Officials refused to testify about the impact of offshore wind farms on wildlife and the environment. Representative Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey said a “green-energy” giant company…
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DOI Finalizes Offshore Renewable Energy Regulations
The Interior Department works to improve workplace safety and transfers regulations to a new bureau. Last week, the Department of the Interior (DOI) finalized the transfer of offshore…
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BOEM Proposes Updated Oceanic Clean Energy Regulations
Bureau set to streamline internal processes and enhance compliance provisions. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management recently proposed updates to the regulations for clean energy development on the…
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Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sales Reinstated
Action in compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act. The Department of the Interior reinstated an offshore oil and gas lease sale that was invalidated by a federal judge…
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16 Bidders Participate in BOEM Offshore Wind Auction
Two leased zones for wind energy development. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its auction last week for two leases zoned for offshore wind energy in…
Read MoreDOI to Hold Wind Energy Auction in May
Two areas of the Carolinas will be available for lease. The Department of the Interior announced the completion of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s environmental review of…
Read MoreInterior Reviews 30 Million Acres for Offshore Wind Farms
Bureau of Ocean Management to narrow area “based on stakeholder and ocean user input.” The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the preparation of an environmental assessment…
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BOEM Promotes Offshore Wind Generation Plan
Director of Ocean Energy Management outlines plan to produce 30 gigawatts of power. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced its role in support of President…
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Offshore Wind Project Environmental Review Completed
Interior Department making progress on president’s renewable energy goals. This week the Department of the Interior reported the completion of environmental analysis of an 800-megawatt wind energy project off…
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Interior Resumes Offshore Wind Energy Review Process
New Project would double the current output. The Department of the Interior announced on Monday that under President Biden’s administration, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) would…
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