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Bids for offshore drilling doubled in value. That means big money for Louisiana's coast.

The Advocate | Politics

Dec 11, 2025

WASHINGTON - Winning bids for offshore oil and natural gas rights Wednesday were twice as high as the average price of the last lease sale - setting up Louisiana to receive hundred…

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Bids for offshore drilling doubled in value. That means big money for Louisiana's coast.

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