Bureau of Ocean Energy Management releases draft for oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico, facing mixed reactions.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a draft environmental impact statement for oil and gas leasing in the Gulf of Mexico, paving the way for the first lease sale in the 2024-2029 program. The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) supports this move, highlighting the Gulf's importance for energy security and economic growth. However, NOIA urges Congress and the new administration to reassess the limited schedule of only three lease sales planned over the next five years.

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