Archive for January, 2010

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State’s Energy Sector Appears to be Stabilizing

While the 100 net jobs gain in the industry is modest, any increase at all is good news for Wyoming’s energy industry. Employment in the sector collapsed over the last year from its level of more than 20,000 workers in late 2008. It may be a tentative sign of things leveling off, said a state employment analyst.

5Jan2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Salazar Set to Unveil Oil and Gas Leasing Reforms

The administration is set to reveal new federal leasing practices it hopes will increase confidence in the system. “We are not just about the business of letting the oil and gas industry run the Department of Interior,” Secretary Salazar said in the New Year’s Eve interview.

4Jan2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued