Gov. Gianforte, DNRC Announce Record-Setting $2.85 Million Oil and Gas Lease Sale

Along with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Governor Greg Gianforte last week announced a record-setting oil and gas lease sale on state trust lands, totaling $2.85 million in revenue.

“We’ll continue to ramp up American-made energy in Montana to make our state and nation energy independent and secure,” Gov. Gianforte said. “All the while, we’ll prioritize additional revenues from these oil and gas lease sales for the benefit our schools and to ensure our kids have access to the best education possible.”

Approved by the State Board of Land Commissioners this...