WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – A crude oil agreement between the Navajo Nation and Navajo Oil and Gas Company was approved by the Resources Committee of the 21st Navajo Nation Council during a special meeting held on July 22.

Passage of the legislation means that the Navajo Nation will sell barrels of its oil to the Navajo Oil and Gas Company.

George Arthur (T’iistoh Bikaad/San Juan/Nenanezad), chairman for the committee, sponsored legislation for the crude oil agreement.

“Our oil is a market driven product,” Arthur said. “Navajo Oil and Gas bided on this particular product like any other competing industry.”

The negotiation of the agreement is “pretty much negotiated out” and both parties are “in agreement with the contract,” he added.

Arthur’s piece of legislation goes to President Joe Shirley’s desk for final execution of the agreement. The committee passed the legislation with a vote of 6-0.