How Biden’s Drilling Ban on Federal Lands Affects the M-U

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On Joe Biden's first day in occupying the White House, he signed an Executive Order (EO) suspending new oil and gas leasing while the Interior Department reviews existing leases and permitting practices for 60 days. The aim is to make the federal lease ban permanent. However, some permits on existing leases will continue to be issued during the 60-day review period. You may think Biden's federal lease ban does not affect the Marcellus/Utica region. You would be wrong.

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