Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is a U.S. federal agency responsible for managing energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. It oversees offshore oil and gas leasing, offshore wind development and marine mineral extraction, ensuring environmentally responsible resource management and fair economic return to the public. BOEM plays a key role in the expansion of U.S. offshore renewable energy, particularly offshore wind leasing and permitting.