OFFICE OF MINERAL RESOURCES
Andrew Young
Assistant Secretary
Main Phone (225) 342-4615
Fax (225) 342-4527
Kristi Carpenter, Administrative Assistant 6
Phone (225) 342-4543
Suzanne Hyatt, Administrative Assistant 5
Phone (225) 342-0893
Physical Address
617 North Third Street
LaSalle Building, 8th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 2827
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821-2827
Special Notice Regarding Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Operating Agreements
The State Mineral and Energy Board approved the final public draft of the Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Operating Agreement Procurement Guidelines on May 14, 2025. This is the process for submitting and evaluating proposals for carbon dioxide sequestration operating agreements on state-owned lands and water bottoms. The final draft can be found here.
MORE INFORMATION REGARDING CARBON CAPTURE SEQUESTRATION AND WIND ENERGY AGREEMENTS
Special Notice Regarding the State Mineral and Energy Board Meeting and Lease Sale for June 11, 2025
The State Mineral and Energy Board will hold the June 11, 2025 Board Meeting and Lease Sale at the LaSalle Office Building, LaBelle Hearing Room, 1st floor. The opening of bids will begin at 8:30 A.M. and the Board Meeting will commence at 9:30 A.M.
The Board Meeting and Lease Sale Agenda will be posted here when available.
Further information about the Board Meeting and Lease Sale can be found here.
Extension Notice Regarding the 2024 Royalty Reduction Program
The State Mineral and Energy Board has authorized an extension of the 2024 Royalty Reduction Program (RRP) with the approval of Resolution 24-12-004. The RRP will continue through December 31, 2025.
Notice Regarding the 2024 Royalty Reduction Program
The State Mineral and Energy Board has authorized the 2024 Royalty Reduction Program (RRP) as an incentive to encourage the exploration and production of the State's minerals for the public good. Please visit the 2024 Royalty Reduction Program page for further information.
- July 22, 2024 Royalty Reduction Program Press Release
- 2024 Royalty Reduction Program Resolution #24-06-003
- 2024 RRP Application Form (only applies to leases awarded between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024)
The Office of Mineral Resources (OMR) was established to manage the state’s mineral assets in granting and administering leases on state-owned lands and water bottoms for developing and producing, primarily oil and gas, as a means of revenue in the form of royalties, bonuses, and rentals to the state’s general fund.
OMR’s Assistant Secretary also serves as the Secretary of the State Mineral and Energy Board (Board). OMR's staff consists of professionals such as Landmen, GIS Specialists, Geologists, Engineers, Accountants, Auditors and administrative personnel that assist with the Board’s operations and responsibilities while providing technical advice and expertise for the Board’s monthly meetings and oil and gas lease sales.
OMR is one of the largest receivers of state revenues. The office receives revenues from royalties, bonuses, rentals, interest, and fees for leases on state-owned lands and water bottoms. Revenues from these sources comprise approximately 6 - 8% of the state's general fund. In addition to the general fund, revenues collected also provide major sources of funding for parish governments, school boards, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and the Department of Energy and Natural Resources.
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Executive Division Andrew Young, Assistant Secretary |
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Mineral Income Division Taletha Shorter, Audit Director |
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