Governor Gordon Joins Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to Launch Policies Bolstering Wyoming Coal Production

Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY), along with miners from the Powder River Basin and Wyoming Senate President Bo Biteman, joined Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, and Under Secretary of Energy Preston Griffin III in launching policies to unshackle America’s energy industry from the anti-coal production regulations of the previous administration. 

“Implementing key sections of the Big Beautiful Bill underscores the Trump administration’s drive to unleash American energy,” Governor Gordon said. “Putting these policies into play grants balanced federal land management and multi-use access, along with greater local decision making. The President continues to take bold actions to reaffirm the reliability and affordability of clean coal for American energy security.”

The Governor emphasized coal producers in Wyoming and nationwide now have the potential to better help meet the nation’s energy demand by extending production in plants previously scheduled for closure.

“Extending the life of coal fired power plants is good for consumers, grid reliability, and coal communities,” Governor Gordon said. “Wyoming is poised for a win-win-win with these new policies. Our production is strong and will get stronger — at the same time as national and international consumers clamor for clean energy, our product best meets those needs.”

The Gordon administration has consistently worked on behalf of Wyoming’s coal-producing communities, alongside industry partners, such as the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA), and the University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources (SER) to market Wyoming’s clean coal and coal products.

“Today’s policy launch, along with the recent favorable Oakland export terminal decision, gives more definition to the promise of exporting Wyoming coal to international markets,” Governor Gordon said, regarding the California Supreme Court’s ruling that may clear a path for Wyoming coal exports to Asia.