Bureau of Indian Affairs Leasing

When in Oklahoma and in the Oil and Gas Industry, one should expect there to be lands managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The BIA is the one thing I see most that industry attempts to navigate around. Often, I hear, “I’m not going to deal with the BIA” or “there is just too much red tape to navigate!” and that is where Reagan Smith steps-in to make this a painless process.

Allowing your project to have BIA lands incorporated into your units, allows for a larger prospect area. Increasing your area, increases everything in your project, from leaseholds to even formations with higher production. Sure, there may be a permit or two more that are needed, but we have the professionals to take you from the negotiation process to permitting and a completed well. Before your project begins, we can tell you everything that will potentially occur. This helps you know exactly what to expect and allows for better project and time management.

Having professionals in the industry that have a multitude of years in relationships, with not only the Tribes, but with tribal members themselves, is a HUGE benefit to leasing tribal lands. Being a Cherokee Native American myself, has helped me build an even closer working relationship with tribal members across the state and BIA offices across the United States.

Your prospects are important and leasing BIA lands is important. Having professionals who can navigate this for you, well, that’s priceless.?