Notice of Proposed Reinstatement of BLM New Mexico Terminated Oil and Gas Leases, Lea and Eddy Counties, NM
In accordance with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) received petitions for reinstatement of terminated competitive oil and gas leases NMNM134896, NMNM134897, NMNM138884, NMNM138885, NMNM138887, NMNM141006, NMNM141409, NMNM141418, NMNM142575, NMNM105821017, and NMNM105821018 from FAE II LLC (FAE), Murchison Oil & Gas, LLC (Murchison), Blackbeard Operating, LLC (Blackbeard), MR NM Operating LLC (MR NM), V-F Petroleum Inc (V-F), Ridge Runner Agent Inc. (Ridge Runner), David J Disiere (Disiere), and Coterra Energy Operating Co. (Coterra). The lessees timely filed petitions for reinstatement of the competitive oil and gas leases located in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico. The lessees paid the required rentals accruing from the date of termination. No leases have been issued that affect these lands. The BLM proposes to reinstate the leases.
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.