The Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company (NNOGC) is aware of circulating social media discussions regarding pricing at our Blue Gap convenience store. We hear you—and we want our Diné relatives to know that your voices matter to us.

Our pricing is regularly adjusted in line with industry standards, but more importantly, we consider the economic realities our families and communities face every day. Our mission is to provide the highest value possible while staying true to our commitment to serve and uplift the Navajo Nation.

Our Dine customers are at the heart of everything we do. We are not just a business—we are proud to be part of the community. We will work closely with our stores to enhance product displays and ensure our shelves are organized, clear, and easy to navigate—making your shopping experience better from start to finish. NNOGC serves the Navajo Nation and remains dedicated to transparency, community support and input, and continuous improvement.”

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Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company (NNOGC) is seeking three qualified individuals desiring to serve on its Board of Directors, two of whom are required to be enrolled members of the Navajo Nation.  NNOGC is a wholly Navajo Nation owned for-profit corporation chartered under the Indian Reorganization Act engaged in oil, gas, and helium exploration and production, pipeline transportation, and retail services.

Pursuant to NNOGC’s Restated Federal Charter of Incorporation, the Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors, or its successor committee, recruits, interviews and nominates all Board candidates for confirmation by the Shareholder Representatives.  In accordance with the Charter, Board members must meet qualifications established by the Charter and the Board of Directors is prohibited from seating unqualified nominees. Minimum qualifications include that each Board member must have substantial knowledge, understanding and competency in the oil and gas industry and at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, with advanced degrees preferred.  Navajo Nation public officials, and commissioners or directors or their equivalent of other Navajo owned entities, are ineligible, as are employees of federal, state, county, municipal or other governments, including the Navajo Nation.  A majority of the Board members are required to be members of the Navajo Nation.   Each Board member will serve a fixed three-year term established by the Nominations Committee, or its successor committee.  All candidates for nomination are required to submit to due diligence and must give their advance written consent for a background check. 

Additional Charter provisions relating to Board member qualifications and required documents may be downloaded at www.nnogc.com.            

Any interested candidate is required to submit his/her letter of interest, resume, list of three (3) professional references, and completed and signed background check consent form and conflict-of-interest disclosure form to be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Daylight Savings Time on February 7, 2025 to: Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company, Attn: Human Resources c/o Nominations Committee, P.O. Box 4439, Window Rock, Arizona 86515.  Late or incomplete submittals will not be considered.

Press Release
February 7, 2024
Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company
St. Michaels, Arizona

The Board of Directors of Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company (NNOGC) today announced the appointment of John A. Brooks as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

The Chair of the Board, Lennard Eltsosie, said, “NNOGC is delighted to have secured the services of John A. Brooks to be the new leader of this important company. He has a very distinguished career as a petroleum engineer with several decades of service to the industry, most recently as President and CEO of the US public company Penn Virginia, which he re-positioned as a leading and very successful oil producer in Texas. He has extensive experience working in many oil and gas areas in several states in the US.”

John A. Brooks stated, “I am certainly looking forward to guiding NNOGC in its primary businesses of downstream C-Store services, mid-stream oil pipeline operations, oilfield services, and of course in the very important upstream oil, gas, and helium exploration and production in and around the Navajo Nation.”

The company’s Acting CEO and current CFO, David Rubenking, is to be retiring from the company shortly after serving the company as a key officer for more than 12 years. Chair Lennard Eltsosie stated: “We genuinely appreciate the many years of outstanding service from David Rubenking and thank him for his help in transition as we bring John A. Brooks onboard to lead the company as its new President and CEO.”

Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company is owned by the Navajo people and governed by the Navajo Nation.

October 25, 2022

Navajo Nation Oil and Gas Company would like to Congratulate Ella Babbit from Tonalea, Arizona as the winner of NNOGC’s Trailer Giveaway held at the 74th Annual Navajo Nation Fair. NNOGC is happy to have been a sponsor for the Navajo Nation Fair this year. NNOGC is a proud community partner enhancing the quality of life for all Navajo communities. We look forward to another great year serving the Navajo Nation.