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Oil and Gas

BOEM is responsible for all OCS leasing policy and program development issues for oil, gas and other marine minerals.


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Marine Minerals

BOEM works with coastal communities to provide Outer Continental Shelf sand to restore and protect shorelines. Our work supports coastal resilience, state and local economies, and ecological habitat.

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Environment

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.

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Keeping Our Stakeholders Informed
Interior Department Advances Energy Dominance through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The Department of the Interior is implementing key changes that will promote U.S. energy production, timber development and other regulatory actions needed to ensure the
BOEM Extends Public Comment Period on Request for Information and Interest on Potential Minerals Lease Sale Offshore American Samoa
BOEM is extending the comment period until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 15 in response to a request from the Governor of American Samoa.
BOEM Proposes Oil and Gas Lease Sale in the Gulf of America
BOEM announced the publication of a Proposed Notice of Sale (PNOS) for an oil and gas lease sale in the Gulf of America.

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BOEM Launches the Environmental Studies Program Hub.
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How BOEM Considers Impacts from Offshore Energy Development.
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Into the Unknown

BOEM Dives Deep to Explore Offshore Mineral Frontiers
The ocean floor holds more than just mystery. It could hold the keys to America’s energy future. That’s why we are making big moves to better understand the hidden mineral

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Diving Deep Along the Aleutian Arc

Inside a rare mission to explore Alaska’s mysterious seafloor

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Unearthing the Past Beneath the Waves

BOEM Study Investigates Submerged Cultural and Ecological Resources Off the Pacific Coast

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Stronger Shores Start Here

How Sand Safeguards America's Shores and Economy

Join The Team

Start a rewarding career at BOEM

You can put your science and engineering know-how to use at the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

Join us and help ensure the safe and environmentally responsible development of the U.S. offshore energy and marine mineral resources. Whether you are a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in the field, or an experienced professional looking for a stable career, BOEM has current vacancies available for all levels of experience.