Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Launches Sweeping Orders to Advance Trump’s Energy Agenda

Burgum's first actions include lifting Biden-era oil and gas restrictions, expediting energy projects, and slashing regulations.

Doug Burgum, the newly sworn-in Interior Secretary, signed six orders to implement President Trump’s declared National Energy Emergency.
The orders aim to boost domestic energy and mineral production by expediting project approvals and reducing regulatory hurdles.
Burgum reversed Biden-era bans on oil and gas leasing, including restrictions on offshore drilling and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The Department of the Interior committed to eliminating at least 10 regulations for every new one introduced, aligning with Trump’s deregulatory agenda.
A review of Biden-era funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and other green energy legislation was announced to assess its impact on energy development.