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BLM to Issue Leases for 2019 Oil and Gas Lease Sales in New Mexico
February 4, 2025
The Bureau of Land Management will issue leases effective February 1 for 17 oil and gas parcels totaling 6,259 acres in the Farmington and Rio Puerco field offices in New Mexico. BLM offered the acres for lease in March and
Video: Trump Signs Order to Slash Federal Regulations After Burgum Confirmed as Interior Secretary
February 4, 2025
President Donald Trump last week signed an executive order to significantly roll back federal regulations, mandating that for each new regulation issued, at least ten prior regulations must be identified for elimination. Trump was joined in the Oval Office by
Senate Confirms Chris Wright as Energy Secretary
February 4, 2025
The Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright to serve as energy secretary, a key post to promote President Donald Trump’s efforts to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market. Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, has been one of
Lee Zeldin Sworn in as 17th EPA Administrator
February 3, 2025
On January 29, 2025, Lee Zeldin was sworn in as the 17th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Administrator Zeldin will work closely with the dedicated career officials at the agency to fulfill the agency’s mission to protect human
Interior Department Advances Restoration of Historic Names Honoring American Greatness
February 3, 2025
In accordance with President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive order, the Department of the Interior has implemented the name restorations that honor the legacy of American greatness, with efforts already underway. As directed by the President, the Gulf of Mexico
FERC Reinstates Certificate for Williams’ Transco Regional Energy Access Expansion
January 31, 2025
Williams said the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order on remand reinstating certificate and abandonment authorization to Transco for the Regional Energy Access Expansion (REA). The order reinstates the certificate for REA as issued in its original certificate
Senate Confirms Burgum to Usher in America’s Golden Age of Land Management
January 31, 2025
The Senate confirmed former North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum to serve as the 55th secretary of the Department of the Interior Thursday night with a vote of 79 to 18. Burgum was recommended for confirmation by an 18-2 vote
Matador Resources Appoints Paul Harvey to Its Board of Directors
January 31, 2025
Matador Resources has appointed Paul Harvey to its board of directors. “Paul’s experience working with retail investors and family offices will bring valuable insights to the board,” said Joseph Wm. Foran, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. “Paul
Texas Oilfield Accident at Permian Resources Well Site Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
January 30, 2025
One man was killed and two others were injured at an oilfield in Texas on Monday where ProPetro Services was conducting fracking operations at a well site owned by Permian Resources Corp. Edward Rodriguez, 45, died after a pressurized device
Elk Range Royalties Expands Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of Permian, Eagle Ford Assets
January 30, 2025
Elk Range Royalties has acquired Newton Financial Corporation, Concord Oil Company, and Mission Oil Company, who collectively own a substantial mineral and royalty interest asset spanning the Permian and Eagle Ford basins. This strategic transaction expands Elk Range’s footprint across
