Sentences with phrase «offshore oil exploration»

To keep reducing that reliance on imports, my administration is encouraging offshore oil exploration and production — as long as it's safe and responsible.

Although the exact cause of the blowout remains unclear, activists have used the spill to bolster their argument that the risks of offshore oil exploration outweigh its benefits, and that the United States would be better off focused on promoting alternative energy sources.

Officially passed in 2017, the Petroleum Operations (Offshore Zone Moratorium) Bill, placed a permanent moratorium on offshore oil exploration and extraction in the waters of Belize.

It takes courage for a government to serve notice to powerful offshore oil exploration companies that they're not welcome, but that's exactly what the Belize government has been doing throughout 2015.

We urge the BOEM and all reviewing agencies to carefully consider the overwhelming public support for protecting our coastal environment and the important economic benefits our Sanctuaries provide, and not allow any increased offshore oil exploration or production or decrease in protective status of our California Marine Sanctuaries.

• Boost offshore oil exploration.

Confronted by chants of «Drill, baby, drill,» Senate and House Democrats, led by candidate Barack Obama, embraced offshore oil exploration, reversing nearly a quarter - century of opposition.

International New Zealand bans all new offshore oil exploration as part of «carbon - neutral future», The Guardian Britain urges Myanmar authorities to release jailed Reuters journalists, Reuters

Whether your case is a multi-million offshore oil exploration dispute, relates to the largest explosion in peace time Europe, a collision or salvage at sea, or a simple breach of contract, Just Costs Solicitors is ready to provide an all - round service.

Represented major integrated oil and gas company in federal court seeking recovery for extensive damage to offshore oil exploration platform after being struck by a fishing boat in the Gulf of Mexico.

EIA is disappointed in the administration's support of offshore oil exploration, and is concerned for the immediate and long - term consequences for belugas and other wildlife in the region.

IUCN has also learned that the Government of Belize is engaged in the formulation of an offshore oil exploration and exploitation policy that would be in line with its commitment to protect the OUV of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System.

It comes in three forms: 1) Direct grants of a scarce resource (waivers to SF, ownership to selected unions ala GM, etc.), 2) Subsidies and rebates to favored groups (ethanol, disaster assistance, etc.), and 3) Restriction / punishment of unfavored entities (ANWR, offshore oil exploration, CAFE standards, employers, etc..)

Together, Shark Stewards, The International Marine Mammal Project and Earth Island Institute are gathering public support, comments and advocating to resist any changes in Sanctuary status and offshore oil exploration and development of the west coast.

The Trump Administration has taken steps to open up the United States» Atlantic waters to offshore oil exploration and drilling, sparking fierce resistance up and down the coast.

But there can be little doubt that naval exercises, offshore oil exploration and wind farms add to the toll.

• In Newfoundland and Labrador, offshore oil exploration, development, and production are primarily governed by the Canada - Newfoundland Atlantic Accord and the legislation that implemented the accord.