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POLITICO Energy
Can Trump reverse Biden’s new offshore drilling ban?
Jan 7, 2025
The Biden administration's new ban on offshore drilling has sparked significant debate. Experts discuss how this move aligns with climate goals but may have limited effects on energy production. With Trump set to take office, there's speculation on how he might address this ban and push for his energy agenda. The Republican Party is strategizing ways to reverse the ban, facing both historical obstacles and internal divisions. Key insights reveal the complexities of navigating energy policy during a presidential transition.
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- Biden's offshore drilling ban is a major conservation effort that may limit Trump's energy agenda despite minimal interest in the restricted areas.
- Historical legal frameworks and opposition from some coastal governors could hinder Trump's efforts to reverse Biden's drilling ban effectively.
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Biden's Offshore Drilling Ban
President Biden's recent decision to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters is a significant move designed to enhance his climate credentials as he prepares to leave office. This action involves taking 625 million acres of federal waters off the table for future oil and gas development, marking one of the largest conservation efforts by any U.S. administration. However, the areas affected by this ban are largely insignificant for current oil and gas production, as the main production activities are concentrated in the western and central Gulf of Mexico, which remain untouched by the restrictions. The ban may strategically hinder the incoming Trump administration's energy agenda, as it limits access to new drilling opportunities that Trump had promised to expand upon during his campaign.
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