BLM Approves 5,000-Well Oil and Gas Field in Converse CountyBLM Approves 5,000-Well Oil and Gas Field in Converse CountyA previous government study noted that the project calls for exemptions to operate in sage grouse and raptor habitat.Associated PressAssociated PressTom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming to Help Petroleum Industry With Coronavirus FundingWyoming to Help Petroleum Industry With Coronavirus FundingProponents point out the pandemic has reduced travel, lowering demand for gasoline and jet fuel.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming Regulators Approve Oil Firm’s Wastewater InjectionWyoming Regulators Approve Oil Firm’s Wastewater Injectionthe Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission approved an aquifer exemption application by Aethon Energy Management LLC.Associated PressAssociated Press
Agencies Fight 2,500-acre Richards Fire South of Rock SpringsAgencies Fight 2,500-acre Richards Fire South of Rock SpringsIt is burning in sage brush, grass and juniper and moving in a northeast direction.Tom MortonTom Morton
Judge Rejects Dakota Access Pipeline Request to Stop ClosureJudge Rejects Dakota Access Pipeline Request to Stop ClosureThat effectively sends the case to a panel of appeals court judges.Associated PressAssociated Press
Dakota Pipeline Still Moving Oil Despite Shutdown OrderDakota Pipeline Still Moving Oil Despite Shutdown OrderShe says the company is still taking orders to move oil in August.Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming’s Economy, Labor Market Were Declining Before COVID Hit; Housing StrengthensWyoming’s Economy, Labor Market Were Declining Before COVID Hit; Housing StrengthensThe housing market has grown for home sellers.Tom MortonTom Morton
Judge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline Shut Down Pending ReviewJudge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline Shut Down Pending ReviewThe pipeline has been carrying oil for three years.Associated PressAssociated Press
BP Sells Petrochemicals Arm to Ineos for $5 BillionBP Sells Petrochemicals Arm to Ineos for $5 BillionPetrochemicals are derived from oil and gas production.Associated PressAssociated Press
Court Rules to Cancel Energy Lease on Land Sacred to TribesCourt Rules to Cancel Energy Lease on Land Sacred to TribesA three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Tuesday reversed a judge's 2018 decision.Associated PressAssociated Press