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Offshore Energy

Congressional Action: logical formations for long-term CO sequestration. Like- 2

Laying the Legislative Foundation wise, as the demand for minerals like cobalt and rare earth

The real opportunity to cement this shift, however, lies elements rises, deep-sea mining could provide further op- with Congress. And the gears are already turning. portunities for the offshore oil and gas sector and play a

As part of budget reconciliation efforts, lawmakers role in diversifying our supply chains.

are advancing provisions to mandate regular offshore All of this depends on a strong foundation of offshore lease sales—effectively overriding the restrictive