C&E Offices

C&E’s structure comprises six core offices:

• Office of Administration (OAD)Acts as the administrative and strategic hub. It provides accounting, budgeting, procurement, IT, data management, program analysis, strategic planning and human resources functions for the entire department. It also includes the NRTA, which administers financial security programs and trust funds supporting responsible resource development and site restoration. The office aims to modernize systems, enforce internal controls and support a skilled workforce. Policies promoting flexible work schedules, family leave, tuition reimbursement, anti-harassment and a violence-free workplace further the department’s commitment to employee wellbeing.
  
  
• Office of Energy (OEN)
  Leads statewide energy policy, planning and infrastructure development. It coordinates renewable energy programs, grid resilience initiatives, energy efficiency grants and partnerships with academia and industry. The office’s mission is to foster sustainable economic growth through reliable and diversified energy systems.
  
  
• Office of Enforcement (OENF)
  Oversees inspections and enforcement across all regulated activities. It brings violators back into compliance through targeted strategies and uses data-driven oversight. The office’s mission is to protect public safety and natural resources and ensure timely enforcement actions.
  
  
• Office of Permitting and Compliance (OPC)
  Centralizes all permitting and regulatory compliance functions. It aims to streamline processes, ensure consistency across programs and reduce backlogs. The office issues permits, monitors compliance, manages mitigation for wetland impacts and ensures safe operation of pipelines and wells. Its strategy emphasizes science-based and data-driven decisions to support economic activity while protecting ecosystems.
  
  
• Office of the Secretary (OSEC)
  Provides strategic leadership and ensures interagency coordination. It houses:
  
  • Office of Legal Services (OLS): Offering department-wide legal support
  • Office of the Natural Resources Commission (ONRC): Supporting the NRC’s coordination role
  • Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO): Coordinating oil spill response and restoration
  • Oilfield Site Restoration (OSR) Office: Managing plugging and abandonment of orphan wells
• Office of State Resources (OSTR)
  Serves as the proprietary arm of the state’s natural resource management. The Office of State Resources is responsible for the stewardship, administration and strategic management of Louisiana’s publicly owned land, mineral, water and subsurface assets for energy-related development. It operates in conjunction with the SMEB as the State’s fiduciary resource manager — functioning at the intersection of public land management, economic development, energy regulation and fiscal oversight.