U.S. moves to allow oil and gas drilling across 13 million acres in Alaska
- The Trump administration plans to open over 13 million acres in Alaska for oil and gas drilling by rolling back a Biden-era rule, according to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
- The reversal aims to restore energy independence and economic growth while removing barriers to responsible development, as stated by the Department of the Interior.
- Burgum emphasized that these changes aim to enhance energy independence and economic growth while ensuring responsible resource management.
- The move is expected to significantly benefit the U.S. economy and energy markets, allowing access to billions of barrels of oil and trillions of cubic feet of gas.
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Massive Oil Reserve Back in Play After Trump Lifts Biden Clampdown
The Trump administration is reversing Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas development in Alaska, reopening over 13 million acres for energy production. The move is part of a broader effort to prioritize domestic energy security and economic growth. Key Facts: The Trump administration is rolling back a 2024 Biden-era rule that blocked drilling on 13.3 million acres in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announce…
Trump administration to open 13 million Alaska acres to mining, drilling
The Trump administration is planning to open millions of acres in Alaska for new oil and gas development by rolling back a Biden-era rule that Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum says prioritized "obstruction over production." The announcement comes after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in 2024 "significantly expanded procedural requirements and created a presumption against oil and gas activity in approximately 13 million acres" of the Na…
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