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Senator Cooper says Wyoming crude sells at a discount to national benchmarks, warns on royalty impacts

2521398 · March 6, 2025
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Senator Cooper explained on the Senate floor that Wyoming crude typically receives discounts versus West Texas Intermediate and said royalties and taxes reduce producer receipts, potentially making current well economics difficult.

Senator Cooper spoke briefly on the floor March 6 about how Wyoming oil and gas volumes are priced relative to national benchmarks, warning that discounts and royalties reduce net receipts for producers and can affect drilling economics.

"When we see this, WTI number,…

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