BLM-Utah March quarterly oil and gas lease sale nets nearly $7.2 million
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SALT LAKE CITY — In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting American energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for 90 of the 111 parcels offered in the Canyon Country, Green River and West Desert Districts.
Crescent Point Energy, of Denver, Colorado, submitted the highest total bid per acre —$15,091.00 — for parcel 405 in the Vernal Field office area. Crescent Point Energy also submitted the highest total bid per parcel — $15,091.00 — for parcel 405 in the Vernal Field office area. For more details about the sale results, please visit: http://go.usa.gov/xXk8c.
The BLM’s policy is to promote oil and gas development if it meets the guidelines and regulations set forth by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other subsequent laws and policies passed by the U.S. Congress. The BLM’s energy program includes an all-of-the-above approach that includes oil and gas, coal, strategic minerals and renewable sources, all of which can be developed on public lands.
Oil and gas leases are awarded for a term of ten years and as long thereafter as there is production of oil and gas in paying quantities. The Federal government receives a royalty of 12 and one-half percent of the value of production. Each state government receives a 25 percent minimum share of the bonus bid and the royalty revenue from each lease issued in that state.
The oil and gas industry on public lands in Utah contributed $2.6 billion in total economic output in FY2017. Continuous exploration, development, and site restoration is required to sustain production rates, jobs, income and royalties.
March 26, 2019
BLM-Utah Oil and Gas Lease Sale Results Summary
Parcels Sold 90
% Parcels Sold 81.08%
Acres Offered 148,950.842
Acres Sold 135,123.470
% Acres Sold 90.72%
Average Bid/Acre Sold $ 51.62
Average Bid/Parcel Sold $77,502.74
Highest Bid/Acre $15,091.00
Parcel with High Bid/Acre 405
Highest Bid/Parcel $1,207,280.00
Parcel with High Total Bid 405
Total Bonus Bid $6,975,247.00
Total Rental Due $202,725.00
Total Administrative Fees Due $14,850.00
Total Receipts Due* $7,192,822.00
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.