The MMS Gulf of Mexico Regional Office conducts all leasing and resource management functions on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic area.  The three planning areas in the Gulf Coast contain approximately 37 million acres under lease.  There are 3,728 offshore production platforms active in the search for natural gas and oil on the Gulf of Mexico; these contribute significantly to the Nation's energy supply.

Subsalt Exploration

Indicated Hydrocarbon List

Sand and Gravel Mining

Above statistics updated 08-04-2009 01:23:40 PM.