Trump admin approves Arctic offshore oil drilling project off Alaska’s coast

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Trump admin approves Arctic offshore oil drilling project off Alaska’s coast
The Hill, Oct 24, 2018,  Timothy Cama

The Trump administration approved a company’s plan Wednesday to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean north of Alaska, the first time oil would be produced from federal waters in the Arctic.

The approval from the Interior Department’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is conditional, and Hilcorp Energy Co. would still have to get other federal permits and abide by standards like restricting drilling seasons.

“Working with Alaska Native stakeholders, the Department of Interior is following through on President Trump’s promise of American energy dominance,” Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said in a statement.

"American energy dominance is good for the economy, the environment, and our national security. Responsibly developing our resources, in Alaska especially, will allow us to use our energy diplomatically to aid our allies and check our adversaries. That makes America stronger and more influential around the globe.”


More:  https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/412996-trump-admin-approves-arctic-offshore-oil-drilling-project-off

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http://libertyenergyproject.com/project-details/

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Finally!  This project has been in the works since 1982.

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