The BLM has released and posted the official guidance for operators seeking to file an application for royalty rate reductions.

The BLM has released and posted the official guidance for operators seeking to file an application for lease suspension.

On May 1, 2020, the COGCC released updated redlines for the 800, 900 and 1200-Series Mission Change Rules and a revised Rulemaking Schedule.

On May 1, 2020, the COGCC issued three Statewide Notices to Operators (NTOs) in response to the impacts of COVID-19.

The COGCC held its April monthly meeting on April 29, 2020 during which the Commissioners unanimously voted to continue the Mission Change Rulemaking to August 24, 2020 through September 10, 2020.

The Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission announced late yesterday afternoon that there will be no in-person hearings for the May 12, 2020 Commission hearings.

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the BLM National Office in Washington, D.C. released guidance for oil and gas operators seeking royalty rate reductions as a result of the COVID-19 national emergency declared on March 16, 2020.

On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the BLM National Office in Washington, D.C. released guidance for oil and gas operators seeking suspension of operations or suspension of production for federal oil and gas leases as a result of the COVID-19 national emergency declared on March 16, 2020.

In an effort to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the sharp decline in the global price of crude oil, the Wyoming Business Council, the Petroleum Association of Wyoming and the University of Wyoming will host a listening session on Wednesday, April 15 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

Due to the unprecedented impacts caused by COVID-19, Governor Polis signed Executive Order D 2020 033 suspending the filing and remittance of State severance taxes for a period of one month.