Trump Promised to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill.’ The New Rigs Are Nowhere to Be Found

During his campaign and throughout his presidency, Donald Trump famously promised to increase domestic oil and gas production by implementing a ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ policy.

However, recent reports indicate that the new rigs promised by the Trump administration are nowhere to be found.

Despite efforts to open up federal lands and waters for drilling, the number of active rigs in the United States has actually decreased in recent years.

This has led to criticism from environmentalists who argue that the lack of new rigs shows that the Trump administration’s energy policy was more talk than action.

Industry experts also point to the decline in oil prices and the rise of renewable energy sources as factors contributing to the lack of new drilling rigs.

The Trump administration’s focus on deregulation and rolling back environmental protections may have also played a role in the lack of new drilling rigs being established.

As the Biden administration takes office, it remains to be seen whether they will continue Trump’s energy policies or take a different approach to domestic oil and gas production.

One thing is clear: the promise of ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ has not materialized in the form of new rigs being put into operation.

Environmentalists and industry experts alike will be watching closely to see what steps the new administration takes to address the country’s energy needs.

For now, the new rigs that Trump promised are nowhere to be found.