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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GAO Seeks Cybersecurity in Oil and Gas Infrastructure
New report finds Interior Department has not taken sufficient protective steps. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued its report titled “Offshore Oil and Gas Strategy Urgently Needed…
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Interior Disburses $21 Billion in Clean Energy Revenue
The energy created on federal lands and oceans funds key programs. The Department of the Interior (DOI) disbursed the $21.53 billion in revenue generated from energy production on…
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President Considers Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
The Interior secretary says, “Floating wind has incredible potential.” President Biden and others in the administration are seeking to develop additional offshore wind energy in deeper waters and…
Read MoreGulf 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…
Read MorePresident 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 MoreDOE to Develop Offshore Wind Supply Chain Roadmap
Part of Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership. Last week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to develop an offshore wind supply chain roadmap. The agency will…
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Interior to Conduct Review of Maryland Offshore Wind
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management begins assessments. The Department of the Interior announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will begin the task of assessing an area…
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DOI Issues Proposed Sale Notice for California Offshore Wind
First west coast offshore wind lease proposed. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has proposed two areas off the coast of California to lease for offshore wind energy.…
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