Federal Register #2026-07667

BLM Alaska State Office Oil and Gas Lease Sale – Coastal Plain, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office is initiating a sealed bid process for oil and gas lease rights in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office - Products/Services Requested: - Oil and gas exploration and extraction lease rights for at least 400,000 acres in the Coastal Plain - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified bidders - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sealed bid submission is required - Compliance with all lease terms, conditions, special stipulations, and required operating procedures as outlined in the forthcoming Detailed Statement of Sale - The United States reserves the right to withdraw any tract prior to written acceptance of a bid - Lease terms and duration will be detailed in the Statement of Sale; this is the first of multiple required lease sales over the next ten years - Additional Information: - The sale is governed by the 2025 Record of Decision, relevant public laws, and executive orders - The Detailed Statement of Sale will provide further specifics on tracts, terms, and bid instructions

Description

The Bureau of Land Management's Alaska State Office will conduct an oil and gas lease sale bid opening for tracts in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The sale includes at least 400,000 acres available for leasing under the 2025 Record of Decision. Bids must be sealed and submitted by June 3, 2026, with the bid opening scheduled for June 5, 2026. The sale advances priorities under several public laws and executive orders aimed at developing Alaska's resource potential.

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