Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Will Weigh Gulf Oil Drilling Against the Survival of Endangered Whales and Turtles
Why it matters: This could fast-track Gulf drilling, impacting endangered species and global oil market pricing.
- Trump administration is deploying the 'God Squad' to consider overriding environmental protections for fossil fuel operations.
- The 'God Squad' panel will weigh Gulf oil drilling against the survival of endangered species like whales and turtles.
- Asia is starting to price U.S. oil against Brent, indicating a shift in global oil market dynamics and potential increased demand for U.S. crude, according to OilPrice.com.
The Trump administration is activating the 'God Squad,' a rarely used panel, to potentially override Endangered Species Act protections for Gulf oil and gas operations, citing national security. This move could prioritize fossil fuel extraction over the survival of endangered whales and turtles, even as Asian markets begin pricing U.S. oil against Brent due to Dubai volatility.
