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Trump auctions off rights to drill in Alaska wildlife refuge, but gets few bidders

Trump auctions off rights to drill in Alaska wildlife refuge, but gets few bidders

Summary

The Trump administration held an auction to sell rights for oil drilling in a protected wildlife area in Alaska. Out of about 60 pieces of land offered, only five areas received bids, with just two companies participating.

Key Facts

  • The auction was run by the Trump administration.
  • It involved leasing land in an Alaska wildlife refuge for oil drilling.
  • Approximately 60 land tracts were available for bidding.
  • Only five of these land tracts received any bids.
  • Two companies participated as bidders.
  • One of the companies bidding was called HEX Energy.
  • The wildlife refuge involved is a pristine, protected area.
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