On 1 December 2017, Shell Offshore was formally awarded four blocks in the Alaminos Canyon Protraction Area: AC 336 (lease G36102), AC 337 (G36103), AC 381 (G36104) and AC 816 (G36110), situated in the Burgos - Rio Grande and East Texas Coastal basins. All four blocks were originally offered as part of Western Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale 249, which was held on 16 August 2017. AC 336 and AC 337 are expected to expire on 30 November 2024, with AC 381 and AC 816 due to expire on 30 November 2027. Following official award, Shell Offshore is now the operator and sole interest-holder (100% WI + Op) in all four Alaminos Canyon blocks.
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