Biden’s Freeze On Drilling Leases Disrupts New Mexico

Biden’s Freeze On Drilling Leases Disrupts New Mexico

Morningstar (January 28,2021) – Mr. Biden’s action, the start of a sweeping plan to tackle climate change, has raised concerns across New Mexico, where local officials, state representatives and businesses dependent on oil and gas are trying to size up the...
Biden Issues Broad Moratorium on Leases on Federal Lands

Biden Issues Broad Moratorium on Leases on Federal Lands

(IPANM & Platts) Jan. 27, 2021 – President Joe Biden implemented a moratorium on new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters through an executive order on Jan. 27 that is expected to have a longer-term impact on US production. The moratorium...
IPANM Releases Statement on Leasing Moratorium

IPANM Releases Statement on Leasing Moratorium

IPANM (Jan. 27, 2021) – – The following statement has been released by Jim Winchester, Executive Director of the Independent Petroleum Association of New Mexico: The Biden administration continues to attack the hardworking oil & gas producers, drillers...
Biden Issues Broad Moratorium on Leases on Federal Lands

New Mexicans Are The Real Losers Under Biden Oil Ban

Forbes (January 24, 2021) – Officials in the state of New Mexico professed to be taken aback last week by President Joe Biden’s day-one decision to impose a 60-day moratorium on all oil and gas-related leasing and permitting actions on federal lands. It is a...
IPANM Executive Director Warns Of New Oil & Gas Regulations Hurting NM’s Recovery

IPANM Executive Director Warns Of New Oil & Gas Regulations Hurting NM’s Recovery

The Center Square (January 8, 2021) – Tougher restrictions on oil and gas development on federal lands in New Mexico potentially stand in the way of the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, an industry group warns.  Jim Winchester,...