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Secretary Burgum Emphasizes Critical Role of Gulf of America Energy Production Following Endangered Species Committee Meeting

03/31/2026

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum released a statement following the Endangered Species Committee meeting to highlight the critical role of energy development in the Gulf of America. The Secretary emphasized that sustained oil and gas production in the region is essential to U.S. national security and economic stability, and cautioned that critical energy operations should not be jeopardized by the threat of disruptive litigation.

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Interior Department Makes Record Breaking Disbursement of $460.9 Million to Gulf of America States

03/27/2026

The Department of the Interior today announced a record $460.9 million in energy revenue for the four Gulf of America energy-producing states — Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas — along with their coastal counties and parishes. The disbursement underscores the Trump administration’s focus on expanding American energy production, strengthening U.S. energy independence and ensuring coastal communities see direct benefits from offshore development. 

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