Wyoming Governor Explores Coal Export Possibilities During Vancouver Trip

The Province reported that Matt Mead, governor of Wyoming, is visiting Vancouver to see if it will be possible to export more coal from his state to Asia through ports in the city. Currently, Wyoming exports only around 1 percent of its coal through Port Metro Vancouver.

As quoted in the market news:

Mead said he is aware of the opposition of some of the residents here, similar to criticism in Washington State and Oregon where three coal terminals have been proposed.

“You have to involve all of the stakeholders — those who have concerns, those who are supportive — because there’s no plan forward that I see where you try to force this on anybody,” said Mead.

He believes issues such as coal dust and increased train traffic can be addressed, and is willing to reach out to environmental groups here.

But Mead said it would be unfair to not allow developing countries in Asia, such as South Korea and India, to have access to low-cost energy produced by coal. He noted that benefit is already being enjoyed in the United States.

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