General DNR News
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.
Louisiana energy exploration setting pace for the nation
Louisiana’s energy industry has been setting the pace for the nation as the overall domestic energy industry recovers from the economic challenges of the past 18 months– evidenced by energy companies investing their money and moving their drilling rigs into Louisiana at an ever-increasing rate.
February mineral lease sale brings approximately $6.3 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.
Angelle says cutting incentives is wrong way to go
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle said today that the push by the White House to end long-standing tax incentives as part of the 2011 federal budget is a push toward higher energy prices, greater dependence on foreign sources of energy and fewer jobs in the state and nation.
Ground Water Program reaches out to companies to volunteer
The Louisiana Office of Conservation’s Ground Water Resources Program, within the Department of Natural Resources, is using its ongoing discussions with north Louisiana’s Flakeboard America company on ground water conservation as the springboard for creation of alliance of industry in the area.