First-ever Gulf of Mexico offshore wind energy lease sale announced by US Interior Department

First-ever Gulf of Mexico offshore wind energy lease sale announced by US Interior Department

The US Department of the Interior (DOI) declared it will stage the first-ever offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. This move propels the Biden-Harris administration’s agenda to achieve 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy by 2030 and accomplish a carbon-free electricity sector by 2035. Slated for August 29, 2023, the […]

Revisions on deck for BLM’s oil and gas leasing program to benefit taxpayers and protect resources

Revisions on deck for BLM’s oil and gas leasing program to benefit taxpayers and protect resources

The US Department of the Interior has unveiled a proposal to revise the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) oil and gas leasing regulations, intending to balance development with the protection of wildlife habitats and cultural sites. The proposed changes aim to bring fiscal fairness to taxpayers and discourage speculative or irresponsible entities by revising outdated […]