Natural Gas

Laurel residents and environmental groups challenged the zoning of the property where NorthWestern Energy is building a natural gas plant.

Laurel residents say they're worried a future natural gas plant and supporting infrastructure could hurt the quality of life in their neighborhood.

According to the Energy Information Administration’s Short-Term Energy Outlook, “energy prices are expected to remain volatile this winter due to supply uncertainty and changing consumer demand.”

Environmental regulators say a natural gas plant proposed for construction in south central Montana satisfies the state’s air quality standards.

NorthWestern Energy, Montana’s largest electric utility, is bumping up its rates as of today.

An environmental group is suing to stop construction of a natural gas-fired power plant in southeast Montana.

Montana’s largest electric utility announced Tuesday it’s adding 325 megawatts to its portfolio, half of which will come from a new natural gas plant it plans to build in southeastern Montana.

The Biden Administration continues its review of the federal oil and gas lease program during a freeze on new lease sales that recently drew protest from Montana political leadership.

February’s frigid temperatures may mean higher bills for Montanans who use natural gas to heat their home or business.

A recent Montana legislative report says tax revenue from oil and natural gas production is expected to drop more than 28 percent this fiscal year, which…