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RENO, Nev. - The Bureau of Land Management accepted winning bids on 60 parcels in Nevada, totaling 186,641 acres for 4.83 million in total receipts for a geothermal lease sale. The BLM may issue leases once review and payment are complete. The combined bonus bids, rentals, and subsequent royalties from the leases will be distributed among the U.S. Treasury, the State of Nevada, and the counties where the leases are located. The parcels are located Lyon, Churchill, Mineral, Humboldt, Esmerelda, Lander, Nye, Eureka, Lincoln and White Pine counties. Expanding reliable domestic energy production is essential to strengthening Americas energy dominance, driving economic development and making life more affordable for American families, said BLM Nevada Acting State Director Justin Abernathy. Todays sale demonstrates continued strong interest in developing our nations natural resources to support energy security, create economic opportunities and generate revenue for local communities. Through collaborative resource development and continued innovation, we continue to unlock Americas full energy potential and maintain our leadership in the global energy landscape. Geothermal lease sales support domestic energy production and American energy independence, while contributing to the nations economic and military security. Consistent with Executive Order 14154, Unleashing American Energy, the BLMs geothermal lease sales help meet the energy needs of U.S. citizens, will solidify the nation as a global energy leader long into the future, and achieve American Energy Dominance. Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal geothermal resources. The BLM ensures geothermal development meets the requirements set forth by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and other applicable legal authorities. Planning documents for this sale are available at the BLM National NEPA Register. The BLMs lease sales are held online through Efficient Markets. Geothermal is an abundant resource, especially in the West, where the BLM has authority to manage geothermal resource leasing, exploration, and development on approximately 245 million surface acres of public lands and the 700 million acres where the United States owns the subsurface mineral estate.
