Media Kit
The Petroleum Association of Wyoming is committed to working with journalists from Wyoming and beyond to share the story of Wyoming oil and natural gas, its impacts on Wyoming’s economy and most importantly the hard-working men and women of the oil and natural gas industry.
If you are a member of the media and wish to talk to someone from PAW, please contact us:
Media Point of Contact:
Ryan McConnaughey, Vice President and Director of Communications
ryan@pawyo.org
307.234.5333
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The headshots on this webpage are for editorial use in newspapers, magazines, trade publications, broadcast media and online media only. All photographs remain the property of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming (PAW). Photographs cannot be edited or altered in any way without prior written permission from PAW. Photographs may not be used for personal or commercial purposes without prior written approval.
Please contact us for approval or to request non-editorial usage of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming’s photographs.
Biographies for each staff member can be found on the PAW Staff page.
Pete Obermueller,
President & CEO
Ryan McConnaughey,
Vice President & Director of Communications
Colin McKee,
Director of Regulatory Affairs
Rachel Sanborn,
Office Manager & Executive Assistant
Latest News
Petroleum Association of Wyoming Applauds Bipartisan Permitting Bill from Senators Barrasso and Manchin
- July 22, 2024
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Petroleum Association of Wyoming Applauds Bipartisan Permitting Bill from Senators Barrasso and Manchin Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 will address...
Oil and Natural Gas Industry Contributes $2.42 Billion in Taxes in 2023
- June 26, 2024
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Oil and Natural Gas Industry Contributes $2.42 Billion in Taxes in 2023 Revenues from Industry Support Education, Infrastructure and Public Services...
Petroleum Association of Wyoming Expands Court Fight Against Anti-Oil and Gas Biden Administration
- May 16, 2024
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Petroleum Association of Wyoming Expands Court Fight Against Anti-Oil and Gas Biden Administration Petitions seek to protect Wyoming from Regulations Designed...
Joint Release: Oil and Natural Gas Trades File Lawsuit Challenging BLM’s Leasing Rule
Oil and Natural Gas Trades File Lawsuit Challenging BLM’s Leasing Rule May 16, 2024 DENVER — Yesterday, Western Energy Alliance, the...
PAW Response to BLM Conservation and Landscape Health Rule
- April 18, 2024
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PAW issued the following in response to the Bureau of Land Management announcement regarding its Conservation and Landscape Health Rule: The...
Petroleum Association of Wyoming Announces New Board Leadership
Petroleum Association of Wyoming Announces New Board Leadership Shelley Shelby Named Board Chair, First Woman to Lead PAW in its 50-Year...
PAW Joins Industry Partners in Opposing misguided methane fee
- March 28, 2024
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PAW joined the American Petroleum Institute, Independent Petroleum Association of America, American Exploration and Production Council and 16 other associations involved...
PAW Response to BLM Sage-Grouse Conservation Plans
- March 14, 2024
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PAW issued the following in response to the Bureau of Land Management announcement regarding greater sage-grouse conservation plans: Sage-grouse population data...
Petroleum Association of Wyoming & Western Energy Alliance Submit Comments on Controversial Rock Springs Resource Management Plan
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Petroleum Association of Wyoming Celebrates Golden Anniversary in 2024
Petroleum Association of Wyoming Celebrates Golden Anniversary in 2024 Association organized 50 years ago in Casper, roots stretch back even further...