The Bureau of Land Management announced last week their plans to conduct an environmental review for proposed expansion of the Wildcat Loadout Facility in Helper used to transfer Uinta Basin crude oil from tanker trucks to rail cars. “If approved, Coal Energy Group 2, LLC, could reconfigure the facility to accommodate new infrastructure within the current 270-acre project area,” shares the announcement. “The proposal includes adding unloading areas, a tank farm, loading systems, and related facilities to increase project capacity to transload oil. The Bureau of Land Management is responsible for overseeing the extraction of critical minerals on federally managed public lands needed for technologies like data centers and defense applications, and for authorizing the development of traditional energy sources, such as oil, gas, and coal. By managing public lands for responsible mineral extraction, the BLM ensures a stable supply of these essential resources. Through permitting, land management, and environmental oversight, the BLM helps reduce reliance on foreign minerals, bolstering the nation’s energy security and supporting the continued operation of key industrial sectors.” Due to the national energy emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump, the review will be conducted under an accelerated 14-day environmental review process. Additional information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register.
