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DOE Provides $480M Loan to Boost Oil and Gas Production Off Louisiana Coast

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What happened

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The U.S. Department of Energy closed a $480 million loan to Arena Energy for Project Elkhorn, which aims to modernize 22 offshore platforms off Louisiana's coast. The project is expected to increase offshore production by up to 38,000 barrels of oil and 77 million cubic feet of natural gas daily. The deal is facing criticism from environmental activists, including the Louisiana Bucket Brigade.

From aol.com, peakoil.com

Why it matters

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The financing supports a major infrastructure redevelopment effort in the Gulf of Mexico. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the activity could create over 2,000 jobs in Louisiana and drive down energy prices for consumers.

Pipeline infrastructure is being funded by a private company, involving taxpayers.

From aol.com

Who's involved

  • LouisianaThe state where the oil and gas production boost and job creation are expected.
  • Louisiana Bucket BrigadeAn environmental advocacy group that questions the government loan provided for the project.

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  • LouisianaSpeculative

    The state might see increased jobs and revenue from the boosted oil and gas production.

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  1. Activists question the government loan provided to the private company for the project.1 source
  2. DOE provided $480M loan financing for Project Elkhorn off Louisiana coast.1 source

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