EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION

Louisiana is the country’s top crude oil producer when production from its section of the federally administered Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) is included. When that production is excluded, Louisiana ranks seventh in the nation. (Source: EIA)

Louisiana is one of the top natural gas-producing States in the country. Including output from the Louisiana Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), Louisiana ranks second in the Nation in natural gas production. Excluding OCS production, Louisiana ranks third. About three-fifths of the State’s natural gas production typically takes place in the OCS, although substantial production takes place in the northern and southern parts of the State, as well as offshore in State waters. (Source: EIA)