Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses the Department of Interior’s new oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America and a rule revision aimed at cost-saving measures for private firms. The rule will deregulate a previous rule to bolster Gulf Coast oil and gas production.
Key Points
Rule revision aimed at cost-saving measures for private firms
Focus on redirecting capital towards leasing, exploration, and production
Supportive of American energy dominance
Pros
Lower startup costs for energy firms
Financially protecting the American taxpayer
Strengthening domestic energy security
Cons
Possible environmental implications of deregulation