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Office of Conservation

James "Jim" H. Welsh
Commissioner of Conservation

phone  (225) 342-5540
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      (225) 342-3705

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The Office of Conservation is charged with conserving and regulating oil, gas, and lignite resources of the state. This statutory responsibility is to regulate the exploration and production of oil, gas and other hydrocarbons and lignite; to control and allocate energy supplies and distribution; and to protect public safety and the environment from oilfield waste, including regulation of underground injection and disposal practices.

The Commissioner of Conservation is responsible for administering all activities involving the conservation and development of all natural and mineral resources of the state. The Commissioner also oversees the administration of six divisions and three district offices within the Office of Conservation.

 
 Latest News and Events
Conservation, Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission Set Structure to Coordinat Efforts, 4/11/13
March 10-16 is Groundwater Awareness Week
Office of Conservation Applauds Capital Area Ground Water Conservation Commission Proposal, 3/14/13
New Division Director Named, 1/2/2013

Public Hearing, Sept. 25, 2012 -Proposed Statewide Order No. 29-R-12/13 - Fee Schedule for FY 12/13-

Bayou Corne Incident 2012 >>

Notice to Operators in Catahoula Lake >>

Tuscaloosa Marine Shale >>

Commissioner Extends Emergency Order No. ENV 2011-GW014 (2/29/2012) >>

Commissioner Extends Emergency Order No. ENV 2011-GW014 (12/22/2011) >>

News Release Archive >>

 
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Environmental
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Geological Oil & Gas
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Injection & Mining
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Pipeline

» Lafayette District
» Monroe District
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Shreveport District

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»  Statewide Order No. 29-R-12/13 - Fee Schedule for FY 12/13