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Biden Suspends Leases in ANWR, But Supports Other Arctic Drilling
ANWR leases have been suspended by the Biden administration, but new production will move forward in the NPR-A.

Biden’s Executive Orders on Energy and Climate
The long list of executive orders signed by President Biden represent a significant shift in policy from his predecessor—and a recognition it has little time to waste.

Last Minute Push for Alaska’s ANWR Won’t Stave Off Decline
Alaska’s oil industry faces an uncertain future with poor economics, a shrinking pool of capital, and the prospect of tightening environmental policy.

GOP Tax Bill Opens Area 1002 in ANWR for Drilling
Proponents of drilling in ANWR say that the potential of Area 1002 is enormous, and oil from the region will be an important supply source to improve the country’s energy security.

Alaska, Area 1002, and U.S. Energy Security
Opening Area 1002—a small part of the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge—to oil exploration and development can reduce U.S. foreign import dependence.

New Oil Discovery Pivotal to Alaska’s Oil Future
The recent oil discovery on Alaska’s northern coast could reverse the state’s declining output and restore government coffers after revenue declined sharply from the collapse in oil prices.

With $4 Billion Deficit, Alaska Ponders an Economy Beyond Oil
The Governor of Alaska has proposed changes to how the state collects revenue, a recognition that the state’s best oil days are likely in the past.

Low Oil and Gas Prices Exacerbate Louisiana’s Economic Woes
States that are major oil and gas producers are seeing significant holes in their budgets in part due to low prices. One major player on this list is Louisiana, which has a long energy-rich history and is going through a severe fiscal crisis at the moment.

Despite Challenges, Hilcorp Moves Forward With Arctic Drilling Plans
Despite oil prices falling to levels not seen in more than a decade and Arctic drilling efforts halted by major companies such as Royal Dutch Shell, Houston-based Hilcorp’s latest proposal to build a gravel island for oil extraction off the shores of Alaska is still moving forward.

Low Oil Prices Undercut Arctic Oil Ambitions
Despite its potential, the Arctic will not likely see large-scale development in the near-to-medium term, if ever. The region’s remote location, lack of infrastructure, harsh conditions, and most importantly, the high-cost of drilling will continue to undermine Arctic oil drilling.