Trump team to fast-track Alaska oil drilling approvals

The Trump administration is seeking to speed up approval times for oil and gas drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve after nine companies bought tracts there this year and want to move forward with their investments.

Trump team to fast-track Alaska oil drilling approvals

TL;DR

  • The Trump administration is working to expedite oil and gas drilling approvals in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve.
  • Nine companies purchased tracts in the reserve this year.
  • These companies are seeking to advance their investments.
  • The administration's goal is to speed up the approval timeline.