Seminoe Pumped Storage Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Wyoming, United States
Source: Cowboy State Daily
A proposed 972-megawatt pumped storage power project at Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County, Wyoming. The project involves pumping water from the main reservoir into an upper holding reservoir and releasing it through hydroelectric turbines to generate power. It aims to provide up to 972 megawatts of power, create 300 to 500 jobs during construction, and 30 to 35 permanent jobs after completion. Th
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Wyoming, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Cowboy State Daily
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A proposed 972-megawatt pumped storage power project at Seminoe Reservoir in Carbon County, Wyoming. The project involves pumping water from the main reservoir into an upper holding reservoir and releasing it through hydroelectric turbines to generate power. It aims to provide up to 972 megawatts of power, create 300 to 500 jobs during construction, and 30 to 35 permanent jobs after completion. The project is pending approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and has received a certification from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality with conditions to protect water quality and wildlife. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Wyoming |
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Source | Cowboy State Daily |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2026-05-31 |
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