Good news for Bristol Bay leasing

Pro-drilling forces see Congressman’s call for more studies as move toward responsible oil and gas development in sensitive area

Rose Ragsdale

For Petroleum News

Though a Democratic congressman has succeeded in getting language calling for more study of oil and gas development in Bristol Bay into an energy bill in Congress, leasing proponents are breathing sighs of relief. They say the amendment offered by Rep. Maurice Hinchey, D-N.Y., is a “positive step to....

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Several energy bills in Congress