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This CLE webinar will provide an in-depth examination of the recent executive orders (EOs) issued by the Trump administration and their predicted impact on oil and gas development in 2025. The panel will offer a comprehensive analysis of the legal, regulatory, and practical implications of these orders as well as insights into the anticipated changes to permitting processes, environmental regulations, and the development of natural resources on federal lands and waters and in key regions such as Alaska.

Description

The Trump administration's recent EOs have introduced significant changes to the regulatory landscape for oil and gas development. These orders aim to streamline permitting processes, reduce regulatory burdens, and promote the development of domestic energy resources and especially domestic fossil fuel. Agencies directed to act under the EOs have begun and will continue to issue orders and directives to carry out the aims expressed in the EOs.

Environmental groups and other stakeholders are likely to challenge many of these changes, leading to litigation as well as regulatory and policy uncertainty that may take time to resolve.

Listen as our expert panel offers insights and practical guidance for attorneys working in this evolving regulatory environment. The panel will also discuss best practices for advising clients, navigating the new regulatory landscape, and preparing for potential future changes.

Outline

  1. Background on the new administration's energy policy
  2. Key EOs related to oil and gas development
    • Declaring a National Energy Emergency
    • Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential
    • Unleashing American Energy
    • Immediate and long-term implications for the energy sector
  3. Regulatory changes and permitting reforms
    • Analysis of changes to the permitting process
    • Role of federal agencies
  4. Legal and environmental challenges
    • Potential legal challenges from environmental groups and stakeholders
    • Strategies for addressing and mitigating legal risks
  5. Federal lands and waters; Alaska
  6. Practical guidance for attorneys
    • Best practices for advising clients in the oil and gas sector
    • Navigating the new regulatory landscape
    • Preparing for potential changes and future executive actions

Benefits

The panel will discuss these and other key issues:

  • Recent EOs and their anticipated impact on oil and gas development
  • Potential legal challenges from environmental groups and other stakeholders
  • Best practices for advising clients in the oil and gas sector