Almost 400 oil and gas representatives from inside and outside the state of Louisiana will be gathering in New Orleans Monday and Tuesday at the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources’ “Oil and Gas In Louisiana: From SONRIS to Sunset” seminar.

The recently formed Governor's Comprehensive Energy Policy Advisory Commission plans to hold meetings in June, July, and August. At some point thereafter, the 24-member group will present their findings to Governor Foster and state legislators.

The Louisiana Civil Service League honored Department of Natural Resources Technology Assessment Division Director Mike French today with a Certificate of Merit at the League’s 50th Annual Dunbar Awards luncheon in New Orleans.