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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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Renewable Energy

BOEM facilitates the responsible development of renewable energy resources on the Outer Continental Shelf.

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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 Approves Construction and Operations Plan for Atlantic Shores South Offshore Wind Projects
Wind Energy Facilities Could Power Close to One Million Homes
BOEM Postpones Oregon Offshore Wind Energy Auction
BOEM is delaying the offshore wind energy auction planned for potential lease areas offshore Oregon due to insufficient bidder interest at this time.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces First Offshore Wind Lease Sale in the Gulf of Maine
Lease areas have potential to power over 4.5 million homes 

BOEM Highlights

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National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program.
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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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Exploring Atlantic Deep Sea Habitats with Deep SEARCH

Scientific findings will help inform future offshore energy development decisions.

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The Basking Shark

The Gentle Giant of the Sea

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Restoring Florida’s Shoreline: BOEM’s Fight Against Coastal Erosion

How Beach Renourishment Projects in Flagler and St. John’s Counties are Fortifying Communities and Preserving Natural Beauty

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Unlocking Mysteries on the Seafloor

Pacific Region Scientific Divers Support FBI Oil Spill Investigation

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.