Division of Oil & Gas
Discover vast energy potential with the Alaska Division of Oil & Gas!
We're the driving force behind the management of the state's oil, gas, and geothermal resources, transforming land into opportunity. By opening land for leasing and exploration, we fuel energy production and generate significant revenue for the state—including royalties and taxes that benefit all Alaskans.
Our division is more than just management; it’s a powerhouse of nine specialized sections working together to oversee resource access, exploration, production, and transportation. Over the past five years alone, our efforts have poured $1.68 billion into the Alaska Permanent Fund and $151 million into the Constitutional Budget Reserve.
Fieldwork is an integral part of our operations: whether it's overseeing drilling operations on the North Slope, managing seismic surveys in remote areas, or inspecting transportation infrastructure, many of our positions have the opportunity to work from some of the most pristine and untamed environments in the world.
The Alaska Division of Oil and Gas offers a unique opportunity for professionals to engage in interdisciplinary work that spans geology, engineering, environmental science, and economics. As a part of this dynamic team, you will contribute to some of the most significant energy projects in the United States, helping to shape the future of energy production and resource management. The division's work not only impacts Alaska but also plays a critical role in the nation's energy strategy, making it a place where your expertise can make a lasting difference on a national scale.
OIL AND GAS SECTIONS
The Resource Evaluation Section provides the scientific basis for strategic state land use decisions on leasing and developing state’s energy resources. This section provides critical data on state resource potential through geological, geophysical, and engineering analysis.
The State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section monitors the integrity of common carrier pipelines and serves as the lead state agency for processing pipeline right-of-way leases under the Right-of-Way Leasing Act. This section coordinates state oversight of preconstruction, construction, operation, and termination of common-carrier pipelines
The Leasing Management Section markets and offers the state’s oil, gas, and geothermal resource lands through five areawide lease sales and the exploration licensing program. More than 3.8 million acres of state land are leased or licensed for oil, gas, or geothermal exploration and development. Leasing and licensing are the initial stages of Alaska oil and gas development, making state lands available for exploration, development, and production.
The Royalty Audit Section ensures the state receives the full value of oil and gas royalties and net profit shares. Auditors carry out this mission by performing state royalty and Net Profit Share Lease (NPSL) audits and federal royalty audits. This section validates and confirms accounting and ensures the state receives full value for its state and federal energy resources each year.
The Permitting Section adjudicates and issues decisions for surface use and improvements supporting oil, gas and geothermal projects statewide. Permitting staff serve as the Division’s front line for the lessees, licensees and permittees conducting surface activities and operations.
The Commercial Section serves as the in-house advisor that analyzes and provides strategic insight on all economic and financial matters. This section's commercial expertise cuts across all Division programs to fulfill DNR’s constitutional goal of promoting responsible development of Alaska’s natural resources, realizing maximum value, and protecting the state’s interests.
The Units Section adjudicates the formation of units, coordinating input from the public, and working with technical staff in evaluating the resource potential, the operator’s proposed plans for the area, and the contractual agreement that will dictate the function and management of the unit going forward. This section enforces state oil and gas lessees’ obligations to explore, develop, and produce.
The Royalty Accounting Section accomplishes complex oil and gas royalty accounting analyses to ensure the state receives the correct royalty value based on lease terms or settlement agreements. This section calculates, accounts for, and distributes over $1 billion per year in royalties and revenues received by the state from oil and gas production and development.
Provides centralized support for all Division operations including Director’s initiatives, communications, regulatory changes, and information technology and administrative functions. The Administration and Support Section ensures that Division processes run efficiently and are regularly improved. Division leadership provides consistent, timely and legally defensible decisions that are consistent with the public interest.
OIL & GAS IN THE FIELD
DIVISION OF OIL & GAS OFFICES
Suite 1100
550 W 7th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA