BLM Revives Incline Energy's Colorado Oil and Gas Lease
Published Date: 3/16/2026
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Summary
Incline Energy, LLC asked to bring back their oil and gas lease in Weld County, Colorado, after it was ended. They paid all the fees and agreed to new terms, including $20 per acre yearly rent and 20% royalties. The Bureau of Land Management plans to approve this reinstatement soon, keeping things moving without delays or new leases in the area.
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Oil Lease Reinstated with New Terms
The Bureau of Land Management proposes to reinstate Incline Energy, LLC's oil and gas lease COCO105671521 (COC79880) in Weld County, effective with its termination date of 12/01/2021 for 9.7 acres. The lessee agreed to pay $20 per acre per year in rent and 20 percent royalty, and paid a $500 administrative fee plus $133 for publishing this notice; the lessee also paid rentals that accrued from the date of termination.
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