by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Jan 29, 2026 | A FEATURED STORY, Administrative Authority, Drilling & Leasing, Industry Benefits, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
BLM (Jan. 29, 2026) – The Bureau of Land Management announced the proposed rule to update decades-old oil and gas regulations that limit the practice of commingling, a change aimed at improving efficiency, protecting taxpayers and tribes and strengthening...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Dec 19, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, Financial Assurance, Industry Benefits, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
IPANM (Dec. 19, 2025) – After the urging of IPANM and many other industry trade groups, the Trump administration has issued a final rule extending new federal oil & gas bonding increases for an additional year. The move fulfills a promise personally made by...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Nov 6, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Drilling & Leasing, Elections, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Royalties
IPANM (Nov. 6, 2025) – The nomination of former U.S. Representative Steve Pearce (NM CD-02) will benefit all New Mexicans, as the Trump Administration continues to open up valuable federal lands for safe and responsible oil & gas development. IPANM...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Apr 22, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, Industry Benefits, Infrastructure, ISSUES, News (Public Access)
Central Texas News (April 22, 2025) – By The Empowerment Alliance How far will green energy proponents go to push their agenda? Well, apparently so far they will go against science and hide information from the American people—even information that shows...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Mar 3, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Anti-Industry Politics, Drilling & Leasing, Industry Benefits, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Rules & Regulations
The Unintended Consequences of Over-Zealous Regulations By Grant Swartzwelder (Editor’s Note: Mr. Swartzwelder is a proud member of IPANM) Artesia Daily News (March 3, 2025) – Let’s face it, there aren’t many jobs in Cut Bank, Montana. And of those that do...
by Jim Winchester, IPANM Executive Director | Jan 22, 2025 | A FEATURED STORY, Drilling & Leasing, Elections, Industry Benefits, ISSUES, News (Public Access), Royalties, Rules & Regulations, Taxes
Offshore Energy (Jan. 22, 2025) – Trump’s return to the White House has brought significant shifts in the domestic and global political landscape in many spheres, including the energy domain, ensuring the promise of a boost in American offshore energy remains...
