How many acres in NPR-A did Burgum open to oil leasing?

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Burgum's plan opens 18.5 million of NPR-A's 23 million total acres to oil leasing. That's 82% of the entire reserve. The rescission removed protections from 13 million acres in five Special Areas: Teshekpuk Lake, Kasegaluk Lagoon, Utukok River Uplands, Colville River, and Pearce Bay. Opening these areas adds roughly 7 million more acres available for leasing beyond what was already open. Biden's 2024 rule had protected more than half of NPR-A from drilling. The budget reconciliation bill Trump signed mandates at least five lease sales over 10 years, with each sale offering at least 4 million acres. ConocoPhillips' massive Willow project in NPR-A is expected to produce 180,000 barrels per day.

How many acres in NPR-A did Burgum open to oil leasing?

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