Office of Conservation

Engineering Administrative>>

Drilling Permit & Reservoir Section

The Permits Section is responsible for the storage, filing and dissemination of well records, hearing transcripts, well test information, and historical production information. The Permits Section processes the following applications:

FINANCIAL SECURITY

 

PERMIT TO DRILL

 

AMENDED PERMIT TO DRILL

 

SUBSTITUTE UNIT WELL

 

SEVERANCE TAX RELIEF

 

ENHANCED RECOVERY PILOT PROJECT

 

DOWNHOLE COMBINATION

Additionally, the Permits Section processes the following administrative applications:

  • 29-E Exception
  • Multiple Completion
  • Selective Completion
  • Reservoir Reclassification
  • Alternate Unit Wells

The Permits Section maintains enhanced recovery files, including the Tertiary Recovery Incentive Program.

 

Researching well files? Not sure where to start? Start with this guide to accessing data in SONRIS for detailed steps, or follow this link for a quick guide. 

 

Permits & Reservoir Section Contact Information

Physical Address
617 North Third Street
LaSalle Building, 9th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 94275
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804

 

 

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