US EditionTrump administration proposal would lift Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling
- The Trump administration sought to reverse Biden-era limitations on oil and gas exploration within Alaska's 23-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve to promote greater development in the region.
- This proposal responds to a 2024 rule finalized under Biden that banned leasing on about 13 million acres to protect wildlife habitats and Indigenous ways of life.
- At a town hall in Utqiagvik on June 1, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revealed the shift in policy, highlighting the importance of responsible development to bolster American energy security and maintain local revenue sources.
- The reserve contains approximately 8.7 billion barrels of oil that can be extracted, and Burgum emphasized that the new approach aims to realign energy policies and secure the nation’s energy prospects.
- The proposal opens a public comment period and signals a possible rapid reversal of leasing bans, aiming to boost domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign fuels.
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1. Views on Trump administration energy policies and priorities
The Trump administration has taken a number of actions to promote the development and use of fossil fuels and reduce support for renewable energy. This includes a push to increase drilling for oil and natural gas on federal lands and an executive order pausing approvals and permits for wind energy projects, including offshore wind. Where […] The post 1. Views on Trump administration energy policies and priorities appeared first on Pew Research C…
Even The Largest Oil And Gas Hubs Oppose Drilling In The Arctic
One of the last untouched ecosystems in the United States, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge spans over 19 million acres in northeastern Alaska, and is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including polar bears, caribou, arctic foxes, and migratory birds. It is also believed to hold substantial oil and gas reserves, and has been at the center of a decades-long debate between conservation and energy development. Just 33% of Americans support ex…
Trump Keeps Focus On America’s Energy Production
From the Daily Caller News Foundation By David Blackmon America’s energy landscape continues to shift under President Trump’s second term, and developments of just the past few days underscore a pragmatic pivot in U.S. energy policy. From Alaska’s oil fields to Illinois’ nuclear reactors, the focus is clear: energy security, economic growth, and cutting through the climate alarm-driven fog of the past administration. A pair of major developments…
America Needs Oil Exploration in Alaska
America faces an energy emergency—namely, a weakening electricity grid with the potential for blackouts. That’s why President Donald Trump has proposed rescinding a Biden-era rule that closed the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska to oil and natural gas exploration, after allowing exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve earlier this year. Current U.S. electricity supplies are inadequate. As more wind and solar are added to the grid…
Comment: Drilling in Alaska tough enough; Trump isn’t helping
HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Despite his drill-baby-drill promises, Trumps’ trade and energy policies are working against him. Comment: Drilling in Alaska tough enough; Trump isn’t helping Wire Service
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