Thirteen offshore wind energy leases have been awarded to developers and BOEM is committed to working with our many stakeholders as we continue to lease the OCS for responsible renewable energy development activities. Learn more...
BOEM is ready to respond to hurricane-related disasters and provides access to sand so that eroded or damaged coasts and wetlands can be restored. Learn more...
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. Learn more...
BOEM is developing a new National OCS Oil and Gas Leasing Program. Learn about this important process as BOEM manages the Nation's offshore resources to meet the country's energy needs. Learn more...
Secretary Zinke Announces over $61 Million for States to Support Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Federal grants invest in state and local parks using earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing.
BOEM is extending the Comment Period through July 30, 2018, for information and nominations for offshore wind energy development within the New York Bight region.
Secretary Zinke today announced the proposed lease sale for two additional areas offshore Massachusetts for commercial wind energy leasing, totaling nearly 390,000 acres.
BOEM announced that the Department will offer 77.3 million acres offshore Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida for oil and gas exploration and development.
