The Center for Energy Studies at Louisiana State University has developed a suite of interactive web applications and comprehensive databases pursuant to the requirements of Revised Statute 36:358. These digital tools are designed to serve as Louisiana's central repository for energy-related data, providing policymakers, researchers, industry professionals, and the public with accessible, up-to-date information on the state's energy resources, production, demand, and economic impacts.
Our team has created specialized applications that transform complex energy datasets into user-friendly interfaces, allowing stakeholders to visualize trends, download customized datasets, and access critical information to support informed decision-making. Each application focuses on specific aspects of Louisiana's energy landscape, from production statistics to infrastructure mapping, creating a comprehensive picture of the state's energy ecosystem.
Below you will find descriptions of our current online applications, with more modules in development as part of our ongoing commitment to building a "central, comprehensive, and unified energy data and information program" in accordance with our statutory mandate.
Interactive access to Louisiana's energy and economic datasets at monthly and annual intervals, covering topics such as oil and gas production, energy prices, revenue, employment statistics, exports, etc. for understanding Louisiana's energy landscape.
Comprehensive visualization of energy infrastructure along with other modules related to the energy sector in Louisiana. This application includes capital investment & job data, emissions and property tax data from major energy producing and consuming facilities in the state.
Interactive application for exploring chronological events related to Louisiana's energy industry and searchable article repository for major energy industry, policy and legislative news curated from a variety of news outlets, industry reports, other public documents, etc.
This tracker provides the current status of oilfield site restoration activity of orphan wells in the state (associated with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021). This tool also provides timely updates on methane leak measurements and well plugging activity.
Interactive monitoring tool tracking Ozone, PM2.5, PM10, NOx, SO2, CO, and Lead across Louisiana. Includes data visualization, trend analysis, NAAQS design value calculations, current and historical AQI trends, and data explorer with multiple visualization options.
Louisiana Revised Statute 36:358, as amended by Act 727 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, directs the Louisiana Office of Energy to "work in cooperation with the Center for Energy Studies to create and carry out a central, comprehensive, and unified energy data and information program which will collect, evaluate, assemble, analyze, and disseminate data and information which is relevant to energy resource reserves, energy production, demand, and technology, and related economic and statistical information, or which is relevant to the adequacy of energy resources to meet demands in the near and longer term future of the state."
