…from the 1970s and ’80s, and industry and other drilling supporters consider them too low. The Obama administration has approved seismic testing to get a better idea of how much oil and gas lie beneath the Atlantic. The testing could begin this spring. Along with the proposed leasing plan, BOEM…
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Agreement Reached on Petrel Status
…as well as oil and gas development. President Barack Obama recently opened the Atlantic Coast to seismic exploration activities for oil and gas, and the Department of the Interior is reviewing 10 applications for permits. The administration has also proposed a plan to offer an area off the mid-Atlantic for…
Wind: The Other Energy Resource
…are considered the most promising wind energy resource in the mid-Atlantic region. Other Stories Today A Long, Winding Road Laws Governing Drilling Off N.C. An Offshore Timeline Seismic Surveys: Advantages and Controversy Because wind is an energy resource, BOEM is responsible for overseeing its development. Similar to the oil and…