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...
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...
BOEM manages the Nation's offshore resources to meet the country's energy needs. Learn about the process of developing a new National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Learn more...
BOEM currently has 15 active offshore wind energy leases and is committed to working with our many stakeholders as we continue to lease the OCS for responsible renewable energy development activities. Learn more...
Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale Yields More Than $159 Million in high bids, continues upward trend under Trump Administration.
BOEM has approved a permit from Hilcorp Alaska LLC to conduct a geophysical survey in the federal waters of Cook Inlet, off the coast of Southcentral Alaska.
BOEM’s Environmental Review of the Vineyard Wind Project. BOEM is expanding its cumulative analysis of projects within its draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
BOEM and CPRA have signed two agreements to aide in the restoration of Louisiana’s Gulf coast. Nearly seven miles of shoreline and 1,400 acres of beach, dune, supratidal, and marsh habitats will be restored using sand from the OCS.
