Phrases with «drilling moratorium»

A "drilling moratorium" is a temporary ban or halt on the process of drilling for natural resources, such as oil or gas, in a particular area. It is usually put in place for various reasons, such as environmental concerns, safety issues, or regulatory reviews. During the moratorium, no drilling activities are allowed until the ban is lifted or regulations are revised. Full definition

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Sentences with «drilling moratorium»

«Taxes on energy or carbon will not boost the economy, nor will worrying about delta smelt or imposing drilling moratoriums in a nation starved for energy. (usactionnews.com)
And on October 21, just days after Washington lifted the deepwater drilling moratorium, Chevron announced a $ 7.5 billion project to develop two oil fields, Jack and St. Malo, lying 7,000 feet below the waves 280 miles south of New Orleans. (discovermagazine.com)
More on the Oil Spill BP Says New «Top Hat» is About 150 Feet From Oil Leak Obama Admin Bucks Federal Judge, Issues New Offshore Drilling Moratorium (UPDATED) (treehugger.com)
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Phrases with «drilling moratorium»

Sentences with «drilling moratorium»

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