EGLE regulates oil and gas wells in Michigan to help protect public health, natural resources, and the environment. If you plan to drill an oil or gas well in Michigan, you'll need a permit before work begins.
Learn about the permitting process, application requirements, fees, and other related resources.
Everything applicants need to prepare and submit an application.
Learn how EGLE reviews oil and gas well permit applications, including application requirements, review steps, timelines, and permit decisions.
Find step-by-step instructions for preparing and submitting an oil and gas well permit application, including required forms, fees, supporting documents, and submission methods.
Learn about the bonding requirements for oil and gas wells in Michigan, including bond types, amounts, acceptable forms of financial assurance, and when bonds are required.
Learn when threatened and endangered species reviews are required for oil and gas well permits, how the review process works, and what information may be needed before a permit can be issued.
Learn when a spacing exception may be requested for an oil and gas development unit, what information must be included with the application, and how to submit your request to EGLE.
