Don Briggs President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association News
Louisiana’s Road to Recovery
It has been over one hundred days since Trump took office and in that time, we have seen the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipeline projects jump started, many regulations from the Obama-era rolled back, as well as a rejuvenation of leasing programs and streamlining processes for permitting on federal land and water.
One Step Forward
A billowing sigh of relief was heard from oil and gas companies all across Louisiana, and with that sigh, came a little boost of confidence.
Louisiana’s oil and gas industry is still facing many obstacles on the long, difficult road to recovery
Consistently low oil and natural gas prices have set the industry back tens of billions of dollars.
Coastal litigation unnecessary, “sue-and-settle” tactics inappropriate
Lawsuits certainly have a way of getting everyone’s attention, especially here in Louisiana.