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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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Latest News

Keeping Our Stakeholders Informed
BOEM Finalizes Environmental Review for Gulf of America Offshore Energy Development
BOEM today announced the Gulf of America Regional Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Lease Sales and Post-Lease Activities Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement, a
Interior Department Sets Offshore Energy Leasing Schedule Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The Department of the Interior is rolling out a long-term schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America and Alaska’s
Interior Raises Gulf of America Revenue-Sharing Cap for Coastal States
Increase will boost funding for coastal protection, restoration and infrastructure

BOEM Highlights

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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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FEATURED STORY

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Beneath the Surface

Preserving Maritime Heritage and Exploring Critical Mineral Potential in the U.S. Pacific Islands
As the U.S. eyes critical mineral resources offshore, BOEM collaborates with U.S. Pacific Island territory communities to guide responsible offshore development.

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Moving Sand

Back from the Brink: BOEM Sand Powers Coastal Comeback in Louisiana

Approximately 4 million cubic yards of sand leased by BOEM will replenish West Belle Headland.

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Into the Unknown

BOEM Dives Deep to Explore Offshore Mineral Frontiers

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Diving Deep Along the Aleutian Arc

Inside a rare mission to explore Alaska’s mysterious seafloor

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.