Brownwood News – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to offer 95 parcels, totaling 45,445.76 acres, at its May 2020 quarterly oil and gas lease sale.
The proposed parcels are located in Chaves, Eddy and Lea counties in New Mexico; and Wise County in Texas. The lease sale is scheduled to occur online at www.energynet on May 20-21, 2020.
The protest period begins March 23 and ends April 1, 2020.
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 (APD) detailing development plans. The BLM reviews APDs, posts them for public review, and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.
The sale notice, environmental review documents, and additional information including protest instructions can be viewed online at https://www.blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals/oil-and-gas/leasing/regional-lease-sales/new-mexico. The information can also be obtained by visiting the BLM New Mexico State Office at 301 Dinosaur Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87508.
