University of Wyoming

Frontier Carbon Solutions Secures First Class VI UIC Permits in Wyoming; Establishes Company as Leading Carbon Storage Hub in the Mountain West

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Monday, December 18, 2023

This key milestone for Frontier's first carbon storage hub in southwest Wyoming, the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub (the "Sweetwater Hub"), represents the first Class VI permits issued by the State and nearly 20% of the Class VI permits issued nationally.

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This key milestone for Frontier's first carbon storage hub in southwest Wyoming, the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub (the "Sweetwater Hub"), represents the first Class VI permits issued by the State and nearly 20% of the Class VI permits issued nationally.
At full scale, Frontier expects that the Sweetwater Hub will provide safe, permanent geologic sequestration of CO2 for emitters across the Mountain West.
Frontier plans to complete construction of the three Class VI wells in 2024, with permanent sequestration of CO2 commencing shortly thereafter.
Additionally, the Company is preparing six additional Class VI UIC permits to file with the Wyoming DEQ in early 2024.

Modern Campus Recognizes the Ten Best Higher Education Websites of 2023

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

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TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Modern Campus, higher education's learner-to-earner lifecycle platform leader, today recognized ten colleges and universities for excellence in website design and management.

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Modern students expect higher ed websites to be optimized for their phones, easy to navigate and personalized to their needs.
Websites that are difficult to navigate and lack personalized web content frustrate them, found a recent study of high school students conducted by Modern Campus and RNL .
And with the Modern Campus Design Studio , higher education institutions are empowered to take the design of their digital properties to the next level.
To find the full list of the Modern Campus Top Ten Higher Education Websites of 2023, with screenshots and insights into the factors that make them truly excellent, visit https://moderncampus.com/blog/best-higher-ed-websites-of-2023.html .

Cowboy Clean Fuels Announces that the Wyoming Center for Business and Economic Analysis Has Confirmed the Significant Potential Economic Impact from its Initial RNG and Carbon Sequestration Project

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Monday, November 13, 2023

DENVER and GILLETTE, Wyo., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cowboy Clean Fuels, LLC ("CCF", "we," "us," "our," or "the Company"), a premier energy technology company formed to simultaneously, permanently sequester carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere and produce carbon-negative, renewable natural gas ("RNG") from readily available agricultural byproducts utilizing proprietary, patented technology, today announced that Wyoming's Center for Business and Economic Analysis ("CBEA") has completed an independent analysis of the Company's initial project in the Power River Basin, confirming the significant impact of the project to the state of Wyoming's economy.

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By 2027, when the project is fully scaled up, it will result in $8.8 million in tax revenues to state and local governments and support 66 jobs.
Ryan Waddington, Cowboy Clean Fuels Chief Executive Officer stated, "It is an exciting time at Cowboy Clean Fuels as we work to commercialize our first RNG and CDR project in the Powder River Basin.
We are pleased that the CBEA's independent analysis verifies the substantial economic impact we will have on Wyoming.
We are also proud to be contributing to Wyoming's economic growth and to the development of its vast potential for carbon sequestration and clean energy."

University of Wyoming Selects YuJa Enterprise Video Platform as All-In-One Solution to Serve Approximately 12,000 Students Systemwide

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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The University of Wyoming, located in Laramie, Wyoming, has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform as an all-in-one solution video content management system to serve approximately 12,000 students at its main and subsidiary campuses, as well as students in its distance degree and certificate programs.

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The University of Wyoming, located in Laramie, Wyoming, has selected the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform as an all-in-one solution video content management system to serve approximately 12,000 students at its main and subsidiary campuses, as well as students in its distance degree and certificate programs.
YuJa will replace VidGrid, its former video platform, which phased out its education offering.
The institution was seeking a user-friendly Video Platform that could be used by faculty, staff, and students to record, upload, share, store, manage, and organize video content to meet the university’s needs.
“Video has become an essential component of instruction at the University of Wyoming.

Michael Baker International Names Chris Blaze, P.L.S., National Practice Lead for LiDAR Services

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Monday, September 18, 2023

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Chris Blaze, P.L.S., has joined the firm as the National Practice Lead for LiDAR Services. In this role, Mr. Blaze will collaborate across the organization to identify and secure opportunities where Michael Baker can provide advanced LiDAR services to federal, state and municipal clients, cataloging immense amounts of detailed information about critical infrastructure.

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Baker International , a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced today that Chris Blaze, P.L.S., has joined the firm as the National Practice Lead for LiDAR Services.
In this role, Mr. Blaze will collaborate across the organization to identify and secure opportunities where Michael Baker can provide advanced LiDAR services to federal, state and municipal clients, cataloging immense amounts of detailed information about critical infrastructure.
"Michael Baker has been a recognized leader in the LiDAR profession since performing the nation's first commercial aerial LiDAR project in 1997, and our firm currently operates the nation's largest fleet of engineering-grade Mobile LiDAR systems," said Dan Kieny, President, Consulting and Technology Solutions (CTS), at Michael Baker International.
Mr. Blaze brings more than 20 years of experience in surveying work that supported land development, civil engineering, and real estate industries, including as a military construction and geodetic surveyor, to his role as National Practice Lead – LiDAR Services.

Tyson Group and University of Wyoming's College of Business Partner for Exclusive Sales Training Boot Camp

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

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Mike Burns, Director of UWYO’s Center for Professional Selling, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We are excited to host the inaugural Selling Skills Boot Camp in partnership with the Tyson Group.

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Mike Burns, Director of UWYO’s Center for Professional Selling, expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “We are excited to host the inaugural Selling Skills Boot Camp in partnership with the Tyson Group.
Whether you are brand new to sales or an experienced veteran, this training will offer relevant learning opportunities for everyone!
Whether starting out or working on developing a high-performing sales team, a robust sales foundation is crucial for growth.
Derrek Jerred, from Impact 307, added, “The Center for Professional Selling is upping the game with this Selling Skills Boot Camp.

National Researchers, Political Leaders Discuss the Role of Coal and Carbon in Energy Transition at 2023 Ramaco Research Rodeo

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Monday, July 17, 2023

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For the third year, Wyoming played host this past week to the world’s leading research conference focused on carbon and coal-to-products research, the Ramaco Research Rodeo (R3).

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For the third year, Wyoming played host this past week to the world’s leading research conference focused on carbon and coal-to-products research, the Ramaco Research Rodeo (R3).
Held at Sheridan College, the event’s theme was “Coal’s Role in the Future of Energy Transition” and featured keynote addresses by U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (Wyoming), U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (West Virginia), and senior leaders from both the Department of Energy and major national laboratories.
“I’m so proud of the work that the people of Wyoming are doing to develop coal-to-product technologies,” said Barrasso.
Initial $50,000 funding for the Ramaco CORE Scholarship will be comprised of two annual contributions of $25,000 to the college.

Strathmore Expands Geophysical Surveys at Night Owl and Agate

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Monday, June 26, 2023

During a visit to Night Owl and Agate on June 19, 2023, Dr. Brad Carr (Director of University Wyoming Near-Surface Geophysical Center, Research Associate in UW’s Dept.

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During a visit to Night Owl and Agate on June 19, 2023, Dr. Brad Carr (Director of University Wyoming Near-Surface Geophysical Center, Research Associate in UW’s Dept.
Exploration, P.Geo., confirmed off-scale (>9,999 cps) surface mineralization at Night Owl in samples from the area previously mined by Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) allotment.
At Night Owl, the Company recently submitted a permit application to drill 30 holes for 3,000 feet of drilling.
The Company anticipates receipt of a permit to explore Night Owl by late summer, with drilling to begin during the autumn months.

The Colorado-Wyoming Engine’s (CO-WY Engine) grant application selected as semifinalist of the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines competition

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

This recognition underscores the CO-WY Engine's commitment to driving innovation, fostering regional growth, and addressing critical societal and economic challenges around the global need to more accurately measure and monitor complex climate changes.

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This recognition underscores the CO-WY Engine's commitment to driving innovation, fostering regional growth, and addressing critical societal and economic challenges around the global need to more accurately measure and monitor complex climate changes.
The NSF Engines competition received an overwhelming response from across the United States, with 34 exceptional semifinalists selected out of the 188 submissions.
These semifinalists represent various sectors and key technology areas aligned with the vision outlined in the "CHIPS and Science Act."
The CO-WY Engine aims to forge innovative pathways towards climate resiliency by leveraging cutting-edge environmental monitoring technologies and predictive analytics.

Frontier Carbon Solutions Announces the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub in Southwestern Wyoming

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

DALLAS and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Carbon Solutions Holdings LLC ("Frontier" or the "Company"), a leading project developer in the carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration ("CCUS") sector and a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC ("Tailwater"), today announced the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub ("SCS Hub"), one of North America's first open source, multipurpose carbon storage hubs. The SCS Hub spans over 45,000 acres in southwestern Wyoming and will provide a carbon management solution for industrial emitters across the Mountain West. Additionally, Frontier has submitted 3 Class VI UIC Permits with the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality for CO2 injection. When fully developed, the SCS Hub is expected to store over 350 million metric tons of CO2 in geologic reservoirs.

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DALLAS and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier Carbon Solutions Holdings LLC ("Frontier" or the "Company"), a leading project developer in the carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration ("CCUS") sector and a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC ("Tailwater"), today announced the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub ("SCS Hub"), one of North America's first open source, multipurpose carbon storage hubs.
The SCS Hub spans over 45,000 acres in southwestern Wyoming and will provide a carbon management solution for industrial emitters across the Mountain West.
Frontier Carbon Solutions announces Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub, Alicia Summers to Chief Development Officer
The University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources (SER), with Frontier as a partner and collaborator, was recently awarded $40.5 million by the Department of Energy's CarbonSAFE initiative to further develop the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub.
"We are very proud of the progress the Frontier Carbon team has made advancing this project and we are fully committed to developing this best-in-class carbon storage hub in Southwest Wyoming," said Stephen Lipscomb, Partner of Tailwater Capital.