The U.S. oil and gas industry reacted with dismay and the first of perhaps multiple lawsuits Wednesday ahead of an executive order (EO) by President Biden directing the Department of the Interior (DOI) to pause new oil and natural gas leasing on federal lands and offshore waters. The EO published Wednesday afternoon follows a 60-day…
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Trump Administration Reportedly Tabling Offshore Drilling Expansion Indefinitely
A proposal to expand offshore oil and natural gas drilling has been tabled indefinitely, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt reportedly said on Thursday.

Trump to Tap Acting Interior Chief Bernhardt to Succeed Zinke
President Trump said he plans to nominate David Bernhardt to lead the Department of Interior in an official capacity.
Energy Industry Supporter Bernhardt Reportedly Eyed to Replace Zinke at Interior
Department of Interior Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt is said to be on the short list to take over after embattled Interior chief Ryan Zinke, who is facing a litany of congressional investigations, told President Trump over the weekend that he is stepping down.
Trump Eyeing Several Oil, Gas Industry Backers to Replace Zinke at Interior
Department of Interior Deputy Secretary David Bernhardt is said to be on the short list to take over after embattled Interior chief Ryan Zinke, who is facing a litany of congressional investigations, told President Trump over the weekend that he is stepping down.

Federal Land Revenue Surges $400M in 2017, Boosted by Oil, Gas Production
Increased oil and natural gas production, as well as regulatory reform and other factors, led to a $400 million surge in economic output on federal lands during the first year of the Trump administration, according to a report by the Interior Department.
Increased Oil, Gas Production Boosts Interior Lands Revenue by $400M in 2017
Increased oil and natural gas production, as well as regulatory reform and other factors, led to a $400 million surge in economic output on federal lands during the first year of the Trump administration, according to a report by the Interior Department.
Interior Embracing Transparency, ‘Best Available Science’ in Rulemaking
The Interior Department has ordered its bureaus and offices to base its decisions “on the best available science,” and to make any scientific data, analyses and methodologies used for a rulemaking available to the public.
Interior Deferring to States, Reviewing Fish, Wildlife Protections
In a development sure to impact the oil and gas industry, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said state regulatory agencies should have a higher profile in protecting fish and wildlife, and asked his department to identify federal regulations that are more restrictive than those enacted by states.
Massive Reorganization of Interior Proposed by Trump Administration
Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Ryan Zinke said a massive reorganization is being considered for the agency, which may include managing federal lands by watersheds rather than political borders, and through relocating employees to field offices across the country.