Sharon Gleason

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Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026

Timeline

  1. Record Lease Sale

    The first sale under the new mandate draws the strongest interest to date from 11 companies.

  2. Legislative Mandate

    Congress passes a law requiring five lease sales in the NPR-A over the next decade.

  3. Willow Project Approval

    The Biden administration authorizes ConocoPhillips' massive Willow oil project.

  4. Last Previous Sale

    The final oil and gas lease sale in the NPR-A before a multi-year hiatus.

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Alaska Petroleum Reserve Lease Sale Draws Record Interest Amid Legal Battles

The U.S. Department of Interior's first lease sale in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska since 2019 has drawn significant corporate interest, with 11 companies bidding on 1.3 million acres. While state officials hail the sale as a milestone for energy security, environmental groups and Indigenous organizations are mounting legal challenges over the impact on critical arctic habitats.

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