First lease sale under new legislation lowers royalty rates and plans to boost domestic energy development The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in New Mexico has leased 16…
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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…
Read MorePresident 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…
Read MoreU.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…
Read MoreDOE Releases Oil from Strategic Reserve to Address Gulf Coast Supply Disruption
Exchange with ExxonMobil seeks to stabilize fuel availability amid refinery slowdown The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently approved the temporary exchange of up to 1 million barrels…
Read MorePresident Trump and Congress Consider Additional Sanctions on Russia
Legislators propose sanctions as Russia continues the war and spurns ceasefire discussions. Congress and President Donald Trump are preparing to increase pressure against Russia for its ongoing war…
Read MoreEnergy Secretary Announces Updated NEPA Procedures to Facilitate Permitting
The department published an interim rule that suspended all NEPA regulations and published new NEPA guidance. The Department of Energy announced updates to the National Environmental Policy Act…
Read MoreDOE Advances Nuclear Reactor Restart with Fourth Loan Disbursement
The agency issued $100 million to support Palisades Nuclear Plant Revival. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) disbursed over $100 million to Holtec International last month as part…
Read MoreUSGS 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…
Read MoreDOE Initiates Pilot Program to Accelerate Testing of Advanced Nuclear Reactors
The initiative plans to streamline reactor development by July 2026 under federal authorization. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a pilot program to fast-track the testing…
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