BLM affirms decisions on plans for oil and gas development in Gunnison County
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MONTROSE, Colo. – Today the Bureau of Land Management issued a decision approving a final supplemental environmental assessment that provides enhanced air quality analysis and affirms previous decisions approving the Bull Mountain Unit Master Development Plan and the Dual Operator 5-Pad Proposal. The projects are for development of 55 private and 171 federal oil and gas wells on 38 new and existing well pads within the BLM Uncompahgre Field Office in western Gunnison County.
“Bull Mountain is expected to generate 11,500 total jobs and nearly $2.2 billion in economic output over the life of the project,” said BLM Colorado Southwest District Deputy Manager Robert Potts. “The BLM, through its multiple use mission and management of the public’s oil and natural gas resources, helps meet the energy needs of the nation in an environmentally responsible way.”
Consistent with Executive Order 14154 and Secretary’s Order 3418, both titled “Unleashing American Energy,” oil and gas development on public lands helps meet the energy needs of U.S. citizens and solidify the nation as a global energy leader long into the future.
The Bureau of Land Management is responsible for overseeing the extraction of critical minerals on federally managed public lands needed for technologies like data centers and defense applications, and for authorizing the development of traditional energy sources, such as oil, gas, and coal. By managing public lands for responsible mineral extraction, the BLM ensures a stable supply of these essential resources. Through permitting, land management, and environmental oversight, the BLM helps reduce reliance on foreign minerals, bolstering the nation's energy security and supporting the continued operation of key industrial sectors.
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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.