This matter is already decided by big oil COP. Its just a show at this point. Maybe 88Energy sees it the same way and that why they are becoming a exploration and production Co. Just more drama and excitement... trade according!
My DD....the Biden admin and state government both support Willow 100%. The Alaska wild life park was a concern but it remains unaffected as it lies well outside of Willow. A nearby polar bear den was the environmentalists main sticking point....but it should not have been an issue because the den was still outside the required boundries.