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Trump administration approves ultradeep-water oil drilling plan

BP’s Kaskida project is expected to produce 80,000 barrels of oil per day from six wells starting in 2029, approved to boost U.S. fossil fuel output amid global energy concerns.

The Trump administration on Friday approved a $5 billion oil drilling project in ultradeep waters of the Gulf of Mexico over protests from Democrats and environmental activists who said the venture posed significant risks to wildlife and communities.

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald broke the news in on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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