AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoal & Grid Policy: Trump’s announced $700M “clean, beautiful” coal push could reshape Mountain West power plans, with Defense Production Act funding aimed at extending coal plant lives and boosting grid reliability—Wyoming and New Mexico are among the coal-supplying states. AI Data Centers in Cheyenne: MTAR Technologies shares slid after Crusoe paused its 1.8GW Cheyenne Project Jade, a move tied to Bloom Energy’s fuel-cell role—another reminder how tightly Wyoming’s tech buildouts can track national infrastructure risk. Rare Earths in Wyoming: Rare Element Resources says permitting for its Bear Lodge rare earth project is on track under FAST-41, while its Upton demonstration separation plant is expected to begin full operations in late summer 2026. Colorado River Water Fight: Wyoming leaders are weighing the fallout from a widening Colorado River stalemate, as federal pressure grows and conservation aid could be threatened if states pursue litigation. Local Tech & Education: Western Wyoming Community College may drop “Community” from its name and consider equipment for a nuclear technology steam turbine lab—while Cheyenne deployed about 300 goats to manage vegetation along Crow Creek.
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