Biden administration approves limited development of Alaska's Willow oil project

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36. The Alaska wells aren't "offshore"

The big $$$ is the Gulf Of Mexico wells "offshore". The infrastructure is easier to deal with in the warm bathwater.

Ironically, Rubio and Scott wanted to keep "offshore" GOM drilling away from Florida - https://www.rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2021/7/rubio-introduces-american-shores-protection-act

Rubio Introduces American Shores Protection Act
Jul 26 2021


Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the American Shores Protection Act to codify the moratorium on oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Florida that was put in place by a September 8, 2020 Executive Order by then-President Trump. Under the legislation, the moratorium would be in place for the Eastern Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic until 2032.

Congressman Michael Waltz (R-FL) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“From beautiful beaches that draw tourists from around the world to housing critical military infrastructure, Florida’s coastlines are vital to our state and national economies,” Rubio said. “Protecting Florida’s unique coasts and vital military assets has long been a priority of mine. I am grateful for the steps taken by the Trump Administration to ensure the existing moratorium in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico remains in place beyond 2022, but we must do more. This legislation would solidify the protections that President Trump implemented, ensuring that both of Florida’s coasts will remain safe from executive action to revoke the moratorium.”

“As Governor of Florida, I fought for and secured a commitment from the Trump administration to ban oil drilling off Florida’s coasts,” Scott said. “While I’m glad the moratorium on drilling was extended for another 10 years under the Trump Administration, it’s time to codify this ban into law. I’m proud to join Senator Rubio in this important fight to preserve and protect Florida’s natural resources for generations to come.”

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