Offshore Leasing - Shale Directories

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
Blog
December 3, 2025

The Latest 5 Year Leasing Plan Is Almost Here, And Its Needed Now More Than Ever

For nearly three years, offshore energy producers, Gulf Coast workers and state leaders have urged Washington to restore clarity and predictability to U.S.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
Blog
February 20, 2025

Congress: Offshore Production Critical to Energy Security

In one of the House Committee on Natural Resources’ first oversight hearings, a subcommittee held a hearing focused on restoring American energy dominance through offshore oil and natural gas development – highlighting the continued shift in tone in the new Congress and Administration.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
Blog
November 2, 2023

Industry Pushes Back On Continued Offshore Leasing Obstruction

Trade groups including the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and the American Petroleum Institute (API) submitted comments this week to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) urging the Biden administration to remove continued barriers to offshore energy production.

Joe Barone, Shale Directories
Blog
October 10, 2023

More (Bad) Broken Records: Offshore Permits Hit 19-Year Low under Biden Admin

The Biden administration has approved a record low number of new offshore oil wells, according to a new data analysis by E&E News, adding to a long list of antagonistic moves against the oil and gas industry.