Gordon to lead trade mission to Japan and Taiwan

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is joining key state and University of Wyoming officials as well as energy sector leaders in a trade mission to Taiwan and Japan.

The trade mission is part of Gordon’s ongoing effort to expand the markets of Wyoming’s core industries, according to a news release from his office.

The Wyoming trade delegation will promote the state’s gas, coal and rare earth minerals.

In addition to meeting with key government leaders and visiting with companies interested in Wyoming products, the governor and his delegation will attend a reception at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence.

“These are important markets that can have direct impacts on Wyoming’s economic future,” Gordon said in the release. “This trade mission is about expanding the reach of our state’s core industries into new markets, and finding additional partners for these ongoing efforts.”

Joining Gordon as members of the Wyoming trade delegation are Rob Creager, executive director of the Wyoming Energy Authority; Holly Krutka, director of the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources; University of Wyoming professor Jinke Tang; and Vice President of Jonah Energy Paul Ulrich.

This story was published on April 17, 2025.