Ready for the Next Geothermal Lease Sale?
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, regularly holds lease sales for energy development—including geothermal projects.
According to the BLM’s Notice of Competitive Geothermal Internet Lease Sale, the next geothermal lease sale is slated for this month on October 21st. Though all parcels for the upcoming auction are located in Nevada, the BLM has previously held similar lease sales for land in California, Idaho, and other states.
For a state-by-state listing of prior and upcoming geothermal lease sales, visit the BLM’s state information webpage.
Nevada BLM Geothermal Lease Sale Info
Back in August, the Bureau of Land Management announced its plans to host a competitive lease sale for geothermal energy in the state of Nevada. According to the announcement, this October’s lease sale will feature:
113 parcels
377,678.89 acres of land
10-year lease periods
Bidding for the lease sale is scheduled to begin at 10 am Eastern on Tuesday, October 21st. All bidding will be held online. To learn more about this geothermal sale, including how to place your bid, access the BLM’s downloadable PDF.
Develop a Solid Strategy for Geothermal Lease Sales
A paper published in 2025 by the U.S. Geological Survey, part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, revealed that technological advancements could lead to massive increases in geothermal energy production. In fact, the report estimates that such innovations could potentially increase “installed geothermal electricity-generating capacity from <1 to 10 percent of current total U.S. power production capacity.”
As a result of this exciting news, some developers are increasingly interested in geothermal lease sale events, such as the upcoming BLM auction. However, before you place your bid, it’s wise to develop a comprehensive land strategy for geothermal. At Trigen Energy, we’re skilled land professionals who can guide you to an effective land strategy that considers:
Access to existing infrastructure
Nearby water sources and other natural resources
Public and private landownership
Geological considerations
Contact us to discuss our capabilities for geothermal and explore solutions for lease acquisition, landowner outreach, title research, and GIS support.