offshore drilling
Trump Administration Proposes Major Expansion of Offshore Oil Drilling Along West Coast and Arctic Regions
Nov 21, 2025 05:51 pm CST
The Trump administration has unveiled a comprehensive plan to significantly expand offshore oil and gas drilling, proposing up to 34 lease sales including new areas along the West Coast and in Arctic waters. This draft blueprint would replace Biden's limited three-auction plan, though it faces strong opposition from environmental groups and coastal state leaders.
Trump Administration Proposes Major Expansion of Offshore Oil Drilling in Protected Coastal Waters
Nov 21, 2025 02:30 pm CST
The Trump administration has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand offshore oil drilling, proposing up to 34 lease sales including in previously protected waters near Florida, California, and Alaska. Environmental groups and coastal state leaders are preparing challenges, citing risks to marine ecosystems, tourism, and fishing industries. The proposal would replace Biden-era restrictions and open over 1 billion acres to energy exploration, though it faces significant regulatory hurdles and public review before implementation.