Office of Mineral Resources
Round Two in Fight to Remove Hydrilla in Basin Starts Soon
Last year almost to the date a team of scientists, chemists, and state officials donned their boots, jumped into airboats and headed to Henderson to do battle. Thus, round one began in the fight to remove the noxious aquatic weed, hydrilla, from Henderson Lake in the Atchafalaya Basin.
E&P Waste Disposal Rules in State Expanded
Both commercial and non-commercial waste disposal operations in Louisiana now have the option of using salt dome caverns. According to the state Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation, the regulations for the disposal of exploration and production (E&P) waste into solution-mined salt dome caverns became effective last month.
Gulf Coast Prospect Expo in Lafayette
The state Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Conservation will participate as exhibitors in the Gulf Coast Prospect Expo at the Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette, LA. on July 29th -30th. The Expo is presented by the Louisiana Independent Oil and Gas Association (LIOGA).
Gulf Coast Prospect Expo in Lafayette
The state Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Mineral Resources will participate as exhibitors in the Gulf Coast Prospect Expo at the Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette, LA. on July 29th -30th. The Expo is presented by the Louisiana Independent Oil and Gas Association (LIOGA).
State Coastal Office in Abbeville Relocates to Lafayette
The Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ Office of Coastal Restoration and Management (OCRM) announced today the relocation of its Abbeville Office to Lafayette, LA.
Louisiana Energy Facts Report Released
Are you looking for facts on Louisiana’s oil and gas production or other such energy statistics including oil and gas pricing, drilling, and revenues?
Pipeline Safety Seminar to Focus on New Regulations
A seminar focusing on pipeline safety, current regulations, and national security will be held at the Hotel Acadiana Conference Center Hotel in Lafayette on May 22 and 23, 2003.
Surface mining rules to be modified
The public can still comment on proposed rule changes to surface mining regulations in the state, said Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials today.
December Lease Sale Reported by State Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale December 11, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation & Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge. Below are the preliminary results of the Lease Sale and 2002-2003 Fiscal Year totals
October Lease Sale Reported by State Mineral Board
The State Mineral Board conducted a Lease Sale October 9, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the Conservation & Mineral Resources Hearing Room located in the LaSalle Office Building in Baton Rouge. Below are the preliminary results of the Lease Sale and 2002-2003 Fiscal Year totals.