BLM approves Wildcat oil loadout facility expansion
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HELPER, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management today approved Coal Energy Group 2, LLC’s proposal to expand the Wildcat Loadout Facility under an accelerated 14-day environmental review process, initiated in response to the national energy emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump.
The facility, used to transfer Uinta Basin crude oil from tanker trucks to rail cars, will be reconfigured to accommodate new infrastructure within the current 270-acre project area. The approved project includes adding unloading areas, a tank farm, loading systems, and related facilities to increase project capacity to transload oil.
“Responsible energy development plays a key role in supporting local communities and national priorities,” said BLM Green River District Manager Elijah Waters. “This project reflects our commitment to advancing critical infrastructure while ensuring careful stewardship of Utah’s public lands.”
The Bureau of Land Management is responsible for overseeing the extraction of critical minerals on federally managed public lands needed for technologies like data centers and defense applications, and for authorizing the development of traditional energy sources, such as oil, gas, and coal. By managing public lands for responsible mineral extraction, the BLM ensures a stable supply of these essential resources. Through permitting, land management, and environmental oversight, the BLM helps reduce reliance on foreign minerals, bolstering the nation's energy security and supporting the continued operation of key industrial sectors.
Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please contact BLM Project Manager Kyle Beagley at [email protected].
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.