General DNR News
New La. drilling safety rules stricter than any other state
Louisiana Commissioner of Conservation James H. Welsh has issued two new permanent rules and a new policy which combine to give Louisiana some of the most stringent oil and gas drilling safety rules in the country.
Ground Water Staff Reaching Out to North La.
The Louisiana State Ground Water Resources Commission met Thursday, Dec. 18 to swear in new members and discuss procedural and area concerns members may be tackling in coming months.
December mineral lease sale brings $1.4 million
The state Mineral Board on Wednesday collected more than $1.4 million at its December lease sale, pushing the total collections on mineral leases to more than $191.3 million for the first half of the financial year that began on July 1.
November mineral lease sale brings $3.5 million
The state Mineral Board on Wednesday collected more than $3.5 million at its lease sale for November, showing interest in leasing Louisiana mineral rights for energy production is still strong, though spending on leases in the Haynesville Shale natural gas area has slowed as companies prepare to develop what they’ve already leased, as reported by state Mineral Board Secretary Marjorie McKeithen.
DNR participates in Energy Awareness event
Saving energy and saving money on energy is a popular topic, not only in Louisiana, but from coast to coast.
Harper recognized with Service Award
The Louisiana Civil Service League has recognized the service of state Department of Natural Resources Undersecretary Robert Harper in making him one of the chosen few honorees of its annual Monte M. Lemann Award this year.
State, Clean Groups to show some propane power
DNR and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program work together to educate community fleet managers, purchasing agents, and other officials about the benefits when using alternative fuels in their vehicles/fleets, as part of the nation’s push for energy independence and reducing harmful emissions into the environment.
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. Data reported by the USGS indicates that the Carrizo – Wilcox aquifer system is a low yield aquifer system that generally produces water suitable for drinking water purposes which has been and is currently being used predominately for domestic and public water supply in mostly rural areas of Northwest Louisiana. However, water production from the aquifer system is reported to be physically restricted due to the aquifer’s discontinuous nature and typically thin, lenticular and fine textured sand beds.
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.
September-October mineral lease sale nets $43.5 million
The state Mineral Board collected about $43.5 million at its lease sale for September and October, completed Monday.