Overview
- The proposal opens federal waters off California, Florida and Alaska to new oil and gas leasing after decades of restrictions in key areas.
- Six lease sales are mapped off California, with auctions in the central and southern regions set for 2027 and in the north in 2029.
- Parts of the eastern Gulf of Mexico at least 100 miles from Florida’s coast would be offered starting in 2029, alongside continued sales in the central and western Gulf.
- More than 20 Alaska lease sales are proposed, including a newly designated High Arctic area more than 200 miles offshore in the Arctic Ocean.
- California officials pledged to fight the plan, with the attorney general’s office exploring legal options, while industry groups welcomed the potential for jobs and revenue and analysts cautioned that drilling timelines depend on auctions, permits and market conditions.