The Los Angeles (LA) City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a motion to prohibit drilling new oil and gas wells, phase out production from existing wells, and establish a plan for plugging and remediating all wells in the city. “From Wilmington to the San Fernando Valley, gas drilling and oil wells have disproportionately affected the…
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Oil, Natural Gas Industry Facing Higher Costs, Scrutiny in Federal Auctions
The U.S. oil and natural gas industry need not fear a federal drilling ban — for now — but royalty rates may be hiked for the first time in a century and leasing terms could be tightened based on an analysis by the Department of Interior. After taking office in January, President Biden issued Executive…
November 29, 2021