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State, Federal Governments Move Toward Wind Energy Leasing in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law

Within the first six weeks of 2022, both state and federal governments have taken steps toward offshore wind energy development off the coast of Louisiana. The development of offshore wind energy would aid in meeting the State’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Communications include firm news, insights, and events.

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First-Ever Gulf of Mexico Wind Auction Results in Only 1 Wind Lease Offshore Louisiana. What Happens Next?

The Energy Law

Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) held its long-anticipated offshore wind lease sale for the federal Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. million winning bid for the lease area offshore Louisiana, submitted by the provisional winner, RWE Offshore US Gulf, LLC (RWE).

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Department of Interior Takes Steps to Update Offshore Wind Regulatory Scheme

The Energy Law

In advance of holding an offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico, which is expected this summer, the Department of Interior recently took several steps to update the offshore wind regulatory framework. The regulations transferred to BSEE include those governing the oversight of facility design, fabrication, and installation.

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Libya launches first oil exploration bid round in 17 years

Oil & Gas 360º

The Libyan government has officially launched the 2025 bid round for oil exploration, a long-anticipated move that marks a significant milestone in the countrys efforts to revitalize its energy industry. This increase in production from existing fields underscores the countrys commitment to stabilizing and expanding its energy supply.

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GMIS 2024 and industrial safety manifesto launch

Oilholics Synonymous Report

In line with this thinking, a first-of-its-kind Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety was launched at the event to widespread recognition and support from leaders and experts across the global industrial ecosystem. An exciting event agenda also saw several topics of interest deliberated throughout the day-long event.

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United States Court of Appeals Finds BOEM Environmental Impact Statement Deficient, But Declines to Vacate Leases Issued in 2018 Offshore Lease Sales

The Energy Law

In a recent opinion released by the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the court declined to vacate a deficient environmental impact statement (“EIS”) prepared in connection with two offshore lease sales held in 2018, the records of decision announcing the sales, or the leases issued.

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Wind Energy Development in the Gulf of Mexico

The Energy Law

This is the first in a series of articles in which Liskow’s offshore team will discuss the regulatory framework for wind energy projects in federal waters and highlight legal issues pertinent to this dynamic area. To date, the development of offshore wind in federal waters has largely been limited to the east coast. 556.400; 30 C.F.R.

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