The Bureau of Land Management announced on April 23rd an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for June 24, 2026, to offer 39 oil and gas parcels totaling 54,114 acres in Utah, much of which are in Uintah County. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in January 2026 and held a public comment period that closed in March 2026 on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. “Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources,” shares the announcement. “Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders.” The 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input is now open and will close May 26th.
