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flag Wyoming challenges federal halt to Jonah Field oil expansion, citing economic benefits and air quality authority.

flag Wyoming has petitioned the Interior Board of Land Appeals to overturn a January decision halting the $17.85 billion, 3,500-well Jonah Field expansion, arguing the federal ruling improperly bypassed the state’s air quality authority. flag The state says the project would generate $2 billion in severance taxes, $611 million in sales tax, and over 900 jobs. flag The U.S. Secretary of the Interior has paused the IBLA’s decision pending review. flag A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of eastern and southeastern Wyoming due to high winds and dry conditions, increasing fire risk.

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