Our goals are to be good stewards and protect the environment while overseeing the development of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) energy and marine mineral resources. Learn more...
Twelve offshore wind energy leases have been awarded to developers and BOEM is committed to working with our many stakeholders as we continue to lease the OCS for responsible renewable energy development activities. Learn more...
BOEM is ready to respond to hurricane-related disasters and provides access to sand so that eroded or damaged coasts and wetlands can be restored. Learn more...
BOEM manages the development of offshore energy and mineral resources appropriately balancing economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection. Learn more...
Secretary of the Interior has taken action to open up the public comment period for a new 5-year National Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
Cook Inlet OCS Oil and Gas Lease Sale 244 brings in more than $3 million in high bids.
BOEM announced that Eni US Operating Co. Inc. has met the regulatory requirements for its Beaufort Sea exploration plan (EP) to be “deemed submitted,” and invites public comment on the plan.
BOEM makes available a new deepwater bathymetry grid of the northern Gulf of Mexico, created by utilizing 3D seismic data which covers more than 90,000 square miles.