Western Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale Statistics - Bids Received By Water Depth

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January 05, 2006

Year	Sale Number	Less Than 200 Meters	200 - 399 Meters	400 - 799 Meters	800 - 1599 Meters	1600 - 2000 Meters*	Greater than 2000 Meters**	Total
1996	161	184	40	72	321			617
1997	168	167	46	91	427			804
1998	171	79	14	31	278			402
1999	174	67	9	13	64			153
2000	177	129	6	10	81			226
2001	180	125	18	41	93	43		320
2002	184	142	22	32	59	68		323
2003	187	110	6	39	95	85		335
2004	192	135	23	37	101	55		351
2005	196	106	15	34	101	26	60	342

* In 2001 a range of 1600 meters and greater was added to the bid system.
** In 2005 a range of greater than 2000 meters was added to the bid system.