BLM Announces Online Geothermal Lease Sale on 40,000 Acres in California

The BLM is holding a competitive geothermal lease auction on Oct. 27, 2026, offering 19 parcels that total roughly 40,000 acres in Modoc, Sonoma, Lake, Mono, Inyo and Imperial counties. Interested parties can view parcel details on the BLM’s California Geothermal Energy site and the EnergyNet platform, with the open bidding period starting at 8 a.m. Pacific Time and each parcel assigned a one‑hour bidding window. Hunters should note that the lease outcomes could affect public‑land access and management in these areas, so staying informed about the auction results may be important for future field use.