Keystone Pipeline Still Makes Sense
Take your pick as to the reason why the Keystone XL pipeline is necessary for the future of the U.S. Most of the following items...
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Haynesville Shale Could See Increase in Activity
by Don Briggs
The hot topic around the world continues to be the falling price of oil. Yes, oil prices have fallen more than $60 over the last...
Time For a Reasonable Assessment of Oil Prices
by Don Briggs
It is safe to say that the hot button topic in the oil patch is the oil price and its impact on U.S. drilling operations....
Energy Programs Essential to Oil and Gas Future
by Don Briggs
As the oil and gas industry touches nearly every corner of the U.S., a few key components will keep it strong for the future. Expanding...
Regulations Linked To Lack Of Education
by Don Briggs
Attempted regulation on hydraulic fracturing can be seen at the federal level of government all the way down to small town mayors. One common thread...
Oil and Gas is the Fabric of Your Town
LOGA and Don Briggs have been committed to writing this bi-weekly column for several years now as a way to educate the community about oil...
Oil Must Work with Local Governments
by Don Briggs
Relationships only develop and thrive when both parties have a desire to work together toward a common goal. Although this might sound like the introduction...
Haynesville Shale Far From Over
by Don Briggs
Common thought is that the Haynesville Shale natural gas play is over. Pack up your trucks and move to another shale play. False. What the...
Made in Louisiana
by Don Briggs
2013 brought about many encouraging announcements for the Louisiana oil and gas industry. While the southern portion of our state is facing hundreds of lawsuits...
Killing the Golden Goose
by Don Briggs
A common saying in the South is “Don’t kill the goose that laid the golden egg”. In Louisiana’s business environment, this golden goose is Louisiana’s...