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    The Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves

    February 1, 2003
    1. Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management
    2. The Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves

    To ensure sufficient fuel for the fleet, the Government began withdrawing probable oil-bearing lands from the public domain. Between 1909 and 1924, tracts in California, Utah, and Wyoming were set aside that became the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves - the oldest component of today's Fossil Energy organization.

    Naval Petroleum & Oil Shale Reserves - 90 Years of Ensuring the Nation's Security
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