Archive for April, 2010

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Board Criticizes Wind Report Process

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department should slow its efforts to craft wildlife habitat guidelines for wind projects, Natrona County commissioners said after their regular meeting this week.

8Apr2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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EnerCrest Shutters Five Offices, Lays Off Workers

The Denver-based energy services company is reportedly scaling back its road and pipeline construction operations in oil and gas areas. Offices closing include Big Piney, Wyoming and Rifle and Greeley in Colorado.

6Apr2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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Ruby Pipeline Wins Fed Approval to Move Rockies NG to West Coast Markets

The new pipeline runs nearly 700 miles between a natural gas hub at Opal, Wyoming and a connection point close to the Oregon-California border. The 42-inch diameter pipeline has enough capacity to handle the movement of up to 1.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas on a daily basis.

6Apr2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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New Vehicle Fuel Standards Announced by Obama Administration

The final rules place the national average for all vehicles at more than 34 miles to the gallon, far above current levels. It’s a move expected to accelerate the next generation of efficient engines, hybrids and electric vehicles.

1Apr2010 | admin | 0 comments | Continued