Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining

03/18/2026

The Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining has relaunched its Stay Out, Stay Alive abandoned mine safety campaign with a new website, updated videos, and a redesigned fourth-grade workbook aligned with Utah Core Standards. With new content, interactive activities, and fresh artwork, the program helps students learn about mine safety, science, and Utah’s rich mining history.

Abandoned mines may contain explosive materials, toxic gases, and unstable structures, and access can be challenging for emergency responders.

Learn more at https://ogm.utah.gov/stay-out-stay-alive/. Fourth-grade teachers interested in the workbooks can contact [email protected].

02/14/2026

Wishing you a Valentine’s Day inspired by Utah’s diverse landscapes and abundant resources.

01/20/2026

In Utah, produced water is being recycled and reused for oil and gas operations, reducing demand on freshwater resources and supporting responsible energy development.

Utah's oil and gas industry is shifting from relying on freshwater to recycling produced water for drilling and completion operations. Once treated as waste,...

01/14/2026

Great to see this moving forward!

The Division of Oil, Gas and Mining has submitted a Class VI primacy application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a key step toward enabling Utah to regulate carbon sequestration wells that store carbon dioxide underground. Primacy would put permitting and oversight in the hands of local experts, ensuring it’s stored safely to protect underground sources of drinking water.