To Counter China

In what he called a win over China, Sen. Ogden Driskill advanced a proposed $16 million state-backed loan to bolster a rare earths processing plant. One industry rep said, "This is truly Upton versus China — this is how Wyoming pushes back against China.” 

Clair McFarland & Renée JeanJanuary 16, 2026

At the Idaho National Lab, researchers say they are striving to perfect the reprocessing and recycling of nuclear fuel rods, while watchdogs raise concerns about radioactive emissions released during this work.

Utah Full Steam Ahead On Nuclear Industry While Wyoming Avoids

The 2026 legislative season is ramping up, and Utah lawmakers are fully embracing the nuclear industry while Wyoming legislators appear to be avoiding the subject.

David MadisonJanuary 13, 2026

The Trump administration’s EPA has finalized its rejection of closing coal-fired power plants in Colorado, drawing sharp criticism from environmental and health groups. The decision extends the life of the Ray D. Nixon Power Plant in Colorado Springs, which burns Wyoming coal. Former Wyoming legislator Cyrus Western is the Region 8 administrator for the EPA.

Trump’s EPA Rejects Closure Of Colorado Power Plant That Burns Wyoming Coal

The Trump administration’s EPA has finalized its rejection of closing a coal-fired power plant in Colorado, drawing sharp criticism from environmental and health groups. The decision extends the life of a plant that burns Wyoming coal.

David MadisonJanuary 12, 2026

The $350 million, 260-mile Ready Wyoming transmission project represents the largest electrical infrastructure investment in Black Hills Energy's history. The company claims it will provide long-term price stability and link Wyoming and South Dakotas power grids.

$350 Million Transmission Project Links Wyoming, South Dakota Power Grids

The $350 million Ready Wyoming transmission project represents the largest electrical infrastructure investment in Black Hills Energy's history. The company claims it will provide long-term price stability and link Wyoming's and South Dakota's power grids.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 09, 2026

The proposed 2-gigawatt Seminoe Generating Station near Rawlins would pair natural gas and wind power to boost Wyoming’s energy supply. The project aims to cut water use by up to 95% and reduce emissions while creating hundreds of jobs.

Proposed Seminoe Power Plant Aims To Cut Water Use 95% And Slash Emissions

The proposed 2-gigawatt Seminoe Generating Station near Rawlins would pair natural gas and wind power to boost Wyoming’s energy supply. The project aims to cut water use by up to 95% and reduce emissions while creating hundreds of jobs.

Kate MeadowsJanuary 08, 2026

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