Wyoming

Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in Wyoming — 42 stories and counting.

Permian Pipeline Gains May Hit a Processing Wall by 2028

New long-haul pipelines could solve Permian gas takeaway by 2028, but NGI reporting shows gas treating capacity for CO2, nitrogen and sour gas may lag behind, risking localized curtailments for midstream contractors.

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US Rig Count Climbs to 593 as Oklahoma Adds Rig

Baker Hughes data shows the U.S. rig count rose to 593 last week while Oklahoma gained one rig to reach 51, pointing to steady near-term work for drilling and completions crews.

Aug 16, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial multi-rig basin at golden-hour - US Rig Count Climbs to 593 as Oklahoma Adds Rig

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Western Midstream Operators Push for Faster Gas Pipeline Expansion

Natural Gas Intelligence reports that Western US midstream operators are prioritizing pipeline optimization and new infrastructure as regional capacity runs at full utilization, citing weather-driven price spikes and growing storage needs.

Aug 14, 2026

Editorial image: aerial pipeline compressor station at dusk - Western Midstream Operators Push for Faster Gas Pipeline Expansion

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Devon Energy Weighs $4B Sale of Eagle Ford, Powder River Assets

Devon Energy is considering divesting its Eagle Ford and Powder River shale assets in a deal that could top $4 billion, Bloomberg News reports via BOE Report, as the company sharpens its Permian focus.

Jul 25, 2026

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FERC's Large-Load Orders Could Decide Which Data Centers Get Built First

FERC's June 18 show cause orders to six grid operators aim to standardize data center interconnection rules, and the projects that offer grid flexibility may break ground fastest, Utility Dive reports.

Jul 16, 2026

Editorial image: Data center substation interconnection gap - FERC's Large-Load Orders Could Decide Which Data Centers Get Built First

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Tradewater Buys Carbon Shield to Scale Orphaned Well Plugging in Rockies

Tradewater has acquired Colorado-based Carbon Shield to expand orphaned well plugging and methane mitigation work across Colorado and Wyoming, World Oil reports.

Jul 15, 2026

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DOT Awards $1.73B in BUILD Grants for Roads, Transit, Ports

The Department of Transportation's 2026 BUILD grant cohort directs $1.3 billion to roads and bridges, $169.9 million to transit and $136.8 million to port projects across 127 awards nationwide.

Jul 9, 2026

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INGAA Study Sees $162B Pipeline Buildout Need Through 2037

A new INGAA Foundation report finds the US and Canada will need 25.25 bcfd of new natural gas pipeline capacity and 13,273 miles of new pipe from 2028-37, backed by over $1 trillion in midstream investment through 2052.

Jul 8, 2026

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Western Oklahoma Rig Count Climbs as Permian Also Adds Rigs

Baker Hughes' latest rig count shows western Oklahoma's Cana Woodford and Granite Wash plays each adding rigs, while the Permian Basin gained three to reach 261 total.

Jul 6, 2026

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South Bow, Bridger Plan Wyoming-to-Oklahoma Pipeline Leg

South Bow and Bridger Pipeline will build a new Guernsey, Wyoming-to-Cushing, Oklahoma oil pipeline, the third leg of a project linking Alberta crude to the Cushing hub, with construction targeted for mid-2027.

Jul 3, 2026

Editorial image: Cleared pipeline right-of-way at dawn - South Bow, Bridger Plan Wyoming-to-Oklahoma Pipeline Leg

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South Bow and Bridger Plan New Oil Pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Completing Three-Leg Alberta-to-Hub Corridor

South Bow and Bridger Pipeline are jointly developing a new crude oil pipeline from Guernsey, Wyoming, to Cushing, Oklahoma, forming the final leg of a larger Alberta-to-Cushing corridor. Pipeline subcontractors across Wyoming and Oklahoma should watch for open seasons and contractor solicitations.

Jul 1, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline corridor at dawn - South Bow and Bridger Plan New Oil Pipeline from Wyoming to Cushing, Completing Three-Leg Alberta-to-Hub Corridor

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North American Rig Count Hits 770 After Eight Consecutive Weeks of Growth

Baker Hughes data shows North America added 21 rigs week on week as of June 26, pushing the total count to 770 and extending a streak of eight straight weekly gains.

Jun 30, 2026

Editorial image: Pumpjack field, night, scale - North American Rig Count Hits 770 After Eight Consecutive Weeks of Growth

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AI's Power Hunger Is Creating a Construction Boom Subcontractors Can't Afford to Miss

The White House has warned of a $1.4 trillion power infrastructure shortfall driven by AI demand. For utility and electrical subcontractors, the buildout ahead may be the largest in a generation.

Jun 30, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial substation construction boom - AI's Power Hunger Is Creating a Construction Boom Subcontractors Can't Afford to Miss

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Williams Companies Eyes $5.5 Billion Acquisition of Momentum Midstream

Williams Companies is pursuing a $5.5 billion deal to acquire Momentum Midstream, a move that signals continued midstream consolidation and new pipeline construction opportunities for field subcontractors.

Jun 29, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline systems merging at dawn - Williams Companies Eyes $5.5 Billion Acquisition of Momentum Midstream

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Who Owns Safety on a Multi-Contractor Worksite? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

When multiple subcontractors share a site, hazard accountability gets murky fast. Here's what OSHA's multi-employer citation policy means for your crew and your liability.

Jun 29, 2026

Editorial image: Multi-contractor site divided zones - Who Owns Safety on a Multi-Contractor Worksite? The Answer Is More Complicated Than You Think

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Senate Bill Targets Federal Permitting Overhaul to Unlock Energy Infrastructure Construction

Senator Alan Armstrong has introduced the American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act, a bipartisan package that would streamline FERC authority, reform Clean Water Act Section 401, and curb NEPA delays for energy and mineral projects.

Jun 26, 2026

Editorial image: Capitol night, permitting reform - Senate Bill Targets Federal Permitting Overhaul to Unlock Energy Infrastructure Construction

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Chevron Pursues Data Center Power Deals Across Midwest, Rockies, and Gulf Coast

Following its landmark West Texas deal with Microsoft, Chevron is actively exploring additional natural gas power projects to serve data centers across multiple US regions.

Jun 26, 2026

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Federal Red Tape Cuts Target Oil and Gas Drilling Costs on Public Lands

The Trump administration is moving to reduce regulatory costs for oil and gas drillers on federal lands, revising Bureau of Land Management leasing and waste prevention rules to encourage expanded drilling activity.

Jun 25, 2026

Editorial image: Federal permit paperwork, dawn - Federal Red Tape Cuts Target Oil and Gas Drilling Costs on Public Lands

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Diesel Mechanics Seek Trump Pardons as DOJ Ends Criminal Prosecution of Clean Air Act Defeat Device Cases

A growing list of diesel mechanics and shop owners convicted under the Clean Air Act for installing emissions defeat devices are pursuing presidential pardons, following the successful clemency granted to Wyoming mechanic Troy Lake last November.

Jun 14, 2026

Editorial image: Diesel shop, night, pardons - Diesel Mechanics Seek Trump Pardons as DOJ Ends Criminal Prosecution of Clean Air Act Defeat Device Cases

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Let America Build Act Targets Broken NEPA Permitting Process for Oil, Gas, and Energy Projects

Wyoming Senator John Barrasso has introduced the Let America Build Act of 2026, a sweeping permitting reform bill that would streamline NEPA reviews, reduce federal regulations on oil and gas permits, and increase LNG exports.

Jun 14, 2026

Editorial image: Permitting paperwork blocking energy - Let America Build Act Targets Broken NEPA Permitting Process for Oil, Gas, and Energy Projects

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South Bow Secures 20-Year Commitments for Prairie Connector Crude Pipeline

South Bow Corp. has declared a successful open season for its Prairie Connector pipeline, locking in 20-year shipper commitments for crude transport from Hardisty, AB to US delivery points including Cushing and the Gulf Coast. A final investment decision is targeted for mid-2027.

May 30, 2026

Editorial image: Pipeline steel awaiting commitment - South Bow Secures 20-Year Commitments for Prairie Connector Crude Pipeline

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Tallgrass Cheyenne Power Hub Signals New Wave of Rocky Mountain Power Construction

Tallgrass Energy's $7 billion Cheyenne Power Hub in southeast Wyoming, serving an AI data center campus, marks a major shift as pipeline operators enter power generation, creating significant construction opportunity for Rocky Mountain field service contractors.

May 29, 2026

Editorial image: Gas turbine installation Wyoming - Tallgrass Cheyenne Power Hub Signals New Wave of Rocky Mountain Power Construction

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South Bow Won't Move on Keystone XL Revival Without a Durable US Presidential Permit

South Bow CEO Bevin Wirzba says the company will not proceed with a partial Keystone XL restart until it has confirmation that a US presidential permit is "durable," signaling a cautious approach to one of North America's most watched pipeline projects.

May 28, 2026

Editorial image: Idle pipeline awaiting permit - South Bow Won't Move on Keystone XL Revival Without a Durable US Presidential Permit

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US Grid Adds 75 GW of Summer Capacity in a Year, Led by Texas and the West

FERC reports the largest year-over-year capacity increase in over a decade, with nearly 26 GW added in Texas alone, signaling sustained demand for grid construction and interconnection work across the country.

May 23, 2026

Editorial image: Massive grid expansion buildout - US Grid Adds 75 GW of Summer Capacity in a Year, Led by Texas and the West

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Enbridge's $1.2 Billion Wyoming Solar Project Shows Big Tech Is Now Driving Energy Infrastructure

Enbridge is developing the 365-MW Cowboy Project in Wyoming to power Meta data centers, a $1.2 billion solar-plus-storage build that signals hyperscale tech demand is reshaping how major energy infrastructure gets planned and built.

May 20, 2026

Editorial image: Solar field under construction - Enbridge's $1.2 Billion Wyoming Solar Project Shows Big Tech Is Now Driving Energy Infrastructure

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