Intends to return energy independence to the U.S. Members of the House leadership on Tuesday unveiled a 200-page bill that Majority Leader Steve Scalise says is intended to…
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Wind Lease Sales Available for the Gulf of Mexico
The interior secretary says there is no time to waste. The Department of the Interior announced the first lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico for wind power…
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Low Mississippi River Water Levels Hamper Supply Chain
The lowest level in decades slows shipping lanes. Mayors of cities along the Mississippi River have requested federal assistance as the major conduit of freight has reached historically…
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Tropical Storm Ian Charts Uncertain Path Toward Florida
The storm is expected to build to hurricane strength. The National Hurricane Center is advising that the future strength and path of Tropical Storm Ian remains uncertain, more…
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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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Interior Seeks Input on New Offshore Wind Locations
The department has identified two potential lease areas in Gulf of Mexico. Last week, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management opened up two potential offshore wind lease areas…
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President to Pursue Gulf of Mexico Wind Energy
Project expected to generate power enough for 3 million homes. The White House announced on Wednesday that President Biden’s administration will pursue the development of offshore wind energy…
Read MoreInterior Distributes $252 Million to Oil State Coastal Restorations
Annual funding distributed through oil revenue-sharing model. The Department of the Interior recently distributed $252 million to Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas for coastal conservation projects. These four…
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Interior 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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Interior Expands Offshore Wind Production
Creating new power production turbines in Gulf of Mexico gathering interest from companies. The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday that it would begin to expand the…
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