Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior
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Interior Department Pauses Offshore Wind Approvals for Regulatory Review
BOEM and BSEE to assess rules, environmental impacts, and energy reliability under updated federal directives. The Department of the Interior announced an extensive review of offshore wind energy…
Read MoreBOEM Cancels 3.5 Million Acres of Offshore Wind Leases
The president’s administration continues to reduce green energy projects while boosting oil, gas, and coal. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management began canceling 3.5 million acres worth of…
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Interior Department Seeks to Recover Critical Minerals from Mine Waste
The agency states, “Mine waste holds untapped supplies of minerals essential for U.S. technology and national security.” The Department of the Interior has launched an effort to recover…
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Bureau of Land Management Seeks Public Input on Utah Coal Exploration Plan
The proposed drilling project in Sanpete County is part of a national initiative to boost U.S. coal production. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opened a 30-day public…
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President Trump Enforces Solar, Wind Funding Cuts in Executive Order
The order strengthens funding cuts passed by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. President Donald Trump issued an executive order to strengthen the implementation of federal funding cuts…
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U.S. and Israel Partner to Advance AI and Energy Collaboration
New agreement seeks to boost innovation, security, and resource efficiency across both nations. The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Energy, led by Secretaries Doug Burgum and Chris…
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Interior Allocates Funding to Reclaim Abandoned Coal Mines
States and Tribes to lead projects restoring land and water in historic mining regions. The Department of the Interior recently announced nearly $725 million in funding for fiscal…
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USGS Reports Untapped Oil and Gas Reserves on U.S. Public Lands
Interior Department estimates show enough domestic resources to supply the nation’s oil and gas needs for years, highlighting the impact of evolving energy technology. The U.S. Department of…
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BSEE to Lead Decommissioning in Chumash Marine Sanctuary
The shift in oversight intends to streamline offshore oil platform removal while protecting marine ecosystems The Department of the Interior assigned the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement…
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