In Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 249, Market Conditions Likely to Overshadow New Offerings

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Contact: Nicolette Nye, (202) 465-8463, nicolette@nullnoia.org

In Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 249, Market Conditions Likely to Overshadow New Offerings

Washington, D.C.National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Randall Luthi issued the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 249:

“As the first Gulf of Mexico-wide sale, Lease Sale 249 offers much, including a lower royalty rate for shallow water leases; however, market conditions will likely be the main drivers in bidding tomorrow. Despite the new 12.5% shallow water royalty rate offered as a much-needed financial incentive, extended low commodity prices may dampen bidding on the shelf. Given current economic conditions and regulatory environment, offshore operators may choose to focus their capital on acquiring leases for longer range deepwater projects.

“As always, the offshore energy industry remains forward looking, and NOIA looks forward to the results of tomorrow’s lease sale.”

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