Natural Resources & Energy

The science of Syngas

By Rebecca Martinez • Feb 10, 2012

Western Research Institute/credit: Rebecca Martinez

DKRW Advanced Fuels has licensed technology from GE and Exxon-Mobil to transform coal into gasoline at a proposed plant in Medicine Bow. But theirs is just one system of creating liquid fuel. Wyoming Public Radio’s Rebecca Martinez spoke with some experts about how synthetic gas, or syngas, is made.

South African syngas allays oil supply worries, but at an environmental cost

By Diana Neille • Feb 10, 2012

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Coal-to-oil raises long-term environmental questions despite plans to capture CO2

By Willow Belden • Feb 10, 2012

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As we’ve just heard, existing coal-to-liquids plants emit a lot of greenhouse gases. But the proposed Medicine Bow plant is being touted as exceptionally green. Still, environmentalists have concerns about the plant’s effect on air quality and water reserves. And even if this plant is comparatively eco-friendly, future facilities may not have any incentive to follow suit.

DKRW turns to the state to finance Medicine Bow plant

By Irina Zhorov • Feb 10, 2012

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With An Uninterested Private Sector, Federal Loans May Be Only Option For DKRW

By Tristan Ahtone • Feb 10, 2012

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Medicine Bow readies for a boom

By Bob Beck • Feb 10, 2012

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Medicine Bow residents warily optimistic about proposed DKRW plant

By Sara Hossaini • Feb 10, 2012

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Most residents we spoke with seem to be excited about the opportunities DKRW could bring. Wyoming Public Radio's Sara Hossaini heard from some of them.

TONI GEORGE: My name is Toni George, owner of JB stop and shop in Medicine Bow, Wyoming. I’m very much for it.

Wyoming plans to use carrot, not stick, to reduce workplace deaths

By Willow Belden • Jan 28, 2012

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Wyoming has one of the highest rates of workplace fatalities in the nation. Recently, the state epidemiologist issued a report looking at why that’s the case and making recommendations about what should be done. Workers’ rights advocates are pushing for tougher penalties for companies that violate safety regulations. But for now, it seems the state plans to take a softer approach. Wyoming Public Radio’s Willow Belden reports.

The Coal Industry discusses the reasons for its positive safety record

By Bob Beck • Jan 28, 2012

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While the Oil and Gas industry has had a number of workplace fatalities, that has not been the case in Wyoming’s Coal Industry. Tim McCreary is Safety Manager for the Thunder Basin Coal Company. He tells Bob Beck workplace safety is a focus.

Geophysicist: Wyoming’s Warm Winter Is Nothing New

By Tristan Ahtone • Jan 13, 2012

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Wind River Tribes might head back to court over mineral mismanagement

By Tristan Ahtone • Jan 13, 2012

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In the class action lawsuit Cobell vs. Salazar, plaintiff Elouise Cobell accused the Federal Government of mismanaging nearly 150-billion dollars in royalties owed to Indian landowners due to the loss and destruction of records. The government agreed to a $3.4 billion dollar settlement – and government data estimates there are up to 8,000 possible beneficiaries here in Wyoming.

Natural Resources & Energy

The science of Syngas

South African syngas allays oil supply worries, but at an environmental cost

Coal-to-oil raises long-term environmental questions despite plans to capture CO2

DKRW turns to the state to finance Medicine Bow plant

With An Uninterested Private Sector, Federal Loans May Be Only Option For DKRW

Medicine Bow readies for a boom

Medicine Bow residents warily optimistic about proposed DKRW plant

Wyoming plans to use carrot, not stick, to reduce workplace deaths

The Coal Industry discusses the reasons for its positive safety record

Geophysicist: Wyoming’s Warm Winter Is Nothing New

Wind River Tribes might head back to court over mineral mismanagement

Congress speaks out about EPA’s Pavillion report

EPA links water contamination with ‘fracking'

Coal communities: More than one side to the story

Lack of EPA support from Wyoming’s Congressional delegation could lead to unintended consequences.

Carbon sequestration research stands on rocky ground.

Sen. Rothfuss says Wyoming must push forward with carbon sequestration

Cause of Pavillion contamination still unclear, despite new data

Niobrara draws continued optimism despite lackluster yields

Wyoming counties struggle to cover the cost of following federal landfill rules

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