Oil Companies Bid $279M for Gulf Drilling

Oil Companies Bid $279M for Gulf Drilling

Update: 2025-12-10
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Oil companies bid $279M for Gulf drilling rights, lowest royalty rate in years, despite environmental concerns and lower bids than previous sales. Industry hails stability, while environmental groups seek judicial intervention to protect the Gulf region.

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Oil Companies Bid $279M for Gulf Drilling

Oil Companies Bid $279M for Gulf Drilling