General DNR News
Conference on oil and gas business set for August 23- 24
The state of Louisiana’s oil and gas regulatory process, mineral leasing rules, and coastal management issues are the primary topics to be covered in the fourth annual, SONRIS to Sunset conference hosted by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Hurricane Season Starts
Today is the first day of hurricane season and the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is encouraging everyone to be ready. Weather officials are predicting an above normal hurricane season so it’s imperative to get prepared now.
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources releases study on initial economic impact of Haynesville Shale
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources has released a study on the initial economic impact of natural gas exploration in the Haynesville Shale indicating several billion dollars generated by the activity in the area.
State Mineral and Energy Board holds May lease sale
The state Mineral and Energy Board on Wednesday conducted its monthly lease sale in the LaBelle Room of the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge.
DNR higher education energy efficiency program nears implementation
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has announced that DNR is preparing to implement the $25.7 million “Lead By Example” program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and dedicated by DNR to energy efficiency retrofits of state higher education buildings.
DNR notes first coastal project to invoke new beneficial use rules
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Coastal Management has accepted the first contribution to the Coastal Resources Trust Fund tied to a project making use the state’s rule changes on the beneficial use of material dredged in projects requiring a coastal use permit.
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Secretary Scott A. Angelle
“Good afternoon. I am excited about spending my day with folks who share my passion for a strong domestic oil and gas industry. I bring greetings to you from Governor Jindal and the men and women of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources who are working each day to help find the energy to fuel this great nation while making sure we do it in an environmentally acceptable manner.
DNR Secretary Angelle calls on Mineral and Energy Board to consider new incentives to South Louisiana exploration
The Louisiana Mineral and Energy Board on Wednesday heard a presentation on proposed new incentives to encourage more traditional oil and natural gas exploration in South Louisiana as other states with unconventional sources of energy – such as shale natural gas – have become stronger competitors for investment in drilling.
DNR joins Haynesville Emergency Preparedness Exercise
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) co-hosted a meeting Thursday with the Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the Caddo Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (CBOHSEP) to discuss concerns and issues involved in the ongoing exploration of the Haynesville Shale.
New land conservation group receives DNR certification
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that the Louisiana House and Senate Committees on Natural Resources have each approved DNR’s fifth certification of a land conservation organization.