Will Trump’s Push to Drill on California Public Lands Be More Successful This Time Around?

Will Trump’s Push to Drill on California Public Lands be More Successful This Time Around?

The BLM has revived its effort to open more of California’s public lands to oil extraction. But its strategy has changed little since the agency’s earlier attempt in 2019 and drillers may not be interested.By Blanca BegertWhile President Donald Trump pursues Venezuelan oil reserves abroad, his administration continues to double down on efforts to expand drilling in the United States, most recently in California.

BLM seeks public comment on federal land drilling proposal | Gilroy Dispatch | Gilroy, California

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on proposed management updates for oil and gas leasing and development on public lands in Santa Clara, San Benito, Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, as well as portions of Fresno, Merced and San Joaquin counties. The effort aligns with BLM Secretary’s Order 3418, which supports President Trump’s call for “Unleashing American Energy,” aimed at increasing ene…

BLM seeks public comment on federal land drilling proposal

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on proposed management updates for oil and gas leasing and development on public lands in Santa Clara, San Benito, Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, as well as portions of Fresno, Merced and San Joaquin counties. The effort aligns with BLM Secretary’s Order 3418, which supports President Trump’s call for “Unleashing American Energy,” aimed at increasing ene…