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The auctions were held across five major energy-producing states: Montana, North Dakota, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Nevada. And thanks to Trump’s pro-growth, pro-freedom policies, energy companies showed up ready to invest in America’s future.
Burgum made it clear: this isn’t just about drilling—it’s about restoring America’s strength at home and abroad.
“This quarter’s lease sales demonstrate Interior’s unwavering commitment to fostering American Energy Dominance, and we are grateful to those who produce energy on federal lands…”
At the heart of the push is Executive Order 14154, signed by Trump on Day One of his return to the White House. The order titled “Unleashing American Energy” marked a sharp pivot away from the green-energy-first policies of his predecessor. It’s a clear message to the world: America is open for energy business.
“Oil and gas leases support domestic energy production and American energy independence, while contributing to the nation’s economic and military security…”
While liberals push for electric car mandates and wind farms, President Trump is focused on securing energy that actually powers the country—now, not ten years from now.
The leases granted by BLM are valid for a decade and continue beyond that as long as oil and gas are being produced in paying quantities. And with royalties of over 16% on production, both the federal government and states stand to gain big.
“Oil and gas leases are awarded for a term of 10 years and as long thereafter as there is production of oil and gas in paying quantities…”
The Biden administration’s war on fossil fuels nearly crushed America’s energy sector. Now, under President Trump’s leadership, it’s roaring back. This isn’t just a comeback—it’s a full-blown revival.
“America is blessed with an abundance of energy and natural resources that have historically powered our Nation’s economic prosperity…”
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The Trump administration sees energy as more than an economic issue—it’s a national security imperative. And with $39 million already banked and 15 more lease sales scheduled for the year, this is just the beginning.
“It is thus in the national interest to unleash America’s affordable and reliable energy and natural resources…”
From forgotten energy workers in the heartland to hard-hit small towns across the West, Trump’s energy policy is putting Americans back to work and putting power back into their hands.
While the left clings to climate fearmongering, President Trump is forging ahead with bold, unapologetic energy leadership—proving once again that common sense and American strength go hand in hand.
