Louisiana Geological Survey

News

01/25/2012 - New 100K maps available!

Our new Terrebonne and New Orleans 100K maps are now available from the Publications section of our web site, as well as a statewide compendium of all of our 100K maps to date.

01/13/2012 - The 2011 LGS newsletter is now available

The 2011 LGS newsletter is out and can be read here.

01/09/2012 - LGS Geothermal Energy Research Cited in AAPG Publication

The January 2012 edition of the AAPG (American Association of Petroleum Geologists) Explorer, which has worldwide circulation, features Chacko John, Louisiana Geological Survey director, state geologist and research professor, discussing the U.S. Department of Energy's research program on geopressured-geothermal resources. LGS, along with all 50 states, is participating in a three-year, DOE-funded project to compile a National Geothermal Data System (NGDS), now in its second year, which will make data available to companies that seek to develop geothermal energy resources. The article recognizes LGS's previous work in geothermal energy along the Gulf Coast, including a DOE-funded program from 1975 to 1992 that gathered geological, engineering, environmental and economic information to determine the viability of development of the resource. John said the current interest in alternative energy sources indicates that now may be the appropriate time to pursue geopressured-geothermal resource development. To view the Explorer article, go to http://www.aapg.org/explorer/2012/01jan/hot_water0112.cfm?zbrandid=4051&zidType=CH&zid=9557021&zsubscriberId=1001006817&zbdom=http://aapg.informz.net

09/23/2011 - Governor Jindal Procliams Earth Science Week

At the request of the Louisiana Geological Survey, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has proclaimed October 9-15, 2011 as "Earth Science Week" in the State of Louisiana. You can download a copy of the proclamation from here.

08/28/2011 - LGS Newsletter archive available for download

The LGS has made all of our newsletters from 2000 to 2010 available online in one archive (.zip) file for your convenience. You can download it now from here.

08/24/2011 - The 2011 LGS Publications Catalog is out

The 2011 LGS Publications Catalog is out and can be read here.

08/23/2011 - Louisiana Geological Survey Publishes New State Parks Series, New Geologic Quadrangle Maps

The Louisiana Geological Survey has published two documents in its new State Parks and Lands publication series, which summarize the geology, mineral resources, natural regions of Fontainebleau State Park and the Port Hudson State Historic Site. The Fontainebleau document includes the park's archaeological sites and its environs, as well as data sources and a glossary. The Port Hudson document provides a history of the Port Hudson State Historic Site and National Historic Landmark and surrounding areas. It includes data sources and a historic map, a soil report, a gallery of photographs, related links, and a self-guided driving trip. The LGS has also published two new 30 x 60 minute geologic quadrangle maps (1:100,000 scale) of the surface geology of the New Orleans and Terrebonne Bay quadrangles in the south Louisiana delta plain. The colorful 28"x 46" maps identify the various surface geologic formations and their composition, and the locations of fault lines and waterways. In addition to rendering the geologic framework of the surface of these areas, the maps can serve as a potential guide to derivative engineering properties of surface materials, such as in connection with the design and construction of flood-protection structures. These and other LGS geologic maps and publications are available from the LGS at 225-578-8590 or via the LGS catalog, available online here.

11/15/2010 - Ron Zimmerman passes away

Retired LGS petroleum geologist Ron Zimmerman passed away on Saturday, November 13th. Ron worked as a geologist with the Basin Research Institute and the LGS since 1991. He will be missed.

09/29/2010 - Louisiana Geological Survey Publishes Geologic Quadrangle Map for Monroe Area

As part of its legislatively mandated mission to map the state, the LGS has published the Monroe South 30 x 60 minute Geologic Quadrangle map (1: 100,000 scale), which describes and illustrates the surface geology of the South Monroe area. The colorful 28"x 48" map identifies the various geologic formations, composition of the surface soils and locations of fault lines and waterways. The Monroe South map and the other quadrangle maps published by LGS are available from LGS publications, which can be reached at 225-578-8590 or via the LGS catalog, available online at http://www.lgs.lsu.edu/deploy/publications/publicationcatalog.php

06/29/2010 - The Summer 2010 LGS newsletter is out!

The Summer 2010 LGS newsletter is out and can be read here.

05/22/2010 - Ann Tircuit Passes Away

Frances Ann Young Tircuit, long-time LGS Office Coordinator, passed away on May 22nd, 2010. She will be missed more than can be expressed. Her obituary can be read here.

03/05/2010 - LGS publishes atlas, poster

The LGS recently released two publications, "Atlas of the Main Pass Area Offshore Oil and Gas Fields" and a poster entitled "Louisiana's Freshwater Aquifers." The atlas contains all publicly available information on the discovery dates of the fields, numbers of wells, productive zones of the fields, type logs, cross sections, maps, geology and production information in the Main Pass offshore area. The atlas provides a handy reference publication for companies operating in the Main Pass offshore area and for further evaluation for potential increased production from deeper and/or bypassed zones in the Main Pass offshore area in state waters. "Louisiana's Principal Freshwater Aquifers" is a 27" x 27" multicolored poster featuring illustrations of all of Louisiana's aquifers. Pie charts and graphs show approximate amounts of water withdrawals for different purposes from each of the various aquifers. Copies of the atlas on CD and of the poster can be ordered bu contacting LGS Publications (email poneil2@lsu.edu or call 225-578-8590). The price of the atlas is $50, while the poster is free with a $5 shipping fee.

06/01/2009 - Louisiana Oil and Gas Symposium held

The first Louisiana Oil and Gas Symposium was held on May 19th-20th in the Dalton Woods Auditorium in the Rotunda of the Energy, Coast and Environment Building at LSU. It was hosted by the Baton Rouge geological Society and was co-sponsored by the LGS. John E. Johnston III, assistant director of the LGS and president of the BRGS, served as the Symposium's chair.

Based on feedback from attendees and media comments the Symposium was a huge success. Marathon Oil Corporation and C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates helped to sponsor the Symposium, which will now become an annual event.

03/16/2009 - It's the 75th Anniversary of the LGS!

2009 is the 75th Anniversary of the modern LGS, which was founded in 1934. There will be a celebration of this as part of the 2009 Oil and Gas Symposium co-sponsored by the LGS, the Baton Rouge Geological Society, the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, and the Petroleum Technology Transfer Council which will be held on May 19th and 20th at LSU.