What Effects Will Big Beautiful Bill’s Lower Oil and Gas Royalty Rates Have on Wyoming?

How will the Big Beautiful Bill’s reduced oil-and-gas royalty rates impact Wyoming? A federal oil and natural gas lease sale in Wyoming this month netted $8.5 million for 32 parcels spanning 39,225 acres, according to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. The “bonus bid” proceeds are paid up front and split between the U.S. Treasury […]
In Trump’s “Big Beautiful” Bill: Unveiling Contradictions and Handouts to the Oil and Gas Sector

In Trump’s “Big Beautiful” Bill, Ugly Contradictions & Giveaways to Oil & Gas Industry Last Updated on: 19th July 2025, 12:00 am In the runup to President Trump’s signing of his “Big Beautiful” spending bill on July 4, some climate activists wondered if Republicans would eliminate all federal subsidies for carbon capture projects, because Trump thinks climate […]