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BLM announces update to June 2025 sale of oil and gas leases in UtahAmends sale date, available parcelsSALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 3, 2025, to offer 13 oil and gas parcels totaling 20,888 acres in Utah.
The BLM completed scoping on two parcels in March 2024 and held a public comment period that closed in July 2024 on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis. This notice amends the notice issued in December 2024.
A new 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input opened today and will close May 5, 2025.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.
All parcels that are included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System.
The parcels BLM analyzed, as well as maps and instructions on how to submit a protest, are available on BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2030769/510.
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BLM announces May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for May 13, 2025, to offer two oil and gas parcels totaling 833 acres in Utah.
The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in March 2024 and held a public comment period that closed in July 2024 on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input opened today and will close Jan. 17, 2025.
The parcels the BLM has analyzed, as well as maps and instructions on how to submit a protest are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2030769/510.
The terms of federal fluid mineral leases will be consistent with the Fluid Minerals Leasing and Leasing Process Rule, which reflects Congressional direction from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including a 16.67 percent royalty rate for production on any new leases. Revenues are split between the state where the drilling occurs and the U.S. Treasury.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.
All parcels that are included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System.
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BLM seeks public comment for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY – The BLM Utah State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on two oil and gas parcels totaling 833 acres that may be included in an upcoming lease sale in Utah. The comment period ends July 24, 2024.
The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in March 2024 and is now seeking public comment on the parcels, potential deferrals, and the related environmental analysis. BLM will use input from the public to help complete its review of each parcel and determine if leasing of these parcels conforms with all applicable laws, policies, and land use plans.
The parcels the BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment are available on the BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2030769/510.
The terms of federal fluid mineral leases will be consistent with the Fluid Minerals Leasing and Leasing Process Rule, which reflects Congressional direction from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, including a 16.67 percent royalty rate for production on any new leases. Revenues are split between the state where the drilling occurs and the U.S. Treasury.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.
All parcels leased for oil and gas lease include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System.
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The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
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BLM Utah
State Office
Media Contact: JD Mallory |
801-253-4617 | [email protected]
February 13, 2024
BLM
seeks public comment for May 2025 oil and gas lease sale in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office today opened a
30-day public scoping period to receive public input on two oil and gas parcels
totaling 833 acres that may be included in a May 2025 lease sale in Utah. The comment period
ends March
14, 2024.
The parcels the BLM is analyzing, as
well as maps and instructions on how to comment are available on the BLM’s
ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2030769/510.
As authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, BLM will apply a
16.67 percent royalty rate for production on any new leases from this sale.
More information about the Act is available on BLM's online fact sheet. Revenues are split
between the state where the drilling occurs and the U.S. Treasury.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil
and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must
submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM
reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review,
conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and
stakeholders.
All parcels leased for oil and gas lease include appropriate
stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and
upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System.
-BLM-
The BLM manages more than
245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states,
including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers
700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission
is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands
for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Follow the BLM Utah on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr @BLMUtah
Follow BLM Utah’s Instagram @utahpubliclands
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Utah News: www.blm.gov/news/utah