BLM New Mexico to Hold Online Federal Oil and Gas Lease Sale June 8, 2017
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SANTA FE, N.M. - On June 8, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office will hold its quarterly oil and gas lease sale using the internet-based auction system EnergyNet. Each parcel will have its own unique open bidding period beginning at 9 a.m. MST, with the complete bidding process expected to last a total of three hours.
The proposed parcels for this sale are located in Oklahoma and Texas. Specific details about the nine Oklahoma and nine Texas parcels can be found at: https://www.blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals/oil-and-gas/leasing/regional-lease-sales/new-mexico In addition, this link provides the environmental assessment, the sale notice with maps, and stipulations for each parcel.
The auction website, www.energynet.com, is open to everyone; however, you must register as a bidder on the website before the sale in order to submit bids for any individual parcel. The auction website is active and available for registration and will remain available for viewing until completion of the auction. The website contains detailed information about the bidding process.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.