Federal Oil and Gas in Alaska
Oil and gas on Alaskan federal lands contributes to Alaska's economy, the United State's national security, and the well being of many knowing that oil and gas reserves are present in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Federal oil and gas has also been an invaluable resource to Alaskans for many years providing homes and businesses quality petroleum for electricity and heat.
Due to production demands, oil and gas operators must first obtain approval from BLM before the exploration and development of oil and gas resources. The BLM administers oil and gas operation permits and production approvals for geophysical exploration, pad construction, to drill oil and gas wells, etc. All exploration and development must be accomplished on leases or within units (a defined area of land defined by a surveyed boundary).
Oil companies, such as Union Oil of California and Marathon Oil Company, pay royalties to the BLM for the leasing of lands for oil and/or gas production. Royalties help pay for infrastructure, new pipelines for rural communities, and the upkeep of roads within Alaska.
There are five phases in the development of oil and gas on Federal lands:
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
For more information on the history of oil and gas discoveries and production within Alaska, read Crude Dreams by Jack Roderick, published in 1997.
For specific information regarding oil and gas exploration and development operations, please contact Greg Noble at greg_noble@blm.gov
**NEW** Request for Comments: Notice to Lessee/Operators of Onshore Federal and Indian Oil and Gas Leases Within the Jurisdiction of the Alaska State Office NTL 2009-1
Send comments to: akntl_efc@blm.gov
**Correction Notice** September 4, 2008
2008 NPR-A Detailed Statement of Sale
**CORRECTION NOTICE** August 28, 2008
2008 NPR-A Detailed Statement of Sale
National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 2008, Bureau of Land Management, Alaska State Office - Detailed Statement of Sale
Mooses Tooth Unit Agreement - National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
Notice to Lessees (NTL) 3a - Alaska (eff. 03/2007)
Onshore Oil and Gas Order No.1 - 2007: Approval of Operations (Effective May, 2007)
Goldbook 4th Edition - Revised 2007
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