Wyoming Powder River Basin Coal Production Continues to SlowWyoming Powder River Basin Coal Production Continues to SlowU.S. coal consumption experienced a similar decline, decreasing 13.4% from the same period in 2018.Associated PressAssociated Press
Montana Coal Power Plant Closing 2 Units Built in 1970sMontana Coal Power Plant Closing 2 Units Built in 1970sWilliams says the company wants to avoid layoffs.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Investigating Company’s Plan for Closures at Coal-Fired Power PlantsWyoming Investigating Company’s Plan for Closures at Coal-Fired Power PlantsAs part of its Energy Vision 2020 initiative, Rocky Mountain Power is looking to significantly expand the amount of wind-generated power in its portfolio.Nick LearnedNick Learned
Wyoming Governor Considers Suing Washington Over TerminalWyoming Governor Considers Suing Washington Over TerminalThe completed terminal could ship coal produced in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin to international markets.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming County Developing Strategic Plan for Carbon ValleyWyoming County Developing Strategic Plan for Carbon ValleyHe says community engagement and education should be one of the top priorities once the strategic plan is finalized.Associated PressAssociated Press
Coal Bankruptcy Judge Asks Company to Explain Attorney CostsCoal Bankruptcy Judge Asks Company to Explain Attorney CostsVolk questions some of those expenses, including a one-night hotel stay costing $982, and wants them to respond by Dec. 13.Associated PressAssociated Press
Coal Bankruptcy Plan Approved Amid Bonding UncertaintyCoal Bankruptcy Plan Approved Amid Bonding UncertaintyA spokesman for the Navajo Transitional Energy Company says he can't comment because the bond negotiations are active. Associated PressAssociated Press
Navajo Leader: Tribe Won’t Back Energy Company’s New MinesNavajo Leader: Tribe Won’t Back Energy Company’s New MinesThose fees amount to about 1% of the bond total, or about $1 million annually, Harbage said. Associated PressAssociated Press
Bill Addresses Pensions, Healthcare for Miners, RetireesBill Addresses Pensions, Healthcare for Miners, RetireesIn the past, the United Mine Workers of America has accused McConnell of blocking pension and health benefits for miners.Associated PressAssociated Press
Trump Administration Eases Obama-Era Rule on Coal PollutionTrump Administration Eases Obama-Era Rule on Coal PollutionMonday's change would loosen some of the requirements for cleaning up the waste streams from coal-fired power plants.Associated PressAssociated Press