1(st) NRG Corp. announced the start of development on eight locations in Wyoming's Powder River Basin where it holds 100% of the working interest before payout. These shallow locations are approximately 1,900 feet in depth, and characterized by what it believes to be low geologic risk and a repeatable development opportunity.

The operations offset existing wells, all of which have developed coal seams in the Schwartz, Anderson, Canyon, Cook and Wall formations. Successful implementation of this plan would significantly increase company's production and revenues.