Office of Mineral Resources
Montelaro named Assistant Secretary Office of Mineral Resources
Gov. Bobby Jindal has appointed Jody Montelaro as Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Assistant Secretary Office of Mineral Resources and Secretary of the state Mineral and Energy Board.
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.
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.
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.
DNR to implement streamlining recommendations
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle has announced that the department will be cutting more than $1.3 million in annual costs over the next two years to support the state government streamlining efforts.
New Haynesville Shale Zone urban drilling rules set
Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation James H. Welsh has issued an order, effective as of Aug.1, 2009, to establish practices, safeguards and regulations for natural gas exploration and production in urban areas of the Haynesville Shale.
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.
Ground Water Use Advisory: Commissioner of Conservation Recommends Wise Water Use Planning in the Haynesville Shale
Commissioner of Conservation Jim Welsh recommends that oil and gas operators with interest in developing the Haynesville Shale in Northwest Louisiana choose their water sources for use in drilling or hydraulic fracture stimulation operations wisely. Of particular interest are areas in the lower Caddo and Bossier Parishes and DeSoto Parish where the Carrizo – Wilcox aquifer is used as the main source of drinking water supply for domestic and public water supplies.
Louisiana CIAP Plan: First plan to get federal completeness review
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle announced today that officials with the U.S. Department of Interior, Minerals Management Service (MMS) have given a stamp of approval on the “completeness review” of the state’s Coastal Impact Assistance Plan or CIAP Plan. Angelle said this means that Louisiana is the first eligible coastal state to achieve plan completeness.
DNR and Mineral Board members seek more business for Louisiana from Oklahoma-based Energy Companies
Louisiana Mineral Board Secretary Marjorie McKeithen, Commissioner of Conservation James Welsh, and Mineral Board member Carol LeBlanc recently visited several energy companies in Oklahoma on April 18-19, 2007, as part of a series of meetings with energy industry officials from the top oil and gas producing states.