US to Launch Review of Future of Federal Oil Leasing Program Under Biden’s Order

US to Launch Review of Future of Federal Oil Leasing Program Under Biden’s Order
The operations floor of a drilling rig is seen from the control room on a lease owned by Oasis Petroleum in the Permian Basin near Wink, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2018. Nick Oxford/Reuters
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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President Joe Biden’s administration on Tuesday announced its upcoming review of the federal oil and gas program, per the president’s executive order.

The Interior Department said it would host a forum on March 25 that will feature industry representatives, labor and environmental justice organizations, natural resource advocates, and other experts.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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