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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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Marine Minerals
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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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FEATURED STORY

Approximately 4 million cubic yards of sand leased by BOEM will replenish West Belle Headland.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) signed a Noncompetitive Negotiated Agreement (NNA) in July 2025 with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) authorizing the use of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) sand from two borrow sites off the coast of Louisiana to help restore the West Belle Headland.

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BOEM Dives Deep to Explore Offshore Mineral Frontiers

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Inside a rare mission to explore Alaska’s mysterious seafloor

Unearthing the Past Beneath the Waves

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

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.