Because of the federal government shutdown, BOEM's website is not being updated and the agency will not be able to respond to inquiries until appropriations are enacted. For more information please visit: www.doi.gov/shutdown
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...
The November Science Notes covers the first year of broad-scale research on protected species abundance and distribution in the Gulf of Mexico, including marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles from Brownsville to the Florida Keys,
BOEM is currently reviewing permit applications for G&G; Seismic Surveys in the Atlantic Ocean.
BOEM issued conditional approval to Hilcorp Alaska LLC for its Liberty Project oil and gas development and production plan.