BLM moves forward with major coal project in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Bureau of Land Management is advancing a key coal project in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin that could unlock access to more than 440 million tons of federal coal.
The BLM has released a final environmental impact statement for the proposed West Antelope III coal lease-by-application project. The lease area covers about 3,500 acres next to the existing Antelope Mine in Campbell and Converse counties. The project allows Navajo Transitional Energy Company to expand its operations and continue supplying low-cost, reliable energy from federal lands.
The agency will hold a public hearing on the project’s fair market value and maximum economic recovery on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. MDT at Wright Town Hall, 395 Lariat Way in Wright, Wyoming.
This action aligns with the Trump administration’s commitment to unleashing America’s energy potential, reinvigorating the coal industry, and creating high-paying jobs in energy-producing communities.
Additional information and planning documents are available at the BLM National NEPA Register. For more information, please contact BLM Acting High Plains District Manager Todd Yeager at [email protected] or 307-684-1141.
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.