The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced Thursday that it generated more than $39 million in revenue from oil and gas lease sales on public land in the first few months of 2025.
Press release from an agent say These sales “emphasize the sector’s continued commitment to responsible energy development in relation to public lands and US energy control.” The revenue also reflects the government’s continued focus on supporting employment growth, reducing dependence on foreign resources, unlocking domestic energy production, and streamlining permitting and leasing processes.
“This quarter’s lease sales demonstrate an unwavering commitment to promoting America’s energy domination and we are grateful to those who generate energy on federal land.” “Based on the common sense and pro-post policies of the Trump administration, we ensure that public land is being used to the maximum potential to support the national security, economic strength and livelihoods of the American people.”
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) leased 34 plots in the first quarter of 2025, equivalent to 25,038 acres, equivalent to 25,038 acres. Bonus bids and rentals from the lease are set to be distributed between the state and the federal government. State where sales occurred include North Dakota, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada and Wyoming. (Related: Biden administrators are locked on the most smiling offshore oil and gas lease schedules in US history as prices remain high at pumps.)
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Sales come under President Donald Trump Executive Order 14154“It aims to meet the energy needs of American citizens and help them to long-term solidify their nation as a global energy leader in the future.
Oil and gas leases are set up on 10 years terms and can last longer if there is “wage oil and gas production,” the press release states. The federal government also receives 16.67% royalties from production.
BLM is set to hold sales of 15 additional oil and gas leases in 2025.
