General DNR News
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.
April is “Safe Digging Month” in Louisiana
Springtime seems to be the right time to promote “Safe Digging” and the safety campaign known as “Call -Before-You-Dig” which is a nationwide effort.
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle applauds industry move to conserve ground water in Haynesville Shale area
Natural gas exploration companies working in the area of the Haynesville Shale natural gas formation are continuing to find alternatives to ground water for hydraulic fracturing operations – as evidenced by a recent agreement between a top-five Haynesville Shale operator and a local paper mill.
March mineral lease sale brings approximately $4.7 million
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 plans teaching tour to educate on ground water
Gov. Bobby Jindal has proclaimed March 7-13, as Ground Water Awareness Week in Louisiana this year.
DNR Secretary stresses importance of energy industry at Police Jury convention
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle on Thursday told a gathering of local governmental officials from around the state the Louisiana’s oil and natural gas industry is still a vital and growing part of the state and national economy.
Commissioner Welsh welcomes international group
The DNR Office of Conservation and Office of Mineral Resources, along with the La. Department of Economic Development held a briefing meeting to discuss the oil and gas industry with dignitaries from the countries of Australia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Panama, Philippines, and Trinidad and Tobago. The visitors were part of the International Leadership Program for U.S. Trade Policy under the U.S. Department of State.