Interior Department Launches Development of 11th Outer Continental Shelf Energy Program

USA DOI Announces 11th OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program

'Launching the process to develop the 11th national outer continental shelf program marks a decisive step toward securing American energy dominance', Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said.

National Outer Continental Shelf Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing

On April 18, 2025, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to initiate the first step in a robust public engagement process to develop a new schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).  “Launching the process to develop the […]

Save Long Beach Island statement regarding halt to Empire Wind project

On April 16, 2025 U.S. Secretary of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued a Directive to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to “order Empire Wind to cease all construction activities” at the location of its offshore wind project off of northern New Jersey and south of New York City. The Secretary indicated that “staff of the Department of the Interior has obtained information that raises serious issues with respect to the project approval…

New U.S. OCS oil and gas lease sales in the works

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Interior Department Launches Development of 11th Outer Continental Shelf Energy Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to initiate public engagement for the creation of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This announcement marks a significant step in advancing offshore energy exploration and bolstering long-term economic growth. “Launching the process to develop the 11th National Outer Continental…

US Plans New Offshore Oil and Gas Lease Sales

US Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to begin a public engagement process to develop a new schedule for offshore oil and gas lease sales on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.“Launching…