Federal officials greenlight massive oil and gas development in Wyoming
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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 in New Mexico. The delegation expressed concerns about the potential impact on cultural resources and the environment.
In Colorado, northeastern communities have petitioned regulators to force KPK, a petroleum firm with violation-plagued wells, to plug and abandon 45 idle oil and gas wells. The communities are concerned about the safety and environmental risks posed by these wells.
In Utah, an advocate has called on federal and state officials to block the proposed Uinta Basin railway, citing increased oil production and potential pollution and public health risks. The advocate argues that the railway would exacerbate climate change and harm local communities.
In California, a bill aimed at holding fossil fuel companies liable for climate change-related damages remains stalled in the state legislature following industry opposition. The bill, if passed, would make California the first state to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their contributions to climate change.
Moving to Colorado again, Tri-State Generation and Transmission has proposed a 50 MW battery energy storage system in a county where a coal plant was previously shut down. The system is designed to provide backup power and support the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.
In Montana, elected officials praised the Trump administration's approval of Signal Peak Energy's proposed Bull Mountain coal mine expansion. However, environmental and consumer advocates have urged regulators to reject NorthWestern Energy's proposed rate hike, citing concerns about the impact on consumers and the environment.
In Texas, a 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. The move is part of an effort to secure domestic sources of minerals critical to renewable energy technologies.
In Wyoming, the federal Bureau of Land Management has stated that the proposed 5,000-well Converse County oil and gas project would not significantly impact groundwater. However, environmental groups have raised concerns about the project's potential impact on air quality and wildlife.
In Ohio, a new law requires utilities and regulators to consider how new technology can shore up the state's electric grid. The law is part of an effort to modernise Ohio's energy infrastructure and improve resilience.
In Arizona, a federal judge has delayed a federal land exchange that would open the door to a proposed copper mine at Oak Flat. The delay comes as a result of ongoing legal challenges from environmental groups and Native American tribes.
In California, advocates have urged regulators to reject Pacific Gas & Electric's plan for managing a legislature-mandated fee to fund the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant's continued operations. The advocates argue that the plan does not adequately address the plant's safety concerns and the need to transition away from nuclear power.
Finally, the proposal for the expansion of coal mining at the Bull Mountain Mine in Montana was made by Signal Peak Energy. The expansion, if approved, would increase coal production and potentially impact the local environment and climate. The decision on the proposal is pending.
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