Press Releases

The BLM will offer a competitive lease by sealed bid of approximately 120 acres containing an estimated 1.29 million tons of recoverable federal coal within the Little Eccles Tract near Skyline Mine in Emery County.

The Department of the Interior is proposing to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule.

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on changes to its proposal on how to manage Greater Sage-grouse habitat across eight Western states and is inviting the public to weigh in.

The Department of the Interior is moving forward with three competitive coal lease sales in Alabama, Montana and Utah this fall.

BLM transferred 618 acres to Utah State Parks, consolidating lands at Antelope Island and Wasatch Mountain state parks to streamline management and enhance visitor experiences.

The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management and in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, has completed the environmental review for a major Utah coal project, marking the first expedited coal leasing action under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Sept. 24, 2025, to offer 15 oil and gas parcels totaling 19,014 acres in Utah.

The Bureau of Land Management is inviting public input on a proposed coal exploration project in Utah’s Muddy Creek Canyon area.

The Bureau of Land Management generated nearly $34 million in total receipts from energy and timber sales held in the second quarter of 2025.

BLM Utah is seeking public comment through Aug. 8 on plans to include 46 oil and gas leases totaling 68,263 acres in a December 2025 sale.

BLM approved Coal Energy Group 2’s expansion of the Wildcat Loadout Facility under a 14-day review, boosting oil transloading capacity while supporting U.S. energy goals and responsible land use.

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office leased two parcels totaling 834 acres for $317,158 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale.

The Department of the Interior today announced the formal rescission of 18 obsolete or redundant Bureau of Land Management regulations in a decisive move to advance America’s energy independence and economic vitality.

The Bureau of Land Management today approved the Red Cliffs-Warner Valley Land Exchange. This exchange will provide the State of Utah’s Washington County Water Conservancy District with land to support future water management needs in the fast-growing county, while ensuring the BLM’s ability to provide long-term protection for the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. The state will receive 929

As part of a strategic response to the national energy emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on Jan. 20, 2025, the project will undergo an accelerated environmental review by the Bureau of Land Management.

The Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 14 oil and gas leases, totaling 19,704 acres in a September 2025 sale. The comment period ends June 6, 2025.

The Bureau of Land Management approved a right-of-way for Utah Gas Corp to build the 3.5-mile Park Mountain Pipeline in Uintah County, supporting national energy goals.

BLM Utah is seeking public input on 46 proposed oil and gas parcels totaling 68,263 acres for a potential December 2025 lease sale. The 30-day scoping period ends May 16, 2025.

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing approval of expanded infrastructure supporting increased oil and gas production on public lands.

The Bureau of Land Management leased 14 parcels in Utah totaling 50,961 acres for $5,663,890 in total receipts for a geothermal lease sale.

The Department of the Interior will no longer require the Bureau of Land Management to prepare an environmental impact statement for approximately 3,224 oil and gas leases in seven Western states.

The Department of the Interior is reaffirming its commitment to the Trump administration’s goal of American Energy Dominance with a renewed focus on coal.

BLM is investigating illness and 25 wild burro deaths at Axtell Corral following a recent gather. Cause: bronchopneumonia linked to gammaherpes virus. Affected burros are isolated and receiving treatment.

BLM Utah updates its June 3, 2025 oil and gas lease sale, now offering 13 parcels totaling 20,888 acres. A 30-day public protest period is open through May 5.

The BLM Vernal Field Office is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of commercial Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) for the B and C sections of the Green River.