BLM - Bureau of Land Management
05/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/12/2026 13:51
BLM seeks initial input for December 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Arizona
BLM seeks initial input for December 2026 sale of oil and gas leases in Arizona
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May 12, 2026
Energy infrastructure rises on America's public lands, where responsible development helps power communities, support local jobs, and strengthen the nation's energy future.
PHOENIX - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 40 oil and gas parcels totaling 78,708 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in Arizona. The scoping period ends June 11, 2026.
"Arizona remains an important oil and gas state in our administration's priority on strengthening American energy production," said BLM Acting Director Bill Groffy. "This lease sale, which will be the first to be held in Arizona since 2018, will extend our streak of successful oil and gas lease actions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.
All parcels that are included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System. BLM lease sales are held online through Efficient Markets.
The parcels BLM is analyzing, as well as maps and instructions on how to comment, are available at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=c5f10790-8349-f111-88b4-001dd8084607
The BLM manages about 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.
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