Trump wants oil drilling off the coast of California. But does anyone else?

"The Trump administration reportedly has plans to open the waters off California's coast to new oil and gas drilling for the first time in four decades, drawing swift condemnation from Gov. Gavin Newsom, lawmakers and environmental groups who say it would be disastrous for the state's environment, economy and clean energy targets. Whether energy companies would be interested in such leases is another question."

"Details of the administration's plan are still emerging, but maps from the Bureau of Ocean Energy identify four West Coast planning areas, three off the coast of California and one off Oregon and Washington. The administration is planning to propose up to six offshore lease sales off the coast of California between 2027 and 2030, according to internal documents first reported by the Washington Post."

"The Trump administration could offer drilling rights off the coast of California for the first time in more than four decades. Oil companies have expressed some interest in new offshore leases, but experts question whether the move is politically motivated. There are an estimated 9.8 billion barrels of untapped oil off the coast of California and about 29.6 billion barrels in the Gulf of Mexico."

The Trump administration plans to open California coastal waters to new oil and gas drilling for the first time in more than four decades. Gov. Gavin Newsom, lawmakers and environmental groups condemned the proposal as potentially disastrous for the state's environment, economy and clean-energy targets. Energy company interest in the leases is uncertain because resources are limited and major firms may avoid projects that trigger California's stringent environmental regulations. The Bureau of Ocean Energy has identified four West Coast planning areas, and internal documents indicate up to six lease sales off California between 2027 and 2030. Interior officials declined to comment amid a government shutdown. The administration also moved to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas leasing.

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