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Tag Archives: Gulf of Mexico

Vitter Calls on White House to Account for “Scientific Misconduct” in Federal Agencies

Energy & Environment, Featured, Pelican Site FeaturedBy Kevin MooneyNovember 16, 2011Leave a comment

U.S. Department of Interior officials manipulated and altered summary language attached to report to make it appear as though engineers endorsed the Gulf moratorium when in fact they had not, an Inspector General investigation has concluded.

20 More Oil Rigs Could Leave the Gulf Unless Permitting Is Increased

Energy & Environment, Featured, Pelican Site FeaturedBy Kevin MooneySeptember 13, 2011Leave a comment

Up to 20 oil rigs could leave the Gulf of Mexico, in addition to the 11 that have already left, since the Obama Administration imposed a moratorium on deepwater oil and gas drilling in May 2010. Sen. Vitter asks about the impact on small business, and the cost of green lawsuits in letter to feds.

Ten Oil Rigs Have Exited Gulf Since Obama Moratorium Went Into Effect

Energy & Environment, Featured, Pelican Site FeaturedBy Kevin MooneyJuly 20, 2011Leave a comment

Ten oil rigs have left the Gulf of Mexico since the Obama Administration imposed a moratorium on deepwater oil and gas drilling in May 2010 documentation from Sen. David Vitter’s (R-La.) office shows. Companies will not recommit themselves to the Gulf region until the “political uncertainty” recedes.

Vitter Calls Out Renegade Federal Agencies to Obtain Congressional Consent

Energy & Environment, Featured, Pelican Site FeaturedBy Kevin MooneyJune 2, 2011Leave a comment

Federal agencies that have unilaterally curtailed energy production in the Gulf of Mexico should obtain congressional approval before any new regulations are implemented, Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) has argued on the Senate floor.

Louisiana Energy Leader Describes Obama Administration as Hostile

Energy & Environment, FeaturedBy Kevin MooneyApril 26, 2011Leave a comment

If the Obama Administration actually favored increased production in the Gulf of Mexico, it would be happening Don Briggs, president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA) told audience members at luncheon held in New Orleans. “Louisiana is the Aorta of America,” he said in his talk. But a change in Administration is needed.

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