Reinstating blowout prevention systems for underwater wells. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced a final rule for offshore oil and gas worker safety standards. This rule reinstates…
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Interior Announces First Gulf of Mexico Off-Shore Lease Auction
Auction for off-shore wind development includes areas off Louisiana and Texas coasts. The Department of the Interior scheduled the auction date for the first offshore wind leases in…
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BOEM Identifies Potential Offshore Wind Lease Location in Northeast
Public comment is open for 45 days after the announcement. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) recently announced an area in the Gulf of Maine that has…
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Offshore Wind Proposal Competes with Military Training Facilities
Defense Department reports a “large portion” of potential wind lease areas conflict with operations. The Department of Defense released its completed assessment this week of offshore wind lease…
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Offshore Energy Company Called Out by Congressman
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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Floating Offshore Wind Shot Summit Held
Multiple federal agencies support transmission study and partner with research facilities. The Department of Energy announced multiple efforts to move forward with floating offshore wind development. Secretary of…
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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…
Read MoreDOI 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…
Read MoreBOEM 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…
Read MoreFive Winners Announced for California Offshore Wind Auction
The highest combined bids exceed $757.1 million in lease sales. The Department of the Interior announced the winners of the auction for five offshore wind leases near California.…
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