Energy and Minerals

Oil and gas pipeline along the Dalton Highway in Alaska. Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.

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Oil and Gas

The BLM manages the Federal government’s onshore oil and gas program with the goals of facilitating safe and responsible energy development while providing a fair return for the American taxpayer.

Learn more about the BLM's Oil and Gas Program.

Complaint Hotline

For oil and gas law enforcement, contact the BLM Special Investigations Group:

You may also report waste, fraud, theft or mismanagement to the Department of the Interior's Office of the Inspector General:  

  • 800-424-5081

 

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Lease Sale Results

Recent Oil and Gas Lease Sales

Calendar Year 2016

Alaska (12/14/16) $18.8 million
Eastern States (12/13/16) $1.7 million
Utah (12/13/16) $208,693
Montana (12/8/16) $69,119
Colorado (12/8/16) $1.6 million
Wyoming (11/1/16) $9.4 million
Eastern States (9/20/16) $80,224
New Mexico (9/1/16) $145.6 million
Wyoming (8/2/16) $3.6 million
Idaho (7/27/16) $367,575
Montana (7/12/16) $27,880
Nevada (6/14/16) $31,028
Utah (5/17/16) $16,396
Colorado (5/12/16) $5.2 million
Montana (5/4/16) $117,734
Wyoming (5/3/16) $5.8 million
New Mexico (4/20/16) $51,521
Eastern States (3/17/16) $900
Nevada (3/8/16) $0
Utah (2/16/16) $314,150

Calendar Year 2015

Nevada (12/8/15) $0
Alaska (11/18/15) $788,000
Colorado (11/12/15) $5 million
Wyoming (11/3/15) $1.1 million
Eastern States (10/21/15) $810
New Mexico (10/21/15) $28.5 million