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Department officials announced the first deal in March, saying it would be paying French energy company TotalEnergies $928 million to cancel two of its federal water leases for offshore wind projects in the Carolina Long Bay and New York Bight Areas.

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Department officials announced in March that the Interior Department would pay TotalEnergies $928 million to cancel two federal offshore wind leases in the Carolina Long Bay and New York Bight.
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Responsible outlet
Washington Examiner
Public-interest reason
Large government payment to a private energy company to cancel leases affects energy policy and public funds.

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Washington Examiner · Reported
Department officials announced the first deal in March, saying it would be paying French energy company TotalEnergies $928 million to cancel two of its federal water leases for offshore wind projects in the Carolina Long Bay and New York Bight Areas.
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