I find it very hard to believe they are Not conducting 3D...

I find it very hard to believe they are Not conducting 3D seismic testing because of environmental reasons justabbe claims. If they would not allow 3D testing due to environmental factors obviously they would never approve drilling. I’m unsure why anyone believes the government obligated to renew the lease. It’s the owner of the lease ie the government who decides if they choose to renew. Just because you like the house you rent and want to stay has no effect on the owner’s obligations if he chooses to sell the house when the lease expires