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New federal rules that tighten regulations on coal-fired power plants threaten the lifespan of Wyoming’s coal industry while coinciding with a significant drop in coal production to start the year.
Sometime this summer, Wyoming is expected to reach a major milestone of 9 billion tons of coal dug up out of the Powder River Basin over the last 25 years. Experts predict the 9 billion ton milestone will be reached in July.
Data released Monday by the Wyoming State Geological Survey shows 2024 first quarter coal production plummeted nearly 21% from the first quarter of 2023, when the state dug up more than 58 million tons of coal.
The Biden administration on Thursday announced a new rule which would give solar and wind developers an 80% cut on rents and fees on public lands. Wyoming mining and petroleum groups say it creates an uneven playing field.
After four solid hours of calls from across the state, we can certainly say this is a hot button topic for Wyoming.