The American Society of Reclamation Sciences (ASRS) has recognized Jonah Energy LLC with its prestigious award for demonstrating excellence in reclamation design, implementation, and overall success. This is the first time an oil and gas company has received this award in ASRS history.
Jonah Energy operates in western Wyoming, one of the harshest environments in the lower 48 states. Despite the challenges, the company has achieved remarkable reclamation results in the Jonah Field. ASRS specifically recognized Jonah Energy’s dedication to being stewards of the land, their strategic partnerships with universities, consultants, and government researchers, and their adaptation of operations based on scientific and practical knowledge.
“It is an honor to receive this award and recognition of our team’s focus on stewardship,” said Jonah Energy President and CEO Tom Sorenson. “As a result of our commitment to conservation, reclaimed land in the Jonah Field is more diverse and productive than undisturbed lands, resulting in improved habitat for wildlife. I could not be prouder of our team for continuing to deliver innovative reclamation results consistent with Jonah’s core values. They demonstrate that responsible energy development and conservation efforts are compatible.”
This is the second award given to Jonah Energy by ASRS in recent years. The Society named Jonah Energy Reclamation Specialist as its “Reclamationist of the Year” in 2021. Sorenson was the first, and remains the only, recipient from the oil and gas industry in the 37-year history of the award.
“I am really pleased to see Jonah Energy receive this award,” said Brian Nesvik, Executive Director, Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust. “They have been a leader in reclamation locally, statewide and nationally. This is so well deserved, and another example of industry working with conservation to develop minerals in a responsible manner.”
In addition to leadership in reclamation associated with oil and gas development in the western US, Jonah Energy is also a recognized leader in emission reductions and habitat conservation.
About Jonah Energy LLC
Jonah Energy is an oil and gas exploration and development company operating in the Jonah and Pinedale Fields in Wyoming. The company is one of the largest privately held natural gas producers in the US and focuses on producing natural gas in an environmentally responsible manner.
About ASRS
The American Society of Reclamation Sciences (ASRS) is a professional society of international prominence, including members from 20 countries. ASRS’s professional interests include all aspects of land reclamation and the protection and enhancement of soil and water resources, regardless of the source of the disturbance.
