Louisiana Oil & Gas Activity
Louisiana statewide summary oil and gas data that goes back to 1977 and contains information on the 205,027 wells that have been drilled in the state since that time. Louisiana is ranked #4 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in Jun 2020. You will also find information on the producers of wells as well as recent drilling permits, rigs and production data for producing wells which start in Jan 1977 and go through Jun 2020.
Louisiana State Summary Stats
| Louisiana Oil & Gas State Income: | $475,776,993,059 |
| National Energy Production Rank: | #4 |
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Louisiana Frequently Asked Questions
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| How does Louisiana rank in the nation for oil and gas production? | Louisiana currently ranks #4 in the nation based on barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) production. |
| How many wells were drilled in Louisiana so far this year? | Louisiana has had 205,027 wells drilled this year. |
| How many approved permits are there in Texas? | There have been 35,340 permits approved in Louisiana. |
| What is the average boe produced by well in Louisiana? | 1,452 BBLs of oil equivalent (BOE) is the average amount produced by a single well in Louisiana |
| How many active producers are there in Louisiana? | There are currently 589 active producers in the state of Louisiana. |
| What is the average depth an oil or gas well is drilled in Louisiana? | 6,807 feet is the average depth of a well in Louisiana. |
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Louisiana Oil & Gas Activity Stats
| Category | Last Year Value | Current Year Value | YoY Trend | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Wells | 156,121 | 205,027 | Up | 31.33% |
| Total Producing Wells | 39,014 | 36,169 | Down | -7.29% |
| Percentage of Wells Producing | 25% | 18% | Down | -29% |
| Active Producers | 648 | 589 | Down | -9% |
| Total Permits | 69,610 | 35,340 | Down | -49% |
| Average Well Depth | 6,825 | 6,807 | Down | 0% |
| Average BOE per Well | 1,174 | 1,452 | Up | 24% |
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Other States By Production Rank
| Rank | State | Most Recent Month | Oil Produced | Gas Produced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Texas | Jun 2020 | 109.5M BBL | 453.2M MCF |
| # 2 | Pennsylvania | Dec 2019 | 100.8K BBL | 615.5M MCF |
| # 4 | Louisiana | Jun 2020 | 2.6M BBL | 298.9M MCF |
| # 5 | New Mexico | Jun 2020 | 26.4M BBL | 146.8M MCF |
| # 6 | Oklahoma | Mar 2020 | 12.7M BBL | 195.9M MCF |
| # 7 | Colorado | Jun 2020 | 13.6M BBL | 181.9M MCF |
| # 8 | North Dakota | Jun 2020 | 25.8M BBL | 58.9M MCF |
| # 9 | West Virginia | Dec 2018 | 1.2M BBL | 166.1M MCF |
| # 10 | Wyoming | Jun 2020 | 5.3M BBL | 131.5M MCF |
| # 11 | California | Nov 2019 | 15.3M BBL | 35.2M MCF |
| # 12 | Ohio | Dec 2018 | 943.5K BBL | 91.9M MCF |
| # 13 | Arkansas | Jan 2020 | 287.3K BBL | 42.9M MCF |
| # 14 | Utah | Mar 2020 | 3.4M BBL | 23M MCF |
| # 15 | Mississippi | Jun 2020 | 1.2M BBL | 12.4M MCF |
| # 15 | Kansas | May 2020 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF |
| # 16 | Montana | May 2020 | 1.2M BBL | 7.5M MCF |
| # 17 | Alabama | Apr 2020 | 391K BBL | 7.3M MCF |
| # 18 | Michigan | Jan 2020 | 308.9K BBL | 6.4M MCF |
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Top Oil & Gas Producers by BOE in Louisiana
| Producer Name | Location | Production Date | Monthly BOE Produced | Producing Wells | Trailing 12 Month Permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VINE OIL & GAS LP | Plano, TX | Jun 2020 | 5.1M BBL | 316 | 70 |
| EXCO OPERATING COMPANY, LP | Dallas, TX | Jun 2020 | 1.2M BBL | 374 | N/A |
| BPX OPERATING COMPANY | Houston, TX | Jun 2020 | 986.3K BBL | 311 | N/A |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | Houston, TX | Jun 2020 | 772.2K BBL | 1,914 | 12 |
| TEXAS PETROLEUM INVESTMENT COMPANY | Houston, TX | Jun 2020 | 600.3K BBL | 2,255 | 3 |
| CASTEX ENERGY, INC. | Houston, TX | Jun 2020 | 484.2K BBL | 13 | N/A |
| XTO ENERGY INC. | Tyler, TX | Jun 2020 | 291.2K BBL | 996 | N/A |
| BPX (WSF OPERATING) INC. | Houston, TX | Jun 2020 | 178.7K BBL | 11 | N/A |
| CONTANGO OPERATORS, INC. | Houston, TX | Jun 2020 | 77.6K BBL | 4 | N/A |
| BROOKSTON ENERGY, INC. | Tyler, TX | Jun 2020 | 56.4K BBL | 152 | N/A |
| TMR EXPLORATION, INC. | Bossier City, LA | Jun 2020 | 35.7K BBL | 77 | 6 |
| MCGOWAN WORKING PARTNERS, INC. | Jackson, MS | Jun 2020 | 35.3K BBL | 289 | N/A |
| THE TERMO COMPANY | Long Beach, CA | Jun 2020 | 34.1K BBL | 31 | N/A |
| PETRO-CHEM OPERATING COMPANY, INC. | Shreveport, LA | Jun 2020 | 21.2K BBL | 71 | N/A |
| NELSON ENERGY, INC. | Shreveport, LA | Jun 2020 | 20.6K BBL | 33 | N/A |
| ENERVEST PRODUCTION PARTNERS, LTD. | Fairbanks, LA | Jun 2020 | 19.9K BBL | 1,548 | N/A |
| WALTER OIL & GAS CORPORATION | Houston, TX | Jun 2020 | 19K BBL | 2 | N/A |
| LOBO OPERATING, INC. | Lafayette, LA | Jun 2020 | 17.6K BBL | 92 | N/A |
| KAISER-FRANCIS OIL COMPANY | Tulsa, OK | Jun 2020 | 16.5K BBL | 16 | N/A |
| WILL-DRILL PRODUCTION CO. INC. | Shreveport, LA | Jun 2020 | 15.8K BBL | 34 | N/A |
| THREE SISTERS PETROLEUM, INC. | Oil City, LA | Jun 2020 | 15.5K BBL | 2,004 | N/A |
| C.T.R. OIL, INC. | Jonesville, LA | Jun 2020 | 14.3K BBL | 37 | 2 |
| SAMUEL GARY JR. & ASSOC., INC. | Denver, CO | Jun 2020 | 14.1K BBL | 6 | N/A |
| SUNLAND PRODUCTION CO., INC. | Shreveport, LA | Jun 2020 | 14.1K BBL | 35 | 2 |
| BRAMMER ENGINEERING, INC. | Shreveport, LA | Jun 2020 | 11.9K BBL | 12 | N/A |
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Louisiana Top Lease Properties by BOE
| Lease Property | State | Parish | Cumulative BOE | Producer Name(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sl 340 West Cote Blanche Bay | Louisiana | St. Mary Parish | 18.5B BBL | GULFPORT ENERGY CORPORATION,PERDIDO ENERGY LOUISIANA, LLC,TEXACO E & P INC.,TEXACO, INC. |
| Delhi Holt Bryant Su | Louisiana | Richland Parish | 18B BBL | DENBURY ONSHORE, LLC,ELAND ENERGY, INC.,ORYX ENERGY COMPANY,SUN EXPLORATION-PRODUCTION CO. |
| Cv Su; | Louisiana | Webster Parish | 10.3B BBL | FOSTER-BROWN OPERATIONS, INC.,MARATHON OIL COMPANY,XTO ENERGY INC. |
| Sl 188 Caillou Island | Louisiana | Terrebonne Parish | 6.2B BBL | CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY,INACTIVE OPERATOR,TEXACO E & P INC.,TEXACO, INC. |
| Sl 214 Garden Island Bay | Louisiana | Plaquemines Parish | 6.1B BBL | DUNE OPERATING COMPANY,ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.,TEXACO E & P INC.,TEXACO, INC.,WHITNEY OIL & GAS, LLC |
| Bal Su | Louisiana | St. Mary Parish | 5.3B BBL | ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.,TEXACO E & P INC.,TEXACO, INC.,WHITNEY OIL & GAS, LLC |
| Blvu Nac Ff 2 Su | Louisiana | Bossier Parish | 3.9B BBL | GETTY OIL COMPANY,LEGACY RESOURCES CO., L.P.,TEXACO E & P INC.,TEXACO PRODUCING INC.,W&S ENERGY LLC |
| Blke Pet Su | Louisiana | Natchitoches Parish | 3.3B BBL | CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, INC.,CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, L.L.C.,EXCO RESOURCES, INC.,NERCO OIL & GAS, INC.,PLACID OIL COMPANY |
| Cockrell-moran | Louisiana | Plaquemines Parish | 3B BBL | EQUINOX OIL COMPANY, INC.,EXXON CORPORATION,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY,SWIFT ENERGY OPERATING, LLC |
| Sl 301 Terrebonne Bay | Louisiana | Terrebonne Parish | 2.9B BBL | CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.,HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY,INACTIVE OPERATOR,LA. LAND & EXPL. CO.,TEXACO E & P INC.,TEXACO, INC. |
| Pthd 16400 Tusc Ra Su | Louisiana | East Baton Rouge Parish | 2.5B BBL | AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY,BP AMERICA PRODUCTION COMPANY,ORX RESOURCES, L.L.C. |
| Sl Pp 192 | Louisiana | Lafourche Parish | 2.3B BBL | CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.,GREENHILL PETROLEUM CORP.,GULF OIL CORP.,MARITECH RESOURCES, LLC,PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES USA, INC.,S2 ENERGY OPERATING LLC,TANA EXPLORATION COMPANY LLC |
| Laterre Co Inc | Louisiana | Lafourche Parish | 2.2B BBL | APACHE CORPORATION,TEXACO, INC.,TEXAS PETROLEUM INVESTMENT COMPANY |
| Delhi Holt Bryant Su | Louisiana | Madison Parish | 1.9B BBL | ELAND ENERGY, INC.,ORYX ENERGY COMPANY,SUN EXPLORATION-PRODUCTION CO. |
| Delhi Holt Bryant Su | Louisiana | Franklin Parish | 1.3B BBL | DENBURY ONSHORE, LLC,ELAND ENERGY, INC.,ORYX ENERGY COMPANY,SUN EXPLORATION-PRODUCTION CO. |
| Blke Pet Su | Louisiana | Natchitoches Parish | 1.2B BBL | CHESAPEAKE OPERATING, L.L.C.,EXCO RESOURCES, INC.,WESTERN GAS RESOURCES, INC. |
| Sl 195 Qq | Louisiana | Plaquemines Parish | 1.1B BBL | CALLON OFFSHORE PRODUCTION INC,GULF OIL CORP.,HELIS OIL & GAS COMPANY, LLC |
| Blvu Nac Ff 3 Su | Louisiana | Bossier Parish | 1.1B BBL | CITIES SERVICE COMPANY,CITIES SERVICE OIL CO.,CITIES SERVICE OIL & GAS CORP,EXCEL ROYALTY COMPANY, LLC,JAMES L BARBER |
| Csb25 Bb Ra Su | Louisiana | St. Bernard Parish | 1.1B BBL | ARCO O & G CO-DIV ATL RICH CO,CALLON OFFSHORE PRODUCTION INC,WOOD ENERGY CORPORATION |
| Sl 195 Qq | Louisiana | Plaquemines Parish | 1.1B BBL | CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.,COX OPERATING, L.L.C.,DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO., L.P.,GULF OIL CORP.,PENNZOIL EXPL & PROD CO |
| Sl 2220 | Louisiana | St. Bernard Parish | 1B BBL | COX OPERATING, L.L.C.,T I P C O,TOTAL MINATOME CORPORATION |
| Ll&e Leeville | Louisiana | Lafourche Parish | 998.7M BBL | DUNE OPERATING COMPANY,ENERVEST OPERATING, L.L.C.,GOLDKING OPERATING CO., INC.,INACTIVE OPERATOR,MARQUIS RESOURCES, LLC,TEXACO E & P INC.,TEXACO, INC.,WHITE MARLIN OPERATING COMPANY, LLC |
| Bi N Vua | Louisiana | St. Mary Parish | 982.8M BBL | APACHE CORPORATION,CABOT OIL & GAS CORPORATION,ORYX ENERGY COMPANY,PHOENIX EXPLORATION COMPANY LP,SUN EXPLORATION-PRODUCTION CO.,TEXAS PETROLEUM INVESTMENT COMPANY |
| Sl 1367 | Louisiana | Lafourche Parish | 961.5M BBL | CANTIUM, LLC,CHEVRON OIL COMPANY,CHEVRON U.S.A. INC. |
| Mpb69 Q2 Ra Su | Louisiana | Plaquemines Parish | 814.2M BBL | APACHE CORPORATION,DEVON ENERGY PRODUCTION CO., L.P.,FLORES & RUCKS, INC.,TEXAS PETROLEUM INVESTMENT COMPANY |
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Louisiana Counties By Production
| Parish | National Rank | State Rank | Production Value | Producers | Production Date | Oil Produced Monthly | Gas Produced Monthly | BOE Produced Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadia Parish, LA | #342 | #26 | $6,986,054,509 | 29 | Jun 2020 | 36.3K BBL | 142.5K MCF | 2K BOE |
| Allen Parish, LA | #428 | #34 | $1,241,405,555 | 15 | Jun 2020 | 17.3K BBL | 57.9K MCF | 900.73 BOE |
| Assumption Parish, LA | #427 | #33 | $2,344,636,126 | 6 | Jun 2020 | 10.8K BBL | 99.5K MCF | 913.87 BOE |
| Avoyelles Parish, LA | #483 | #43 | $481,752,959 | 8 | Jun 2020 | 14.8K BBL | 497 MCF | 497.77 BOE |
| Beauregard Parish, LA | #302 | #24 | $2,607,714,070 | 23 | Jun 2020 | 72.7K BBL | 138.1K MCF | 3.1K BOE |
| Bienville Parish, LA | #89 | #7 | $12,308,280,946 | 30 | Jun 2020 | 3.7K BBL | 8.3M MCF | 46.7K BOE |
| Bossier Parish, LA | #25 | #3 | $16,375,016,313 | 60 | Jun 2020 | 52K BBL | 37.7M MCF | 211.6K BOE |
| Caddo Parish, LA | #18 | #2 | $20,220,930,096 | 171 | Jun 2020 | 114.9K BBL | 56.9M MCF | 320.1K BOE |
| Calcasieu Parish, LA | #288 | #22 | $6,533,556,877 | 25 | Jun 2020 | 74.6K BBL | 223K MCF | 3.7K BOE |
| Caldwell Parish, LA | #665 | #57 | $713,868,829 | 1 | Jun 2020 | 0 BBL | 2.8K MCF | 16 BOE |
| Cameron Parish, LA | #214 | #17 | $19,417,621,674 | 25 | Jun 2020 | 85.4K BBL | 906K MCF | 7.8K BOE |
| Catahoula Parish, LA | #497 | #45 | $1,259,408,133 | 19 | Jun 2020 | 12.6K BBL | 1.4K MCF | 430.03 BOE |
| Claiborne Parish, LA | #245 | #19 | $9,101,810,201 | 60 | Jun 2020 | 62.9K BBL | 704K MCF | 6K BOE |
| Concordia Parish, LA | #496 | #44 | $2,194,835,650 | 18 | Jun 2020 | 12K BBL | 5.3K MCF | 431.93 BOE |
| De Soto Parish, LA | #8 | #1 | $43,592,864,200 | 53 | Jun 2020 | 15.9K BBL | 108.3M MCF | 602.4K BOE |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | #401 | #31 | $9,124,692,088 | 8 | Jun 2020 | 11.5K BBL | 134.4K MCF | 1.1K BOE |
| East Feliciana Parish, LA | #533 | #50 | $97,996,197 | 2 | Jun 2020 | 8.7K BBL | 753 MCF | 296.93 BOE |
| Evangeline Parish, LA | #367 | #29 | $2,471,375,951 | 9 | Jun 2020 | 24.2K BBL | 141K MCF | 1.5K BOE |
| Franklin Parish, LA | #634 | #55 | $122,258,773 | 4 | Jun 2020 | 1.3K BBL | 0 MCF | 44.2 BOE |
| Grant Parish, LA | #482 | #42 | $273,990,406 | 9 | Jun 2020 | 15.2K BBL | 0 MCF | 508.53 BOE |
| Iberia Parish, LA | #270 | #21 | $15,998,480,509 | 12 | Jun 2020 | 32.7K BBL | 683.8K MCF | 4.8K BOE |
| Iberville Parish, LA | #359 | #28 | $3,745,552,399 | 17 | Jun 2020 | 41K BBL | 64.7K MCF | 1.7K BOE |
| Jackson Parish, LA | #179 | #14 | $4,625,677,694 | 11 | Jun 2020 | 4.1K BBL | 2M MCF | 11.7K BOE |
| Jefferson Davis Parish, LA | #335 | #25 | $6,526,934,043 | 16 | Jun 2020 | 22.6K BBL | 253K MCF | 2.1K BOE |
| Jefferson Parish, LA | #265 | #20 | $6,743,433,743 | 10 | Jun 2020 | 49.1K BBL | 602.1K MCF | 4.9K BOE |
| Lafayette Parish, LA | #446 | #36 | $4,543,673,369 | 8 | Jun 2020 | 7.7K BBL | 91.1K MCF | 765.43 BOE |
| Lafourche Parish, LA | #187 | #15 | $22,525,611,137 | 26 | Jun 2020 | 157.5K BBL | 998.2K MCF | 10.7K BOE |
| La Salle Parish, LA | #298 | #23 | $6,094,773,877 | 47 | Jun 2020 | 92.2K BBL | 69.2K MCF | 3.4K BOE |
| Lincoln Parish, LA | #54 | #5 | $8,341,394,308 | 23 | Jun 2020 | 100K BBL | 17.5M MCF | 100.6K BOE |
| Livingston Parish, LA | #451 | #37 | $2,008,656,064 | 6 | Jun 2020 | 20.7K BBL | 9.4K MCF | 745.5 BOE |
| Madison Parish, LA | #721 | #59 | $104,275,994 | 1 | Jun 2020 | 0 BBL | 0 MCF | 0 BOE |
| Morehouse Parish, LA | #590 | #53 | $451,673,430 | 11 | Jun 2020 | 0 BBL | 22.9K MCF | 127.9 BOE |
| Natchitoches Parish, LA | #173 | #11 | $6,131,879,100 | 11 | Jun 2020 | 414 BBL | 2.3M MCF | 12.8K BOE |
| Ouachita Parish, LA | #431 | #35 | $1,884,026,150 | 31 | Jun 2020 | 1.4K BBL | 146K MCF | 859.87 BOE |
| Plaquemines Parish, LA | #136 | #8 | $59,247,667,202 | 31 | Jun 2020 | 529K BBL | 880K MCF | 22.5K BOE |
| Pointe Coupee Parish, LA | #413 | #32 | $7,236,926,989 | 15 | Jun 2020 | 15.7K BBL | 87.7K MCF | 1K BOE |
| Rapides Parish, LA | #597 | #54 | $1,508,687,471 | 6 | Jun 2020 | 2.4K BBL | 6.5K MCF | 116.47 BOE |
| Red River Parish, LA | #33 | #4 | $11,788,760,915 | 27 | Jun 2020 | 1.9K BBL | 34.7M MCF | 193K BOE |
| Richland Parish, LA | #244 | #18 | $3,492,348,108 | 3 | Jun 2020 | 165.5K BBL | 88.4K MCF | 6K BOE |
| Sabine Parish, LA | #60 | #6 | $4,905,110,395 | 26 | Jun 2020 | 6K BBL | 15.1M MCF | 84.4K BOE |
| St. Bernard Parish, LA | #521 | #47 | $4,775,351,337 | 3 | Jun 2020 | 8.9K BBL | 8.5K MCF | 345.67 BOE |
| St. Charles Parish, LA | #349 | #27 | $4,844,411,002 | 13 | Jun 2020 | 30.1K BBL | 154.5K MCF | 1.8K BOE |
| St. Helena Parish, LA | #528 | #49 | $842,943,911 | 7 | Jun 2020 | 8.5K BBL | 5K MCF | 313.83 BOE |
| St. James Parish, LA | #573 | #51 | $940,644,323 | 1 | Jun 2020 | 4.6K BBL | 1.8K MCF | 164.07 BOE |
| St. John the Baptist Parish, LA | #576 | #52 | $433,392,198 | 1 | Jun 2020 | 3.4K BBL | 8K MCF | 159.87 BOE |
| St. Landry Parish, LA | #499 | #46 | $2,410,619,340 | 17 | Jun 2020 | 10.7K BBL | 11.3K MCF | 422.43 BOE |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | #178 | #13 | $6,565,558,793 | 18 | Jun 2020 | 115.5K BBL | 1.4M MCF | 11.8K BOE |
| St. Mary Parish, LA | #174 | #12 | $23,867,909,610 | 14 | Jun 2020 | 128.3K BBL | 1.5M MCF | 12.7K BOE |
| Tangipahoa Parish, LA | #456 | #38 | $112,358,002 | 3 | Jun 2020 | 19.7K BBL | 7.3K MCF | 699.97 BOE |
| Tensas Parish, LA | #522 | #48 | $895,523,389 | 5 | Jun 2020 | 7.7K BBL | 13.6K MCF | 334.73 BOE |
| Terrebonne Parish, LA | #144 | #9 | $28,872,319,485 | 14 | Jun 2020 | 277K BBL | 2M MCF | 20.6K BOE |
| Union Parish, LA | #370 | #30 | $2,854,977,914 | 57 | Jun 2020 | 12.1K BBL | 206K MCF | 1.5K BOE |
| Vermilion Parish, LA | #195 | #16 | $27,909,160,498 | 20 | Jun 2020 | 87.7K BBL | 1.2M MCF | 9.8K BOE |
| Vernon Parish, LA | #473 | #41 | $2,203,235,676 | 3 | Jun 2020 | 8.6K BBL | 52.7K MCF | 581.9 BOE |
| Washington Parish, LA | #716 | #58 | $69,124,925 | 1 | Jun 2020 | 0 BBL | 24 MCF | 0.13 BOE |
| Webster Parish, LA | #168 | #10 | $9,862,322,975 | 59 | Jun 2020 | 47.2K BBL | 2.2M MCF | 14.2K BOE |
| West Baton Rouge Parish, LA | #457 | #39 | $893,269,665 | 5 | Jun 2020 | 7K BBL | 81.7K MCF | 687.97 BOE |
| West Feliciana Parish, LA | #655 | #56 | $153,798,657 | 3 | Jun 2020 | 764 BBL | 362 MCF | 27.47 BOE |
| Winn Parish, LA | #467 | #40 | $1,300,150,684 | 17 | Jun 2020 | 19K BBL | 0 MCF | 635.8 BOE |
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