The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has completed an oil and gas lease sale that brought in more than $38 million, covering 23 parcels in Montana and North Dakota. The development drew praise from U.S. Senator Steve Daines, who issued a statement following the announcement.
“The announcement from the BLM shows that President Trump’s administration is committed to commonsense policies that are in the best interests of Montana energy. The BLM has focused on expanding America’s energy dominance, which benefits Montana’s economy and provides well-paying jobs for our communities. Thank you President Trump and Secretary Burgum for unlocking these oil and gas lease sales in the Big Beautiful Bill, which will have a lasting benefit in our state,” said Daines.
Senator Daines had made increasing oil and gas lease sales a central part of his legislative efforts with the One Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump on July 4th, 2025. The Supporting Made in America Energy Act within this bill mandates four annual onshore lease sales in leading oil- and gas-producing states such as Montana.
