Rockies Petroleum Conference

August 27-28, 2025

Join industry leaders from Wyoming and beyond for the 2025 Rockies Petroleum Conference. New this year is a new 2-day Conference Schedule featuring industry session tracks, social events and a Chairman’s Lunch! The Conference will once again be hosted at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center on the campus of the University of Wyoming in Laramie.

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Beneath the Surface Episode 1 - Introduction with Logo in the Top left corner and headshots of the three speakers down the right side: Pete Obermueller, PAW President; Shelley Shelby, PAW Chairwoman and Ryan McConnaughey, PAW Vice President

PAW Launches ‘Beneath the Surface’

PAW Launches ‘Beneath the Surface’ The Petroleum Association of Wyoming’s new series “Beneath the Surface: Uncovering the stories, policies, and people...

The federal permitting process has become unworkable, bogged down by red tape and bureaucratic delays. Today, permits are almost guaranteed to face legal challenges from activists who seek to halt all development of U.S. resources — regardless of thorough environmental review. One need look no further than the Converse County EIS, which, despite nearly a decade of study, is still being challenged in court. Clearly, change is needed. We appreciate the Administration’s efforts to evaluate the permitting process and urge Congress to pass comprehensive permitting reform. Wyoming’s oil and natural gas industry remains committed to supplying the energy our nation needs, supporting essential state services, and serving as strong community partners—all while protecting the Wyoming landscapes we love for future generations.

PAW Statement on DOI Accelerated Permitting Procedures

The federal permitting process has become unworkable, bogged down by red tape and bureaucratic delays. Today, permits are almost guaranteed to...

PAW congratulates Cyrus Western on his appointment as Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 8. His deep knowledge of Wyoming’s oil and natural gas industry, along with his commitment to balanced, commonsense policies, makes him well-suited to oversee the region’s offices. We are confident that his leadership will bring thoughtful, pragmatic solutions to the regulatory challenges facing Wyoming’s energy producers, ensuring the state’s vital industry can continue to thrive while safeguarding its natural resources.

PAW Statement on the Appointment of Cyrus Western as EPA Region 8 Director

PAW congratulates Cyrus Western on his appointment as Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 8. His deep knowledge of...

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