Gulf of Mexico Officially Becomes Gulf of America Overnight
Published Date: 6/6/2025
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Summary
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is changing all mentions of "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" in its official rules. This update follows a new Executive Order and affects anyone working with offshore energy in that area. The change is official now and won’t cost extra money but shows respect for American greatness.
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