Some see promise in Wyo’s critical minerals. But are they viable?
State’s coal market decline coincides with global awareness of critical minerals shortage, including several with deposits in Wyoming.
Wyoming State Geological Survey
Wyoming produced more oil and coal, but less gas in ‘14
Wyoming produced an estimated 75 million barrels oil in 2014 — a 20 percent year-to-year increase. But the dramatic drop in price is expected to drag production down in 2015.
State: Wyoming is a 'wonderland' of energy potential
“The capacity to increase coal production and the capacity to increase natural gas production is there, given the right market circumstances,” said Wyoming State Geological Survey director Tom Drean.
Power to the People; New interactive site features Cowboy State's electrical generation
Power to the People; New interactive site features Cowboy State’s electrical generation
The Wyoming State Geological Survey recently launched an interactive web site featuring electrical generation in the Cowboy State. Among the offerings is a map of electrical generation facilities …