Gulf of Mexico Wind Will Expand Region’s Irreplaceable Energy Portfolio

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
NOIA Contact: media@nullnoia.org

Gulf of Mexico Wind Will Expand Region's Irreplaceable Energy Portfolio

Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association President Erik Milito released the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued the Proposed Sale Notice for the first offshore wind sale in the Gulf of Mexico:

"The announcement by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management of the Proposed Sale Notice for the first Gulf of Mexico offshore wind lease sale is an important step in the build-out of the U.S. offshore wind sector. Decades of innovation and experience has enabled the Gulf of Mexico to become a premier offshore energy region, including being a leader in low carbon oil and gas production. Through offshore wind, along with regular and predictable offshore oil and gas leasing, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico can expand its remarkable and irreplaceable energy portfolio. The energy, jobs, and investment opportunities from Gulf of Mexico offshore wind will be additive to the incredible benefits the offshore oil and gas sector provides our nation.

"The Gulf of Mexico is a true energy hub and there is already an amazing synergy between offshore oil and gas and offshore wind. NOIA members companies have been instrumental in the development and construction of offshore oil and gas projects and offshore wind projects. Now many Gulf Coast companies will have a chance to build new wind projects closer to home. The American offshore energy sector benefits for Americans of all walks of life and this relationship will strengthen with new offshore wind opportunities. We are excited for the offshore wind opportunity in the Gulf of Mexico."

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