The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday released its offshore leasing schedule under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, garnering support from several energy sector agencies.
“A predictable leasing schedule means more American energy, more American jobs, and stronger U.S. security,” said Energy Workforce President Tim Tarpley. “Offshore development doesn’t just power the Gulf, it powers the entire nation. Every single state benefits from the supply chains, workforce, and revenue that come from offshore energy. With this schedule in place, America can keep leading, keep investing, and keep energy affordable.”
“This week’s announcement restores the stability needed to keep America’s offshore energy future strong,” added National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito. “A clear, long-term schedule of lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska’s Cook Inlet gives companies the certainty to invest, sustaining jobs and strengthening U.S. energy security.
“This leasing schedule reaches far beyond the Gulf coast,” Milito added. “Offshore energy supports workers and supply chains in every state, while revenues fund programs like the Land and Water Conservation Fund delivering resources to every county in every state in America. With this schedule in place, the Gulf of America will continue to anchor our economy, bolster national security, and support communities across all 50 states.”
