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  • Why American Energy Funds?

AEF has the opportunity to

  • partner with experienced operators in various "off-market" drilling projects and recompletions

  • provide capital solutions to oil, gas, and solar companies in exchange for high yield interest payments, royalties and ownership interests. The Fund will deploy its capital in a diversified manner to maximize income and tax deductions while mitigating risk.

  • Why American Energy Funds?

AEF has the opportunity to

  • partner with experienced operators in various "off-market" drilling projects and recompletions

  • provide capital solutions to oil, gas, and solar companies in exchange for high yield interest payments, royalties and ownership interests. The Fund will deploy its capital in a diversified manner to maximize income and tax deductions while mitigating risk.

  • Why American Energy Funds?

AEF has the opportunity to

  • partner with experienced operators in various "off-market" drilling projects and recompletions

  • provide capital solutions to oil, gas, and solar companies in exchange for high yield interest payments, royalties and ownership interests. The Fund will deploy its capital in a diversified manner to maximize income and tax deductions while mitigating risk.

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THIS IS ENERGY IN ACTION

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Crowd of people at a political rally holding a 'Biden President 2020' flag, with autumn trees and city buildings in the background.

Biden’s Gulf Oil Play Gets Smacked Down — What Smart Investors Need to Know

March 31, 20252 min read

Biden’s Gulf Oil Play Gets Smacked Down — What Smart Investors Need to Know

A federal judge just kneecapped one of the Biden administration’s biggest offshore oil moves — and it’s not just a PR problem.
It’s a real-world shot across the bow for energy investors.

Judge Amit Mehta just canceled the Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale from December 2023, slamming the brakes on 1.7 million acres of prime offshore drilling territory.
Why? Whales and emissions.
No, seriously. Whales.


Here’s the Quick Breakdown:

  • 325 bids submitted by 26 oil and gas companies

  • 1.7 million acres supposedly greenlit for production

  • The government even trimmed the lease area by 9% to sidestep whale habitats...

  • Still not enough.

Judge Mehta ruled that the feds didn’t do their homework on climate impact or the effect on Rice’s whales — a rare species bobbing around the Gulf.
He basically said, “Nice try. Do it again — and do it right this time.”


What Happens Next?

Here’s where it gets messy:
The judge didn’t lay out a clear fix.
Meaning nobody knows if these leases are canceled, paused, renegotiated, or up in smoke.

Translation:
If you’re invested in Gulf assets or supply chain projects tied to offshore production, buckle up. The uncertainty isn’t going away. It’s compounding.


Energy Industry Response: 🔥

Chevron, the API (American Petroleum Institute), and Louisiana are all furious.

Ryan Meyers from API didn’t hold back:

“The administration is further restricting American energy access in the Gulf.”

They already sued once over the lease restrictions. This court ruling just pours gas on that legal fire.


Why This Actually Matters

If you think this is just a one-off whale story, think again.
If this ruling sticks, it could set a nasty precedent:

  • Deeper environmental reviews on every future lease sale

  • More delays

  • More risk baked into offshore investing

Long story short?
Red tape is the new battlefield for American energy projects.


Bottom Line:

This isn’t background noise.
It’s a flashing red light for anyone tracking U.S. offshore assets or energy infrastructure plays.

If you're holding Gulf-related positions or weighing future deals, understand:

  • The timeline just got longer.

  • The legal risk just got heavier.

  • The government isn’t playing fair—and the courts are backing them up.

Stay sharp. Stay liquid. Stay tuned.
We’re tracking this closely.
👉 Reach out if you want tailored insights for your portfolio before the next move gets made.

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Mikey Lucas

At the American Energy Fund, our Mission is to capitalize and promote the transition to an economical sustainable future for humanity through impactful investments in American energy infrastructure and technologies. Inquire with Mikey Lucas or Bradford Behrins to learn how you can partner with us.

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Crowd of people at a political rally holding a 'Biden President 2020' flag, with autumn trees and city buildings in the background.

Biden’s Gulf Oil Play Gets Smacked Down — What Smart Investors Need to Know

March 31, 20252 min read

Biden’s Gulf Oil Play Gets Smacked Down — What Smart Investors Need to Know

A federal judge just kneecapped one of the Biden administration’s biggest offshore oil moves — and it’s not just a PR problem.
It’s a real-world shot across the bow for energy investors.

Judge Amit Mehta just canceled the Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale from December 2023, slamming the brakes on 1.7 million acres of prime offshore drilling territory.
Why? Whales and emissions.
No, seriously. Whales.


Here’s the Quick Breakdown:

  • 325 bids submitted by 26 oil and gas companies

  • 1.7 million acres supposedly greenlit for production

  • The government even trimmed the lease area by 9% to sidestep whale habitats...

  • Still not enough.

Judge Mehta ruled that the feds didn’t do their homework on climate impact or the effect on Rice’s whales — a rare species bobbing around the Gulf.
He basically said, “Nice try. Do it again — and do it right this time.”


What Happens Next?

Here’s where it gets messy:
The judge didn’t lay out a clear fix.
Meaning nobody knows if these leases are canceled, paused, renegotiated, or up in smoke.

Translation:
If you’re invested in Gulf assets or supply chain projects tied to offshore production, buckle up. The uncertainty isn’t going away. It’s compounding.


Energy Industry Response: 🔥

Chevron, the API (American Petroleum Institute), and Louisiana are all furious.

Ryan Meyers from API didn’t hold back:

“The administration is further restricting American energy access in the Gulf.”

They already sued once over the lease restrictions. This court ruling just pours gas on that legal fire.


Why This Actually Matters

If you think this is just a one-off whale story, think again.
If this ruling sticks, it could set a nasty precedent:

  • Deeper environmental reviews on every future lease sale

  • More delays

  • More risk baked into offshore investing

Long story short?
Red tape is the new battlefield for American energy projects.


Bottom Line:

This isn’t background noise.
It’s a flashing red light for anyone tracking U.S. offshore assets or energy infrastructure plays.

If you're holding Gulf-related positions or weighing future deals, understand:

  • The timeline just got longer.

  • The legal risk just got heavier.

  • The government isn’t playing fair—and the courts are backing them up.

Stay sharp. Stay liquid. Stay tuned.
We’re tracking this closely.
👉 Reach out if you want tailored insights for your portfolio before the next move gets made.

Biden Gulf oil lease cancellationGulf of Mexico offshore drilling rulingJudge cancels Biden oil leaseGulf oil lease whale habitat lawsuitOffshore energy investment risks 2025Biden administration energy policiesOffshore oil lease environmental impactGulf of Mexico drilling restrictionsOil and gas industry legal challengesBiden energy policy and offshore leasingRice’s whale habitat protectionOffshore drilling and climate changeEnvironmental lawsuits oil and gasGulf energy lease court decisionBiden oil leasing plan blockedAmerican Petroleum Institute lawsuitChevron Gulf oil lease disputeEnergy investment legal risksGulf offshore oil project delaysFuture of US offshore oil productionWhat the Gulf of Mexico oil lease cancellation means for investorsHow Biden’s offshore drilling restrictions impact energy marketsLegal battles over offshore oil leases and environmental impactWhat investors need to know about offshore drilling lawsuitsBiden’s Gulf lease loss: How energy investment is changingRisks for oil investors after Gulf offshore lease rulingWhy Rice’s whales are disrupting offshore oil drillingHow environmental reviews are slowing US energy projectsOffshore drilling lease uncertainty and market impactProtecting whale habitats vs. boosting American energy production
blog author image

Mikey Lucas

At the American Energy Fund, our Mission is to capitalize and promote the transition to an economical sustainable future for humanity through impactful investments in American energy infrastructure and technologies. Inquire with Mikey Lucas or Bradford Behrins to learn how you can partner with us.

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For additional important risks, disclosures, and information, please visit americanenergyfund.io/disclosure

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