Gulf of America Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 1 Reopens the Gulf of America
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
NOIA Contact: jwilliams@nullnoia.org
Gulf of America Lease Sale Big Beautiful Gulf 1 Reopens the Gulf of America
Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito issued the following statement after the Department of the Interior concluded the Big Beautiful Gulf 1 offshore oil and gas lease sale:
The door has reopened to the Gulf of America. After two long years without lease sales, Gulf of America Lease Sale “Big Beautiful Gulf 1” is a milestone for America’s energy future. Lease sales are foundational to U.S. energy production and remain one of the most important tools to attract investment, support jobs in all 50 states, and build American energy dominance. We applaud President Trump, Secretary Burgum, and Congress for prioritizing the timely resumption of Gulf of America leasing.
Continued leasing gives companies the resources they need to explore, develop, and produce responsibly. These sales drive economic growth, support cutting-edge technology, and provide a fair return to taxpayers. Barrels of oil produced in the Gulf of America have a much lower carbon intensity than foreign imports. American energy keeps our allies supplied and our nation stronger.
Leasing is one of the tools to achieve energy dominance, and it is a critical one: the more leases offered, the higher the likelihood of commercially viable discoveries that keep investment dollars in the U.S. and strengthen our global leadership.
A predictable, steady cadence of lease sales is essential to sustaining American energy dominance and supporting Gulf Coast communities. The world is stronger, safer, and more secure with American energy dominance.
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