Federal authorities give green light to extensive oil and gas development project in Wyoming
In this week's energy and environmental news, various developments are taking place across the United States.
Utah Advocate Calls for Blocking Uinta Basin Railway
An advocate in Utah has urged federal and state officials to halt the proposed Uinta Basin railway, citing concerns about increased oil production leading to pollution and a potential public health nightmare. This commentary was published in the Salt Lake Tribune.
Montana Advocates Reject NorthWestern Energy's Rate Hike
Environmental and consumer advocates in Montana are urging regulators to reject NorthWestern Energy's proposed rate hike, arguing that captive ratepayers should not bear the cost of the utility's $300 million investment in a gas plant.
Montana Elected Officials Praise Bull Mountain Coal Mine Expansion
Montana elected officials have praised the Trump administration's approval of Signal Peak Energy's proposed Bull Mountain coal mine expansion, claiming it will boost the state's energy production.
Converse County Oil and Gas Project: No Significant Groundwater Impact, Says BLM
The federal Bureau of Land Management has stated that the proposed 5,000-well Converse County oil and gas project in Wyoming would not significantly impact groundwater.
Federal Judge Delays Oak Flat Copper Mine Land Exchange
A federal judge has delayed a federal land exchange that would open the door to a proposed copper mine at Oak Flat in Arizona. This news falls under the Mining category.
California Bill on Fossil Fuel Liability Remains Stalled
A bill aimed at holding fossil fuel companies liable for climate change-related damages remains stalled in the California state legislature following industry opposition. This news is related to the Climate category and was reported by CalMatters.
Northeastern Colorado Communities Petition for Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells
Northeastern Colorado communities are petitioning regulators to force KPK, a petroleum firm with violation-plagued wells, to plug and abandon 45 idle oil and gas wells using new state financial assurance rules.
New Mexico Congressional Delegation Urges Oil and Gas Drilling Ban around Chaco Culture
New Mexico's congressional delegation has urged Interior Secretary Doug Burgum not to rescind a Biden-era oil and gas drilling ban around Chaco Culture National Historical Park, citing potential harm to a significant landscape.
Texas Firm Plans Antimony Extraction and Processing
A Texas firm plans to extract antimony - a mineral used in solar panels - from federal land in Alaska and process it in its newly expanded Montana facility. This news falls under the Mining category.
Ohio Law Encourages New Technology for Electric Grid
Ohio has passed a law requiring utilities and regulators to consider how new technology can shore up the state's electric grid. This news was reported by Kathiann M. Kowalski in a new article from Canary.
California Regulators Urged to Reject PG&E's Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Fee Plan
California advocates are urging regulators to reject Pacific Gas & Electric's plan for managing a legislature-mandated fee to fund the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant's continued operations, expressing concerns about it becoming a shareholder-enriching "slush fund" without adequate oversight.
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Proposes Battery Energy Storage System
Tri-State Generation and Transmission has proposed a 50 MW battery energy storage system in a western Colorado county where a coal plant was previously shut down. This news was reported by Jeff St. John in a new article from Canary.
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