Thirteen 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...
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 is developing a new National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Learn about this important process as BOEM manages the Nation's offshore resources to meet the country's energy needs. Learn more...
BOEM is extending the Comment Period through July 30, 2018, for information and nominations for offshore wind energy development within the New York Bight region.
BOEM has announced that it is issuing a extension for submitting comments on the Beaufort Sea Call for Information and Nominations. Comments may now be submitted until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 30.
Secretary Zinke today announced the proposed lease sale for two additional areas offshore Massachusetts for commercial wind energy leasing, totaling nearly 390,000 acres.
BOEM announced that the Department will offer 77.3 million acres offshore Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida for oil and gas exploration and development.
