US Interior calls for major revamp of federal oil and gas leasing programme

Agency says federal leasing rates are well below those of major producing states

Call for change: The US Department of the Interior said federal oil and gas leases are antiquated — Call for change: The US Department of the Interior said federal oil and gas leases are antiquatedPhoto: BP

Mark Passwaters

Houston

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Published 29 November 2021, 22:21Updated 1 December 2021, 16:37