The Gulf of Mexico is a cornerstone of America's fuel supply and crucial to energy independence. For decades, the Gulf has provided a reliable and abundant source of oil and natural gas. And does it with lower carbon emissions intensity than much of the world.
However, burdensome regulations and bureaucratic delays threaten the future of the Gulf of Mexico's oil and gas production. The federal government must develop a long-term plan to offer new offshore oil and gas lease opportunities for responsible energy production.
"The federal government must develop a long-term program that continues to offer new offshore lease opportunities, not only for Louisiana but for the entire nation."
-- Paul Danos, CEO and owner of Danos LLC and current chair of the National Ocean Industries Association
