Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-16072
Proposed Reinstatement of Terminated Oil and Gas Lease WYW179793 in Wyoming
Posted
August 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-16072
This notice concerns the proposed reinstatement of a previously terminated oil and gas lease in Converse County, Wyoming. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior - Lease Details: - Lease Number: WYW179793 - Location: Converse County, Wyoming - The lessee has met all requirements for reinstatement - Lease will be reinstated under original terms, with updated rental and royalty rates - Financial Terms: - Rental rate: $20 per acre - Royalty rate: 16.67% - Unique Requirements: - Additional stipulations to protect the Bozeman and Oregon historic trails - Compliance with current management plans - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity - No other leases affect these lands
Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received a petition for reinstatement of the terminated competitive oil and gas lease WYW179793 located in Converse County, Wyoming. The lessee filed the petition on time and met all filing requirements. No other leases affect these lands. The BLM proposes to reinstate the lease subject to original terms and conditions, increased rental and royalty rates, and additional stipulations to protect historic trails.