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.

Wyoming’s U.S. senators also released statements on the event.

“Coal is one of the most affordable, available and reliable sources of American energy. Wyoming is the Saudi Arabia of coal. We have enough to power this country for the next century, if not two centuries and beyond,” said Senator Barrasso. “With today’s announcement, we now have the tools we need to expand coal production on federal lands and strengthen our mining workforce and the communities they support in Wyoming. We are so grateful for President Trump saying energy security is national security. He has put together an all-star team to take us down that road. Together with the Trump administration, we’re getting America back on track and unleashing Wyoming energy like never before.”

“The Trump administration under the leadership of Secretary Burgum and Administrator Zeldin are delivering for Wyoming’s coal miners,” said Senator Lummis. “The Obama and Biden administrations did everything they could to shut down American coal production, costing good jobs and raising energy prices for working families. It was great to visit the Department of the Interior this morning to discuss expanding American coal production and meet with some outstanding miners from Wyoming.”