A new rule is intended to balance development, taxpayer returns, and environmental protection. The Department of the Interior announced a final rule that updates the Bureau of Land…
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Administration Restricts Alaska Drilling and Mining
President Biden’s administration continues to pursue its conservation agenda. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has designated millions of acres in Alaska off-limits for oil drilling and critical…
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Interior Distributes Gulf Energy Revenues
GOMESA funds support coastal conservation and resilience projects in Gulf states. The Department of the Interior announced the distribution of over $353.6 million in energy revenues from fiscal…
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Energy Department Cancels Oil Purchases for Strategic Petroleum Reserve
The administration cites high oil prices for the delay in refilling low stock. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced it has canceled two upcoming oil purchases that would…
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Interior Halts Drilling and Mining in the Thompson Divide
Secretary Haaland announces the finalized rule that will preserve 221,898 acres in central Colorado for 20 years. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced Wednesday that it is…
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U.S. Coast Guard Reports Progress on Oil Spill Clean-Up
The spill was reported near one of two drilling platforms over 2 miles from shore. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that there was no apparent oil sheen on…
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Interior Department Awards Grants to Clean Up Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells
The funding is allotted under infrastructure legislation. The Department of the Interior announced guidance for states, offering up to $30 million in matching grant funds under the Bipartisan…
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DOJ Charges Individuals in Iran’s Oil Trafficking Network
U.S. scrutiny has intensified during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced multiple charges against seven defendants allegedly linked to Iran’s oil trafficking network. While petroleum…
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Energy Department Seeks Proposals for Infrastructure Security
The energy secretary says the funding is to ensure the nation’s “energy infrastructure can withstand emerging threats.“ The U.S. Department of Energy’s Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response…
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DOJ Organizes First U.S. Trial in Oil Bribery Scheme
A former employee of Vitol was charged with bribing Ecuadorian officials. The Department of Justice (DOJ) brought its first individual to trial this week as part of a…
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