Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
@BOEM
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We manage our offshore energy, mineral, and geological resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way 🌊 RTs/follows/likes ≠ endorsement
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Joined August 2013
Congratulations @SecretaryBurgum! 🎉
With a career rooted in leadership, innovation and service, @SecretaryBurgum expressed his gratitude and outlined his vision for the Department of the Interior’s future.
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We will initiate an environmental review of the potential impacts from the proposed Vineyard Mid-Atlantic Wind project. If approved, the project would provide: 🌊 Up to 117 wind turbines ⚡ +2GW electricity 🏠 Power +700K homes Details:
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We will host 3 virtual public meetings this week on the Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Lease Sales Draft Programmatic EIS. There will be opportunity to comment on the Draft Programmatic EIS. Advanced registration is encouraged. For more information:
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On Jan. 3, 2025, BOEM announced a Call for Information and Nominations for potential wind energy leasing near Guam. 🌊⚡️ Public comment period opens Jan. 6! Learn more:
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🌊The Department of the Interior has approved the SouthCoast Wind project. ⚡This project has an estimated capacity of 2.4 GW, which could power over 840,000 homes. 💚 Details:
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BOEM has issued a Determination of Competitive Interest in two Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the Gulf of Mexico. Visit for more information.
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The Gulf of Mexico Oil and Gas Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is now available for review. Details: We will hold a 45-day public comment period, along with virtual public meetings and the opportunity for oral testimony.
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We have issued a record of decision identifying environmental measures expected to be applied to future New York Bight offshore wind energy development. Details:
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From Marine Cadastre to countless authoritative data files, maps, and marine spatial planning tools, we rely heavily on geospatial information to ensure that we are responsibly managing our nation’s offshore resources. #GISDay 🗺️Explore the ocean today:
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Our team of marine archaeologists unravel the stories of historical shipwrecks to help protect our past for the benefit of future generations. Interested in learning more? Watch "The Curious Crew" of PBS to discuss the profession of marine archaeology:
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📢 The public comment period on the California Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement is now open. Opportunity to comment on BOEM’s draft analysis of potential mitigation measures for future floating wind development offshore California. 👉
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🚨We’ve released a draft regional environmental report for public review. 🌊 It analyzes potential mitigation measures for future floating wind development on 5 lease areas off the California coast. 📢Share your feedback on our findings & alternatives. 👉
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To our veterans, thank you for your service. And to those who have joined us at @Interior, thank you for continuing to serve. Every day, you contribute valuable expertise that helps protect our cherished public lands and waters, the wildlife and the habitat they sustain.
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#LouisianaDay ⚜️ In Aug 2023, we held the first-ever offshore wind energy auction for the Gulf of Mexico region and awarded a lease area offshore Louisiana. This area can potentially power +435K homes with clean energy, while creating good-paying jobs in the region.
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Celebrate #NationalSTEMDay by making a difference! 🌍 At BOEM, your STEM skills can help protect our oceans and develop sustainable offshore energy solutions. Explore career opportunities that promote responsible ocean stewardship:
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We have completed our environmental review of the proposed SouthCoast Wind project offshore MA and RI. 🌊 Up to 147 wind turbines and 5 substations ⚡ 2.4GW estimated capacity 🏠 800,000 homes powered annually Details on the analysis and next steps:
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Our Alaska Region staff is at the 2024 Alaska Miners Association Convention in Anchorage. This year’s theme is "Critical Mining for These Critical Times." Stop by our booth at the Dena'ina Center today, Nov. 7, to chat about seabed #geology and BOEM's work!
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The ocean is vast and the research opportunities are limitless. Help us decide: what should we study next? We invite you to submit ideas by December 9, 2024. Details: These studies inform our offshore energy development decisions.
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In a recent Alaska polar bear study, we developed a prototype for an ear-mounted tag, which is less cumbersome than traditional tags: These studies help reduce risks from energy development on polar bear populations. #PolarBearWeek #UnleashingTheScience
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