Biden's Pause On New Oil And Gas Leasing 'Will Not Significantly Impact' The Industry
Updated Jan 27, 2021 Bidenâs Pause On New Oil And Gas Leasing âWill Not Significantly Impactâ The Industry The executive order, part of a suite of climate actions, could set the stage for bigger policies down the road. By Alexander C. Kaufman and Chris D'Angelo On Wednesday, President Joe Biden is set to temporarily suspend all new oil and gas leasing on federal lands pending an administrative review, part of an early blitz of executive orders seeking to undo former President Donald Trumpâs denialist legacy on climate. Although the move is a first step toward Bidenâ...