Regarding the approval of drilling in the Willow oil fields, Biden has not done a good job explaining his rationale. Conoco Phillips acquired the leases back in 1999 and the company has complied with all the requirements set by the Bureau of Land Management, so a denial would most assuredly send CP to court where they would probably prev…
Regarding the approval of drilling in the Willow oil fields, Biden has not done a good job explaining his rationale. Conoco Phillips acquired the leases back in 1999 and the company has complied with all the requirements set by the Bureau of Land Management, so a denial would most assuredly send CP to court where they would probably prevail. Second, transitioning from fossil to renewables takes time, and the cost of oil and gas is being driven hard by inflation and, yes, greed right now, and Biden could characterize his approval as being based on bringing down inflation. Of course the actual product is years away from delivery, but that's not the point. And while Trump's Bureau of Land Management approved 5 drill pads, Biden's BLM is holding it down to 3.
All of this is in the weeds stuff, but can be communicated to young voters. The activists may lose in court because of Conoco Phillips pre-existing lease rights.
Regarding the approval of drilling in the Willow oil fields, Biden has not done a good job explaining his rationale. Conoco Phillips acquired the leases back in 1999 and the company has complied with all the requirements set by the Bureau of Land Management, so a denial would most assuredly send CP to court where they would probably prevail. Second, transitioning from fossil to renewables takes time, and the cost of oil and gas is being driven hard by inflation and, yes, greed right now, and Biden could characterize his approval as being based on bringing down inflation. Of course the actual product is years away from delivery, but that's not the point. And while Trump's Bureau of Land Management approved 5 drill pads, Biden's BLM is holding it down to 3.
All of this is in the weeds stuff, but can be communicated to young voters. The activists may lose in court because of Conoco Phillips pre-existing lease rights.