These tools provide accessible, up-to-date information on Louisiana's energy sector, including production, infrastructure, air quality, economic impacts, and policy, supporting informed decision-making by legislators, agencies, industry, researchers, and the public.
Louisiana Revised Statute 36:358, as amended by Act 331 of the 2026 Regular Session, directs the Louisiana Office of Energy to work in cooperation with the Energy Institute to create and carry out a central, comprehensive, and unified energy data and information program for the state.
Under Louisiana Revised Statute 17:1492, as amended by Act 331 of the 2026 Regular Session, the Louisiana Geological Survey is located within the LSU Energy Institute, bringing the state's geological data together with its energy data and information program under a single institution.
Applications
Magnolia Hub CCS Explorer
Interactive map of the Magnolia carbon capture hub area, with wells, pipelines, facilities, and location-based proximity analysis.
Louisiana Energy & Economic Data
Monthly and annual datasets on oil and gas production, energy prices, revenue, employment, and exports across Louisiana's energy landscape.
Louisiana Infrastructure Dashboard
Visualization of the state's energy infrastructure, with capital investment, jobs, emissions, and property tax data for major facilities.
Louisiana Energy News
A chronological explorer and searchable repository of major energy industry, policy, and legislative news affecting Louisiana.
Louisiana Air Quality Dashboard
Monitoring and trend analysis for ozone, particulate matter, NOx, SO2, CO, and lead, with AQI history and NAAQS design values.
Louisiana Economic Impact Model
Estimates direct, indirect, and induced effects on employment, income, and output at the parish and state level, built on RIMS II multipliers.
Oilfield Site Restoration Tracker
Current status of orphan well restoration in Louisiana, with methane leak measurements and well plugging activity.
Questions or data requests
For questions about these applications or to request datasets, contact the LSU Energy Institute at energy@lsu.edu or 225-578-4400. More information at energy.lsu.edu.