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…
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Administration Cancels Oil and Gas Drilling Leases
Gulf of Mexico and Alaska Coast are affected. President Biden’s administration canceled plans to auction drilling rights in three regions off the U.S. coastline later this year, adding…
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DOI 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…
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Interior Announces Largest Competitive Lease Sale
Six companies rent 488,000 acres for offshore wind. The Department of the Interior announced that six companies won bids distributing leases for 488,000 acres of offshore wind energy…
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…
Read MoreInterior Approves Second Offshore-Wind Project
Turbines off the coast of Rhode Island are expected to generate 130 megawatts. Last week, the Department of the Interior announced that it had approved a new offshore…
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Interior Secretary Visits UK Offshore Wind Sites
Promotes Biden Administration’s goal of 30 gigawatts of new offshore wind power. Secretary Haaland traveled to Aberdeen, Scottland, on Wednesday to meet with local government and industry representatives…
Read MoreBOEM 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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Interior Secretary Announces Wind Leasing Goals
She hopes for up to seven offshore sales for wind projects by 2025. On Wednesday, the Department of the Interior announced goals for wind leasing. Secretary Deb Haaland…
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Interior Announces Next Steps for NC Wind Project
Environmental review approved for the offshore project. On Thursday, the Department of the Interior announced that progress had been made on a new offshore wind energy production project…
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