Office of Conservation
Richard P. Ieyoub
Commissioner
Main Phone (225) 342-5540
Fax (225) 342-3705
Physical Address
617 North Third Street
LaSalle Building, 9th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 94275
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804
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ABOUT US
The Office of Conservation is charged with conserving and regulating oil, gas, and lignite resources of the state. This statutory responsibility is to regulate the exploration and production of oil, gas and other hydrocarbons and lignite; to control and allocate energy supplies and distribution; and to protect public safety and the environment from oilfield waste, including regulation of underground injection and disposal practices.
The Commissioner of Conservation is responsible for administering all activities involving the conservation and development of all natural and mineral resources of the state. The Commissioner also oversees the administration of six divisions and three district offices within the Office of Conservation.
Notices and Updates
Public comments will be heard relative to the entry of an Operating Agreement for storage of hydrocarbons beneath State property in the Lake Bistineau Field Gas Storage Unit, including portions of Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17, 21 and 22, Township 16 North, Range 10 West, Bossier and Bienville Parishes, Louisiana.
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Conference code: 102310
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Injection and Mining Division is requesting that any paper submittals be accompanied by corresponding electronic submission to the
Expedited Processing of Class II EOR Well Permit Applications - March 2019
Financial Security Requirements -CHANGES- August 2016
Gov. Edwards Names Richard Ieyoub Commissioner of Conservation 1/29/16
New Fees Listed, Act 362 of 2015, starts 8/1/15
New Fees and New Rules for Operators starts 8/1/15
Pipeline Owners/Operators are required to file their PLS-OR-1: Organization Report on-line
Operators are required to file their (UIC-24) Quarterly Class I Waste Disposal Well Reports on-line
Operators are required to submit well logs in electronic format.
News and Events
E & P Waste Commercial Facility Information Now on SONRIS Interactive Map - 5/2/17
"Waterman" video makes a splash with teachers and students - 11/1/16
Emergency Order on Flooding from Office of Conservation - 1/7/16
USGS reports water used for hydralic fracturing varies widely across US - 6/30/15
Commissioner Amends South Caddo Emergency Order- Restrictions Suspended - 6/30/14
Information on Fracturing Technique
» Engineering - Administrative
» Pipeline
Links of Interest
»Title 43 - Natural Resources (Rules and Regulations)
» Rig Count Maps & Energy Exploration Updates
» Statewide Order No. 29-R-19/20 and Forward
» Production and Regulatory Fee Schedule FY 20/21
» TMS Presentation Update by Com. Welsh, 9/12/13
» State Water Management for Energy Development, 9/12/13
» Commissioner Extends Emergency Order No. ENV 2011-GW014 (2/29/2012)