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Bidding optimum bonus for federal offshore oil and gas leases

Journal Article · · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/15992-PA· OSTI ID:5967878
How a bidder should bid for federal offshore oil and gas leases offered by bonus bidding is detailed. Quantitative answers are given for bidders seeking to maximize value as well as reserves. The winner's curse is delineated. Further, it is shown how bidding as a joint venture rather than solo can diminish bidders' values.
OSTI ID:
5967878
Journal Information:
J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 39:9; ISSN JPTJA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English