Trump Signs Orders to Expedite Oil, Gas Pipeline Approvals

Oil and Gas Lease Sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas Generates Nearly $139 Million

The Bureau of Land Management on Aug. 20 announced the completion of a quarterly oil and gas lease sale offering 25 parcels across New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, covering 20,000 acres of federal land, generating $139 million in total receipts. The sale was conducted under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which reset the…...

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U.S. Energy Department Awards $500 Million for Critical Minerals and Battery Projects

The U.S. Energy Department on Aug. 20 awarded $500 million to seven projects to expand domestic processing of critical minerals, battery manufacturing, and recycling capacity, advancing the Trump administration’s effort to strengthen U.S. supply chains for materials essential to energy production, manufacturing, and national security. The funding, announced through the Office of Critical Minerals and…...