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The state of Utah is ranked 13th in the country in crude oil production and 8th in natural gas production (Energy Information Administration; rankings based on 2007 production, not including Federal Offshore production areas). There are approximately 8,600 wells currently in production within the state.

The Oil and Gas Program of the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining (part of the Department of Natural Resources) was established in 1955 to prevent the waste of oil and natural gas, encourage conservation and protect correlative rights of oil and natural gas owners.

Our Mission today is to promote the exploration, development and conservation of oil and natural gas resources in Utah, to foster a fair economic return to the general public for such resources, and to maintain sound regulatory practices to ensure environmentally acceptable activities.

News and Announcements...

    Your Input is Needed! 
    The Division of Oil, Gas & Mining seeks your input to determine the satisfaction of our customers. A short survey of only 6 questions will rate your satisfaction and allow you to provide detailed comments if desired. We would appreciate a couple minutes of your time to help us improve customer service. Click here to take the survey now.

    Sundry Notices can now be filed electronically! 
    Utah oil and gas operators can now submit miscellaneous reports of well operations (Form 9, Sundry Notices and Reports on Wells) through the division's ePermit system (NOTE: Prior to filing reports electronically, companies must first submit an ePermit registration form to the division).

    Notice to Drilling Companies - Proper Disposal of Drilling Mud 
    All drilling mud and other by-products from the drilling process that are normally present in the reserve pit after drilling should remain and be mitigated in place. In the future no drilling mud, sludge, or any other wet non-water materials from reserve pits and the drilling process will be allowed at land-farms or other disposal facilities. Click here to learn more.

    Water/Energy Sustainability Symposium - September 13-17, 2009 
    The Ground Water Protection Council invites your participation in the first Water/Energy Sustainability Symposium at the GWPC 2009 Annual Forum, co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Click here to learn more.

    Electronic permitting is now available! 
    Utah oil and gas operators can now submit Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs) through the Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining's ePermit system (NOTE: Prior to filing for permits electronically, companies must first submit an ePermit registration form to the division).

    Office Hours 
    Governor Huntsman has directed the Department of Natural Resources and other state agencies to implement a 4-day, 10-hour work week, beginning on Monday, August 4, 2008. State offices will be closed on Fridays to cut energy usage. Our new office hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Click here to read more about it or Contact us.


  • National Polls Show Majority in Favor of Increased Drilling and Energy Development (PollingReport.com; 12/23/2008)
    Energy related polls conducted by numerous agencies show a common desire for increased domestic oil and gas exploration and production.