United States offshore drilling debate: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Interior Moves to Ease Arctic Offshore Drilling Rules

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of the Interior proposed easing parts of the federal framework governing exploratory oil and gas drilling on Alaska’s Arctic Outer Continental Shelf, seeking to …

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Record Gulf Energy Payments Raise Stakes for Coastal States

March 30, 2026March 29, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gulf Coast states and local governments will receive a record $460.9 million in federal offshore energy revenue, providing funding for infrastructure, coastal restoration, and local economies tied …