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Under Pressure, Biden Opts For Minimum Acreage Possible In Drilling Decision


Published on 2024-12-10 10:41:45 - MSN
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  • The Biden administration announced on Monday it will proceed with the smallest possible oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This move barely meets the mandates set by Congress,

President Joe Biden, facing significant political pressure, has decided to offer the minimum amount of acreage required by law for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. This decision comes as part of the administration's latest offshore oil and gas leasing program, which includes just three lease sales over the next five years, the fewest ever offered. This move is seen as an attempt to balance the demands of environmental groups pushing for a reduction in fossil fuel dependency with the economic interests of oil-producing states and industries. Critics from both sides are vocal; environmentalists argue that any new drilling contradicts climate goals, while oil industry advocates and some politicians claim that limiting drilling could lead to higher energy prices and job losses. This decision reflects Biden's broader strategy to transition towards renewable energy while still adhering to legal obligations that mandate periodic lease sales.

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