Biden Faces Major Lawsuit Over Oil Leasing In Wyoming CourtThe Biden administration is facing legal repercussions in WY as litigators claim they don’t have authority to ban leasing on public lands.Glenn Woods
Biden to Halt Drilling on Public LandsTwo people with knowledge of Biden’s plans outlined the proposed moratorium, which will be announced Wednesday. Associated Press
Federal Officials OK Drilling in Beartooth MountainsThe sites are outside Nye along the Beartooth Front , where the company acquired 282 mining claims.Associated Press
Drilling Plans Near Cheyenne Raise Concern Among LandownersWyoming landowners have raised concerns about health risks after a potential drilling project was announced near city limits.Associated Press
Wyoming Panel Passes Update to Drilling Application ProcessThe commission has received nearly 66,000 applications for renewable drilling permits from oil and gas operators in the past three years.Associated Press
Idaho, Utah Seek to Intervene in Trump Drilling Plan LawsuitIdaho Republican Gov. Brad Little says preserving sage grouse is best accomplished with a collaborative process.Associated Press
O’Rourke Might Halt New Drilling on U.S. LandsThe Democratic presidential hopeful told reporters the nation needs to rethink how it protects its public lands.Associated Press
Up to 4,250 New Oil and Gas Wells Could Be Drilled in Central WyomingA combination of horizontal and vertical wells would be drilled under the proposal. Zach Spadt
Crews Begin Drilling Well to Test Carbon Dioxide StorageResearchers plan to collect 3D seismic data later this year.Associated Press
Wyoming Regulators Deny Protest of Company’s Drilling PlansA different group of landowners brought similar complaints that the commission denied last year.Associated Press