Oil & Gas
DNR to Host Fifth Annual Oil & Gas Seminar in New Orleans
Oilfield Restoration Commission reports on latest projects and figures
Members of the state’s Oilfield Site Restoration Commission received fiscal year-end reports last Thursday, on projects in six parishes where orphaned wells have been closed through the Oilfield Site Restoration Program (OSRP). The commission meets quarterly in Baton Rouge at the La. Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
DNR Secretary Scott Angelle urges EPA to revoke greenhouse gas ruling in favor of stronger natural gas policy
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Scott Angelle is calling for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reconsider its actions in taking steps toward a rule-making process that could create new restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions.
State Office of Conservation requiring reporting of water source in hydraulic fracturing operations
The oil and gas industry has quickly begun to respond to the Louisiana Office of Conservation’s recently implemented changes in reporting requirements for water use for drilling operations requiring hydraulic fracturing.
Oil and Gas professionals to meet on array of topics in New Orleans
A two-day comprehensive seminar on the oil and gas business in Louisiana will be held in New Orleans on September 21-22, 2009, at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel on Canal Street.