Lease Sale 262 Moves Forward – A Strong Step for American Offshore Energy

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
NOIA Contact: jwilliams@nullnoia.org

Lease Sale 262 Moves Forward - A Strong Step for American Offshore Energy

Washington, D.C. – National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) President Erik Milito issued the following statement after the Department of the Interior issued the Proposed Notice of Sale for Gulf of America Lease Sale 262:

“This is welcome news and a timely step that reaffirms America’s commitment to offshore energy leadership. It underscores the vital role the Gulf of America plays in providing affordable, reliable energy, supporting hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs, and reinforcing our national security.

"We commend Secretary Burgum and the administration for advancing this process and restoring much-needed predictability to the offshore leasing program. This action sets the stage for continued investment, innovation, and responsible development in one of the world’s most strategic energy regions. We look forward to working with policymakers to ensure the Gulf’s continued contributions to U.S. energy strength for generations to come."

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