About Us
Our Mission For Efficient
And Effective Tribal Energy
BlackHawk Energy Corporation is a Federally Chartered Section 17 Corporation (aka Jicarilla Apache Energy Corporation - JAECO) wholly owned by the 100% Shareholder interest of the Jicarilla Apache Nation. BlackHawk operates oil and gas production in the San Juan Basin in New Mexico, which includes operations within the Jicarilla Apache Nation that covers over 1 million acres of land located in the San Juan Basin in northern New Mexico.
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BlackHawk acquired all oil and gas assets previously owned by Black Hills Gas Resources that are located in the San Juan Basin of northern New Mexico.
JAECO
The Jicarilla Apache Energy Corporation (“JAECO”) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Jicarilla Apache Nation. JAECO’s corporate purposes, as set forth in Article VII of its Corporate Charter:
Notable Area Attributes
The Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation covers approximately one million acres in north-central New Mexico on the eastern edge of the San Juan Basin, comprising parts of Townships 22 to 32 North and Ranges 1 East to 5 West. The San Juan Basin contains the second-largest natural gas field in the coterminous United States. It has produced record levels of oil from fractured Mancos shale compared to other basins in the Rocky Mountain province. The Jicarilla Apache Tribe is the single largest mineral owner in the San Juan Basin, excluding the United States government. For more than 50 years there has been gas and oil activity within the Reservation with over 2,700 wells drilled. The basin contains a complete infrastructure of gas gathering and delivery systems, oil pipelines, and refineries to process, market, and deliver oil and gas. Oil and gas production on the Reservation is from Cretaceous rocks including the Dakota, Mancos, Mesaverde (both Cliffhouse and Point Lookout), and Pictured Cliffs Formations. In addition, coal seam gas is produced in the Cretaceous Kirtland-Fruitland interval.
BlackHawk Energy creates opportunities where tradition meets innovation to power communities forward through energy efficiency. As stewards of our ancestral lands, we harness the strength of our heritage and the advancements of modern technology to provide sustainable energy solutions to our people and beyond.
We prioritize community engagement and economic development, ensuring that our projects not only benefit the environment but also create jobs and opportunities for our people. Through partnerships, grants and educational programs, we empower our community members to be involved.
We specialize in developing renewable energy projects tailored to the unique needs of tribal communities. By creating energy efficiencies through use of our natural resources like oil and gas, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and preserving the environment for generations to come.
BlackHawk is dedicated to promoting energy independence and sovereignty. By taking control of our energy resources, we are less reliant on outside sources and have the autonomy to shape our own future. This self-sufficiency strengthens our sovereignty and enhances our ability to preserve our cultural heritage for future generations.
Safety
Safety and Environmental Responsibility is a top priority at BlackHawk. We work closely with our partners and suppliers to identify and execute ongoing practices that improve our overall safety performance. We focus on proactive risk management by actively monitoring and controlling our operations. Our systems are comprehensive and extend to a wide array of potential hazardous situations, ensuring thorough protection across all fronts.
Location
The Jicarilla Apache Nation is located along the eastern and southern portions of the oil and gas productive San Juan Basin. This basin is one of the most prolific gas producing basins in North America with nearly 40,000 wells drilled here since 1922. Thousands of these wells have been drilled on the Jicarilla Apache Nation with nearly 2200 wells still producing oil and gas across the Nation.
BlackHawk Asset Location Map
Key Targets in San Juan Basin
Opportunity Highlights
Large Contiguous Acreage Position
San Juan Basin in Rio Arriba & Sandoval Cos., NM ~42,160 gross acres (~40,900 Net) HBP lease base. Solid Midstream Gathering & Infrastructure system in place.
San Juan Basin Summary
San Juan Basin is mainly located in the Four Corners region of northwestern New Mexico with parts in Colorado, Arizona & Utah 4 viable formations on the leases providing profilic gas production:
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Mancos Shale
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Fruitland Coal
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Pictured Cliffs Sandstone
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San Jose Formation
​Cumulatively, the San Juan Basin has produced over 43 TCF.
Benefits to
the Tribe
The acquisition brought the land and assets back into nation control via BlackHawk ownership. BlackHawk controls the sole source of gas for Dulce and provides discounted gas utility services under the Nation’s Gas Program. BlackHawk is pursuing drilling programs located on the Jicarilla Apache Nation lands which includes over 1 million acres located in the northern San Juan Basin.