Of the seven companies that submitted winning bids for geothermal leases, Invenergy Geothermal Development LLC acquired five leases, the most of the companies that successfully bid on the geothermal leases.
A BLM official advises the public to research nomination requirements—such as maximum acreage, acceptable land descriptions, and block nominations—before proposing land for competitive geothermal leasing.
“By responsibly developing energy resources on public lands, we’re (the BLM) helping to secure a reliable, diverse energy future for the nation while supporting jobs and local economies,” Groffy said.