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Natural Gas Development Upsets Conventional Thinking on America’s Energy Future

Natural Gas Development Upsets Conventional Thinking on America’s Energy Future
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Should Louisiana primarily export or import the vast natural gas supplies that have been harvested in just the past few years? This question was explored at the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) annual meeting held in New Orleans last week.

A Tale of Two Energy Policies

A Tale of Two Energy Policies
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Instead of bowing down to green pressure groups that greatly overstate the environmental risks attached to natural gas production, policymakers in the northeast should look toward Louisiana as a model for economic renewal, industry and government officials recommend.

Guest Commentary: U.S. Experiencing the Beginning of a Long-term Energy Boom

Guest Commentary: U.S. Experiencing the Beginning of a Long-term Energy Boom
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With the advent of unconventional drilling methods, the global energy balance is shifting, and the U.S. could soon find itself at the top of list of the world’s oil and gas producing countries.

Vitter Calls on White House to Account for “Scientific Misconduct” in Federal Agencies

Vitter Calls on White House to Account for “Scientific Misconduct” in Federal Agencies
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U.S. Department of Interior officials manipulated and altered summary language attached to report to make it appear as though engineers endorsed the Gulf moratorium when in fact they had not, an Inspector General investigation has concluded.

Study Warns Louisiana Oil and Gas Industry May Be At Risk

Study Warns Louisiana Oil and Gas Industry May Be At Risk
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A new study by former LSU Professor Dr. Loren Scott details how dependent Louisiana is on the oil and gas industry, and warns that national politics targeting the industry could disrupt one of the state’s key economic drivers.