Wyoming Lawmakers Consider $7.5M in Funding to Reclaim Wells
The funds would support orphan well cleanup and create oil and gas jobs during the economic downturn resulting from the pandemic.
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Cleanup Requirements Hold up Sale of Blackjewel Coal Mines
Blackjewel attorneys say the companies will seek replacement bonds.
Report: Cleanup of Abandoned Oil, Gas Wells Could Cost US
American Petroleum Institute spokesman Reid Porter said the industry group was reviewing the report and had no immediate comment.
U.S. Agency Asked to Investigate Miner's Reclamation Bonds
Westmoreland disclosed last month in an annual report submitted to securities regulators that it was considering filing for bankruptcy protection.
Group Petitions Wyoming DEQ to End Self-Bonding
The DEQ's revised rules regarding self-bonding are scheduled to go back before the Land Advisory Board in July.
Federal Report Questions Wyoming Use of Reclamation Money
Wyoming isn't required to spend all the AML funds appropriated for the state on reclamation of old coal mines but must give coal-related projects first priority.
Gov. Mead Touts Mine Reclamation in Wyoming
Gov. Matt Mead says the mining industry in Wyoming sets the highest standard for reclamation.