Data Dictionary
This page provides detailed information about the variables and data structures used in the Louisiana Energy Data Portal. Use the tree view below to explore categories, datasets, and their variables.
Data Structure
Description: Drilling permits issued by DENR in Louisiana (excluding water wells)
Source: SONRIS | Units: Count
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well_laTotal LA Drilling PermitsTotal annual number of well drilling permits issued in Louisiana
Description: Drilling permits issued by DENR in Louisiana (excluding water wells), by region
Source: SONRIS | Units: Count
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well_offshoreOffshoreAnnual number of offshore well drilling permits issued in Louisiana -
well_onshoreOnshoreAnnual number of onshore well drilling permits issued in Louisiana
Description: Drilling permits issued by DENR in Louisiana (excluding water wells, by type
Source: SONRIS | Units: Count
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well_developmentalDevelopmentalAnnual number of developmental well drilling permits issued in Louisiana -
well_wildcatWildcatAnnual number of wildcat (exploratory) well drilling permits issued in Louisiana
Description: Number of ultimate electricity customers in Louisiana, by sector (commercial sector data include the smaller transportation sector and other sectors, where applicable)
Source: EIA | Units: Count
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la_residential_elec_custResidentialAnnual average number of Louisiana residential electricity customers -
la_comm_tra_oth_elec_custCommercialAnnual average number of Louisiana commercial electricity customers -
la_industrial_elec_custIndustrialAnnual average number of Louisiana industrial electricity customers
Description: Number of ultimate electricity customers in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Count
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la_allsector_elec_custUltimate Electricity CustomersTotal annual average number of Louisiana electricity customers across all sectors
Description: Utility-scale net electricity generation in Louisiana, by source category
Source: EIA | Units: Gigawatthours
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la_elecgen_fossilFossil FuelsAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from all fossil fuel sources in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_otherOtherAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from other non-renewable sources in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_renewableRenewablesAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from all renewable sources in gigawatt hours
Description: Utility-scale net electricity generation in Louisiana, by specific source
Source: EIA | Units: Gigawatthours
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la_elecgen_biomassBiomassAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from biomass sources in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_coalCoalAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from coal in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_hydropowerHydropowerAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from hydropower in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_natgasNatural GasAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from natural gas in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_nuclearNuclearAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from nuclear power in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_othergasesOther GasesAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from other gases in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_otherOtherAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from other sources in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_petroleumPetroleumAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from petroleum in gigawatt hours -
la_elecgen_solarSolarAnnual Louisiana electricity generation from solar power in gigawatt hours
Description: Utility-scale net electricity generation in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Gigawatthours
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la_elecgen_allfuelsUtility-Scale Electricity GenerationTotal annual Louisiana utility-scale electricity generation from all fuel sources in gigawatt hours
Description: Average price of electricity to ultimate customers in Louisiana, by sector (commercial sector data include the smaller transportation sector and other sectors, where applicable)
Source: EIA | Units: Cents / Kilowatt Hour
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la_residential_elec_rateResidentialMonthly Louisiana electricity retail price for residential sector in cents per kilowatt hour -
la_comm_tra_oth_elec_rateCommercialMonthly Louisiana electricity retail price for commercial sector in cents per kilowatt hour -
la_industrial_elec_rateIndustrialMonthly Louisiana electricity retail price for industrial sector in cents per kilowatt hour
Description: Electricity prices in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Cents / Kilowatt Hour
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la_allsector_elec_rateLA Average Electricity RateAnnual average Louisiana electricity retail price across all sectors in cents per kilowatt hour
Description: Revenue from sales of electricity to ultimate customers in Louisiana, by sector (commercial sector data include the smaller transportation sector and other sectors, where applicable)
Source: EIA | Units: Million Dollars
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la_residential_elec_revResidentialAnnual Louisiana revenue from electricity sales to residential sector in million dollars -
la_comm_tra_oth_elec_revCommercialAnnual Louisiana revenue from electricity sales to commercial sector in million dollars -
la_industrial_elec_revIndustrialAnnual Louisiana revenue from electricity sales to industrial sector in million dollars
Description: Revenue from sales of electricity to ultimate customers in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Million Dollars
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la_allsector_elec_revRevenue from Electricity SalesTotal annual Louisiana revenue from electricity sales to all sectors in million dollars
Description: Electricity sales in Louisiana, by sector (commercial sector data include the smaller transportation sector and other sectors, where applicable)
Source: EIA | Units: Gigawatt Hours
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la_residential_elec_salesResidentialAnnual Louisiana electricity sales to residential sector in gigawatt hours -
la_comm_tra_oth_elec_salesCommercialAnnual Louisiana electricity sales to commercial sector in gigawatt hours -
la_industrial_elec_salesIndustrialAnnual Louisiana electricity sales to industrial sector in gigawatt hours
Description: Electricity sales in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Gigawatt Hours
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la_allsector_elec_salesLA Total Electricity SalesTotal annual Louisiana electricity sales to all sectors in gigawatt hours
Description: Nonagricultural employment in Louisiana, by O&G Subsector
Source: QCEW | Units: Jobs
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emp_oil_gas_miningOil and Gas MiningAnnual employment in Louisiana oil and gas extraction sector (NAICS 211) in number of jobs -
emp_mining_supportMining SupportAnnual employment in Louisiana mining support activities sector (NAICS 213) in number of jobs -
emp_chemicalChemical IndustryAnnual employment in Louisiana chemical manufacturing sector (NAICS 325) in number of jobs -
emp_refineryRefineryAnnual employment in Louisiana petroleum refining sector (NAICS 32411) in number of jobs -
emp_pipelinePipelineAnnual employment in Louisiana pipeline transportation sector (NAICS 486) in number of jobs
Description: Nonagricultural employment in Louisiana
Source: QCEW | Units: Jobs
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emp_laTotal LA Employment, All SectorsTotal annual employment in Louisiana across all sectors in number of jobs
Description: Volume of delivered natural gas in Louisiana, by end use
Source: EIA | Units: Million Cubic Feet
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la_residential_natgas_consResidentialAnnual Louisiana natural gas consumption by residential sector in million cubic feet -
la_commercial_natgas_consCommercialAnnual Louisiana natural gas consumption by commercial sector in million cubic feet -
la_industrial_natgas_consIndustrialAnnual Louisiana natural gas consumption by industrial sector in million cubic feet -
la_electric_natgas_consElectricAnnual Louisiana natural gas consumption by electric power sector in million cubic feet -
la_vehicle_natgas_consVehicleAnnual Louisiana natural gas consumption by vehicle fuel sector in million cubic feet
Description: Volume of delivered natural gas in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Million Cubic Feet
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la_delivered_natgas_consDelivered Natural Gas ConsumptionTotal annual Louisiana delivered natural gas consumption across all sectors in million cubic feet
Description: Percentage of housing units heated in Louisiana, by fuel
Source: Census | Units: Percentage
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la_elec_percElectricityAnnual percentage of Louisiana households using electricity as primary heating fuel -
la_utility_gas_percUtility GasAnnual percentage of Louisiana households using utility gas as primary heating fuel -
la_bottledtankLP_gas_percBottled, Tank, or LP GasAnnual percentage of Louisiana households using bottled/tank/LP gas as primary heating fuel -
la_wood_percWoodAnnual percentage of Louisiana households using wood as primary heating fuel -
la_agg_others_percOther FuelsAnnual percentage of Louisiana households using other fuels as primary heating fuel
Description: Energy consumption in Louisiana, by sector
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Btu
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la_transportation_nrg_consTransportationAnnual Louisiana energy consumption by transportation sector in billion BTU -
la_commercial_nrg_consCommercialAnnual Louisiana energy consumption by commercial sector in billion BTU -
la_industrial_nrg_consIndustrialAnnual Louisiana energy consumption by industrial sector in billion BTU -
la_residential_nrg_consResidentialAnnual Louisiana energy consumption by residential sector in billion BTU
Description: Consumption of fuels to produce energy in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Various
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cons_total_energyTotalTotal annual Louisiana energy consumption from all sources in billion BTU -
cons_gasNatural GasAnnual Louisiana natural gas consumption in billion BTU -
cons_petrolPetroleumAnnual Louisiana petroleum consumption in billion BTU -
cons_coalCoalAnnual Louisiana coal consumption in billion BTU -
cons_nuclear_energyNuclearAnnual Louisiana nuclear energy consumption in billion BTU -
cons_hydro_energyHydroelectricAnnual Louisiana hydroelectric energy consumption in billion BTU
Description: Energy consumption in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Btu
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la_total_nrg_consLA Total Energy ConsumptionTotal annual Louisiana energy consumption across all sectors in billion BTU
Description: CO2 emissions in Louisiana, by sector
Source: EIA | Units: Million Metric Tons
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la_commercial_co2_emiCommercialAnnual Louisiana CO2 emissions from commercial sector in million metric tons -
la_electric_co2_emiElectricAnnual Louisiana CO2 emissions from electric power sector in million metric tons -
la_industrial_co2_emiIndustrialAnnual Louisiana CO2 emissions from industrial sector in million metric tons -
la_residential_co2_emiResidentialAnnual Louisiana CO2 emissions from residential sector in million metric tons -
la_transportation_co2_emiTransportationAnnual Louisiana CO2 emissions from transportation sector in million metric tons
Description: CO2 emissions in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Million Metric Tons
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la_total_co2_emiCO2 EmissionsTotal annual Louisiana CO2 emissions from energy consumption across all sectors in million metric tons
Description: Exports from Louisiana, by subsector
Source: Census | Units: Dollars
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la_exports_crop_productsCrop Products (NAICS 111)Annual Louisiana exports of crop products in million dollars -
la_exports_oil_gasOil and Gas (NAICS 211)Annual Louisiana exports of oil and natural gas extraction products in million dollars -
la_exports_petroleum_productsPetroleum and Coal Products (NAICS 324)Annual Louisiana exports of petroleum and coal products in million dollars -
la_exports_chemical_productsChemical Manufacturing (NAICS 325)Annual Louisiana exports of chemical manufacturing products in million dollars
Description: Capacity for liquefaction of natural gas in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Cubic Feet per day
Variables:
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la_liquefaction_capDaily Liquefaction CapacityAnnual Louisiana daily liquefied natural gas (LNG) liquefaction capacity in billion cubic feet per day
Description: Exports of liquefied natural gas from Louisiana, by terminal of origin
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Cubic Feet
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lng_exp_CameronCameronAnnual Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Cameron terminal in billion cubic feet -
lng_exp_CalcasieuPassCalcasieu PassAnnual Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Calcasieu Pass terminal in billion cubic feet -
lng_exp_PlaqueminesPlaqueminesAnnual Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Plaquemines terminal in billion cubic feet -
lng_exp_SabinePassSabine PassAnnual Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Sabine Pass terminal in billion cubic feet
Description: Exports of liquefied natural gas from the U.S., by region of destination
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Cubic Feet
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lng_exp_AfricaAfricaAnnual U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Africa in billion cubic feet -
lng_exp_AsiaAsiaAnnual U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Asia in billion cubic feet -
lng_exp_EuropeEuropeAnnual U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Europe in billion cubic feet -
lng_exp_LatamLatin AmericaAnnual U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Latin America in billion cubic feet
Description: Production of natural gas (wet after lease separation) in Louisiana, by region
Source: SONRIS | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
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gas_total_northNorth LAAnnual total natural gas production (including casinghead) from northern Louisiana in thousand cubic feet -
gas_total_southSouth LAAnnual total natural gas production (including casinghead) from southern Louisiana in thousand cubic feet -
gas_total_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual total natural gas production (including casinghead) from offshore Louisiana in thousand cubic feet
Description: Production of natural gas (wet after lease separation) in Louisiana
Source: SONRIS | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_total_laTotal LA Gas ProductionTotal annual Louisiana natural gas production including casinghead gas in thousand cubic feet
Description: Casinghead production in Louisiana, by region
Source: SONRIS | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
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casinghead_northNorth LAAnnual casinghead gas production from northern Louisiana in thousand cubic feet -
casinghead_southSouth LAAnnual casinghead gas production from southern Louisiana in thousand cubic feet -
casinghead_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual casinghead gas production from offshore Louisiana in thousand cubic feet
Description: Casinghead production in Louisiana
Source: SONRIS | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
Variables:
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casinghead_laTotal LA Casinghead Gas ProductionTotal annual Louisiana casinghead gas production in thousand cubic feet
Description: Production of condensate in Louisiana, by region
Source: SONRIS | Units: Barrels
Variables:
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cond_northNorth LAAnnual condensate production from northern Louisiana region in barrels -
cond_southSouth LAAnnual condensate production from southern Louisiana region in barrels -
cond_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual condensate production from offshore Louisiana waters in barrels
Description: Production of condensate in Louisiana
Source: SONRIS | Units: Barrels
Variables:
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cond_laTotal LA Condensate ProductionTotal annual condensate production across all Louisiana regions in barrels
Description: Production of crude oil in Louisiana, by region
Source: SONRIS | Units: Barrels
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crude_northNorth LAAnnual crude oil production from northern Louisiana region in barrels -
crude_southSouth LAAnnual crude oil production from southern Louisiana region in barrels -
crude_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual crude oil production from offshore Louisiana waters in barrels
Description: Production of crude oil in Louisiana
Source: SONRIS | Units: Barrels
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crude_laTotal LA Crude ProductionTotal annual crude oil production across all Louisiana regions in barrels
Description: Production of natural gas (excluding casinghead) in Louisiana, by region
Source: SONRIS | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
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gas_ex_northNorth LAAnnual natural gas production (excluding casinghead) from northern Louisiana in thousand cubic feet -
gas_ex_southSouth LAAnnual natural gas production (excluding casinghead) from southern Louisiana in thousand cubic feet -
gas_ex_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual natural gas production (excluding casinghead) from offshore Louisiana in thousand cubic feet
Description: Production of natural gas (excluding casinghead) in Louisiana
Source: SONRIS | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_ex_laTotal LA Gas Production (Excl. Casinghead)Total annual Louisiana natural gas production excluding casinghead gas in thousand cubic feet
Description: Production of natural gas (as published in severance tax reports) in Louisiana, by rate
Source: LDR | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_sev_fullFull RateAnnual natural gas production taxed at full severance tax rate in thousand cubic feet -
gas_sev_incapIncapable Well RateAnnual natural gas production from incapable wells taxed at reduced severance tax rate in thousand cubic feet -
gas_sev_otherOther RatesAnnual natural gas production taxed at other severance tax rates in thousand cubic feet
Description: Production of natural gas (as published in severance tax reports) in Louisiana
Source: LDR | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_sev_totalTotal LA Taxed Gas ProductionTotal annual natural gas production subject to Louisiana severance tax in thousand cubic feet
Description: Number of producing natural gas wells in Louisiana, by region
Source: LDR | Units: Count
Variables:
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gas_wells_northNorth LAAnnual number of active natural gas wells in northern Louisiana -
gas_wells_southSouth LAAnnual number of active natural gas wells in southern Louisiana -
gas_wells_offshoreState OffshoreAnnual number of active natural gas wells in Louisiana state offshore waters
Description: Number of producing natural gas wells in Louisiana
Source: LDR | Units: Count
Variables:
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gas_wells_totalTotal LA Gas WellsTotal annual number of active natural gas wells in Louisiana
Description: Natural gas production in Louisiana and Gulf OCS Central, by region
Source: SONRIS, BOEM | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_total_onshoreOnshoreAnnual natural gas production from Louisiana onshore areas in thousand cubic feet -
gas_total_offshoreOffshoreAnnual natural gas production from Louisiana state waters in thousand cubic feet -
gas_central_goaGulf OCS CentralAnnual natural gas production from Gulf OCS Central in thousand cubic feet
Description: Natural gas production in Louisiana and Gulf OCS Central
Source: SONRIS, BOEM | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_total_la_goaTotal LA and Gulf OCS Central Gas ProductionTotal annual natural gas production from Louisiana and Gulf OCS Central in thousand cubic feet
Description: Gulf Coast marketed gas production, by state
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Cubic Feet
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gas_market_alabamaAlabamaAnnual marketed natural gas production from Alabama in million cubic feet -
gas_market_floridaFloridaAnnual marketed natural gas production from Florida in million cubic feet -
gas_market_louisianaLouisianaAnnual marketed natural gas production from Louisiana in million cubic feet -
gas_market_goaGulf OCS CentralAnnual marketed natural gas production from Gulf OCS Central in million cubic feet -
gas_maket_mississippiMississippiAnnual marketed natural gas production from Mississippi in million cubic feet -
gas_market_texasTexasAnnual marketed natural gas production from Texas in million cubic feet
Description: Production of crude oil and condensate in Louisiana and Gulf OCS Central, by region
Source: SONRIS, BOEM | Units: Barrels
Variables:
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oil_onshoreOnshoreAnnual oil production from Louisiana onshore areas in barrels -
oil_offshoreOffshoreAnnual oil production from Louisiana state waters in barrels -
oil_central_goaGulf OCS CentralAnnual oil production from Gulf OCS Central in barrels
Description: Production of crude oil and condensate in Louisiana and Gulf OCS Central
Source: SONRIS, BOEM | Units: Barrels
Variables:
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oil_la_goaTotal LA and Gulf OCS Central Oil ProductionTotal annual oil production from Louisiana and Gulf OCS Central in barrels
Description: Production of crude oil and condensate in Louisiana, by region
Source: SONRIS | Units: Barrels
Variables:
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oil_northNorth LAAnnual total oil production (crude + condensate) from northern Louisiana region in barrels -
oil_southSouth LAAnnual total oil production (crude + condensate) from southern Louisiana region in barrels -
oil_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual total oil production (crude + condensate) from offshore Louisiana waters in barrels
Description: Production of crude oil and condensate in Louisiana
Source: SONRIS | Units: Barrels
Variables:
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oil_laTotal LA Oil ProductionTotal annual oil production (crude + condensate) across all Louisiana regions in barrels
Description: Production of oil (as published in severance tax reports) in Louisiana, by rate
Source: LDR | Units: Barrels
Variables:
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oil_sev_fullFull RateAnnual oil production taxed at full severance tax rate in barrels -
oil_sev_incapIncapable Well RateAnnual oil production from incapable wells taxed at reduced severance tax rate in barrels -
oil_sev_stripperStripper Well RateAnnual oil production from stripper wells taxed at reduced severance tax rate in barrels
Description: Production of oil (as published in severance tax reports) in Louisiana
Source: LDR | Units: Barrels
Variables:
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oil_sev_totalTotal LA Taxed Oil ProductionTotal annual oil production subject to Louisiana severance tax in barrels
Description: Number of producing oil wells in Louisiana
Source: LDR | Units: Count
Variables:
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oil_wells_totalTotal LATotal annual number of active oil wells in Louisiana
Description: Number of producing oil wells in Louisiana, by region
Source: LDR | Units: Count
Variables:
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oil_wells_northNorth LAAnnual number of active oil wells in northern Louisiana -
oil_wells_southSouth LAAnnual number of active oil wells in southern Louisiana -
oil_wells_offshoreState OffshoreAnnual number of active oil wells in Louisiana state waters
Description: Atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity in Louisiana, by operating status
Source: EIA | Units: Barrels / Calendar Day
Variables:
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la_operating_capOperatingAnnual Louisiana operating petroleum refining capacity in thousand barrels per day -
la_idle_capIdleAnnual Louisiana idle petroleum refining capacity in thousand barrels per day
Description: Operable atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Barrels / Calendar Day
Variables:
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la_operable_capOperable Refining CapacityTotal annual Louisiana operable petroleum refining capacity in thousand barrels per day
Description: Number of rigs running in Louisiana, by region
Source: Baker Hughes | Units: Count
Variables:
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rigs_northNorth LAAnnual average active oil and gas drilling rigs in northern Louisiana -
rigs_south_waterSouth LA, WaterAnnual average active oil and gas drilling rigs in southern Louisiana water areas -
rigs_south_landSouth LA, LandAnnual average active oil and gas drilling rigs in southern Louisiana land areas -
rigs_offshoreState OffshoreAnnual average active oil and gas drilling rigs in Louisiana state waters
Description: Number of rigs running in Louisiana and the Gulf, by region
Source: Baker Hughes | Units: Count
Variables:
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rigs_gulfFederal OffshoreAnnual average active oil and gas drilling rigs in federal Gulf waters -
rigs_laTotal StateTotal annual average active oil and gas drilling rigs in Louisiana state jurisdiction
Description: Number of rigs running in Louisiana and the Gulf
Source: Baker Hughes | Units: Count
Variables:
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rigs_totalTotal LA and GulfTotal annual average active oil and gas drilling rigs in Louisiana and adjacent federal waters
Description: Production of natural gas and condensate in the United States, and imports to the United States
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Cubic Feet
Variables:
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grossGross Gas ProductionAnnual gross U.S. natural gas production (including non-hydrocarbon gases) in million cubic feet -
marketedMarketed Gas ProductionAnnual marketed U.S. natural gas production (after processing) in million cubic feet -
dryDry Gas ProductionAnnual dry U.S. natural gas production (after liquid extraction) in million cubic feet -
gross_importsGross Gas ImportsAnnual gross U.S. natural gas imports in million cubic feet
Description: Production of natural gas and casinghead in federal waters, by region
Source: BOEM, EIA | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_central_goaGulf OCS CentralAnnual natural gas production from Gulf OCS Central in million cubic feet -
gas_western_goaGulf OCS WesternAnnual natural gas production from Gulf OCS Western in million cubic feet -
gas_pacificPacific OCSAnnual natural gas production from Pacific Outer Continental Shelf in million cubic feet
Description: Production of natural gas and casinghead in federal waters
Source: BOEM, EIA | Units: Thousand Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_ocs_totalTotal OCS Gas ProductionTotal annual natural gas production from all U.S. Outer Continental Shelf areas in million cubic feet
Description: Production of crude oil and condensate in federal waters, by planning area
Source: BOEM, EIA | Units: Barrels
Variables:
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oil_central_goaGulf OCS CentralAnnual oil production from Gulf OCS Central in barrels -
oil_western_goaGulf OCS WesternAnnual oil production from Gulf OCS Western in barrels -
oil_pacificPacificAnnual oil production from Pacific Outer Continental Shelf in barrels
Description: Production of crude oil and condensate in federal waters
Source: BOEM, EIA | Units: Barrels
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oil_ocs_totalTotal OCS Oil ProductionTotal annual oil production from all U.S. Outer Continental Shelf areas in barrels
Description: Domestic production of crude oil and condensate in the United States, and imports to the United States
Source: EIA | Units: Thousand Barrels
Variables:
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oil_ocsOCS Oil ProductionAnnual oil production from U.S. Outer Continental Shelf in barrels -
oil_usa_domestic_productionU.S. Domestic Oil ProductionTotal annual U.S. domestic oil production in barrels -
oil_importsOil ImportsAnnual U.S. crude oil imports in barrels -
oil_imports_sprSPR Oil ImportsAnnual Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil imports in barrels
Description: Average natural gas price in Louisiana, by sector
Source: EIA | Units: Dollars per Thousand Cubic Feet
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price_gas_city_gateCitygateAnnual average Louisiana natural gas citygate price in dollars per thousand cubic feet -
price_gas_residentialResidentialAnnual average Louisiana residential natural gas price in dollars per thousand cubic feet -
price_gas_commercialCommercialAnnual average Louisiana commercial natural gas price in dollars per thousand cubic feet -
price_gas_industrialIndustrialAnnual average Louisiana industrial natural gas price in dollars per thousand cubic feet -
price_gas_electric_genElectric PowerAnnual average Louisiana electric power sector natural gas price in dollars per thousand cubic feet
Description: Average natural gas price in the United States, by sector
Source: EIA | Units: Dollars per Thousand Cubic Feet
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price_usa_gas_importsImportAnnual average U.S. natural gas import price in dollars per thousand cubic feet -
price_usa_gas_city_gateCitygateAnnual average U.S. natural gas citygate price in dollars per thousand cubic feet -
price_usa_gas_residentialResidentialAnnual average U.S. residential natural gas price in dollars per thousand cubic feet -
price_usa_gas_industrialIndustrialAnnual average U.S. industrial natural gas price in dollars per thousand cubic feet
Description: Average crude oil price in the United States, by market classification
Source: EIA | Units: Dollars per Barrel
Variables:
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price_oil_domesticDomesticAnnual average domestic crude oil first purchase price in dollars per barrel -
price_oil_importImportedAnnual average imported crude oil refiner acquisition cost in dollars per barrel -
price_oil_wellheadWellheadAnnual average crude oil wellhead price in dollars per barrel -
price_oil_landedLandedAnnual average imported crude oil landed cost in dollars per barrel -
price_oil_imports_fobFOB ImportAnnual average imported crude oil free on board (FOB) cost in dollars per barrel -
price_oil_imports_fob_opecOPEC FOB ImportAnnual average OPEC imported crude oil free on board (FOB) cost in dollars per barrel
Description: Proven reserves of condensate in Louisiana, by region
Source: EIA | Units: Million Barrels
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cond_proved_reserve_la_northNorth LAAnnual proved condensate reserves in northern Louisiana in million barrels -
cond_proved_reserve_la_southSouth LAAnnual proved condensate reserves in southern Louisiana in million barrels -
cond_proved_reserve_la_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual proved condensate reserves in offshore Louisiana in million barrels -
cond_proved_reserve_goaGulf OCS CentralAnnual proved condensate reserves in Gulf OCS Central in million barrels
Description: Proven reserves of condensate in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Million Barrels
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cond_proved_reserve_laLA Condensate Proved ReservesTotal annual proved condensate reserves in Louisiana in million barrels
Description: Proven reserves of condensate in the United States
Source: EIA | Units: Million Barrels
Variables:
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cond_proved_reserve_usaUSA Condensate Proved ReservesTotal annual proved condensate reserves in the United States in million barrels
Description: Proven reserves of dry natural gas in Louisiana, by region
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Cubic Feet
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gas_proved_reserves_northNorth LAAnnual proved natural gas reserves in northern Louisiana in billion cubic feet -
gas_proved_reserves_southSouth LAAnnual proved natural gas reserves in southern Louisiana in billion cubic feet -
gas_proved_reserves_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual proved natural gas reserves in offshore Louisiana in billion cubic feet -
gas_proved_reserves_goaGulf OCS CentralAnnual proved natural gas reserves in Gulf OCS Central in billion cubic feet
Description: Proven reserves of dry natural gas in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_proved_reserves_laLA Gas Proved ReservesTotal annual proved natural gas reserves in Louisiana in billion cubic feet
Description: Proven reserves of dry natural gas in United States
Source: EIA | Units: Billion Cubic Feet
Variables:
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gas_proved_reserves_usaUSA Gas Proved ReservesTotal annual proved natural gas reserves in the United States in billion cubic feet
Description: Proven reserves of crude oil in Louisiana, by region
Source: EIA | Units: Million Barrels
Variables:
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oil_proved_reserve_la_northNorth LAAnnual proved oil reserves in northern Louisiana in million barrels -
oil_proved_reserve_la_southSouth LAAnnual proved oil reserves in southern Louisiana in million barrels -
oil_proved_reserve_la_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual proved oil reserves in offshore Louisiana in million barrels -
oil_proved_reserve_goaGulf OCS CentralAnnual proved oil reserves in Gulf OCS Central in million barrels
Description: Proven reserves of crude oil in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Million Barrels
Variables:
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oil_proved_reserve_laLA Oil Proved ReservesTotal annual proved oil reserves in Louisiana in million barrels
Description: Proven reserves of crude oil in the United States
Source: EIA | Units: Million Barrels
Variables:
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oil_proved_reserve_usaUSA Oil Proved ReservesTotal annual proved oil reserves in the United States in million barrels
Description: Proven reserves of natural gas plant liquids in Louisiana, by region
Source: EIA | Units: Million Barrels
Variables:
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plant_proved_reserve_la_northNorth LAAnnual proved natural gas plant liquids reserves in northern Louisiana in million barrels -
plant_proved_reserve_la_southSouth LAAnnual proved natural gas plant liquids reserves in southern Louisiana in million barrels -
plant_proved_reserve_la_offshoreOffshore LAAnnual proved natural gas plant liquids reserves in offshore Louisiana in million barrels -
plant_proved_reserve_goaGulf OCS CentralAnnual proved natural gas plant liquids reserves in Gulf OCS Central in million barrels
Description: Proven reserves of natural gas plant liquids in Louisiana
Source: EIA | Units: Million Barrels
Variables:
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plant_proved_reserve_laLA Plant Liquids Proved ReservesTotal annual proved natural gas plant liquids reserves in Louisiana in million barrels
Description: Proven reserves of natural gas plant liquids in United States
Source: EIA | Units: Million Barrels
Variables:
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plant_proved_reserve_usaUSA Plant Liquids Proved ReservesTotal annual proved natural gas plant liquids reserves in the United States in million barrels
Description: Federal revenue collected from oil and gas leases in the Gulf OCS
Source: DOI | Units: Dollars
Variables:
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revenue_goa_totalGulf OCS Total RevenueTotal annual federal revenue from Gulf Outer Continental Shelf in million dollars
Description: Federal revenue collected from oil and gas leases in the Gulf OCS, by type
Source: DOI | Units: Dollars
Variables:
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revenue_goa_bonusBonusAnnual federal bonus bid revenue from Gulf Outer Continental Shelf lease sales in million dollars -
revenue_goa_rentRentAnnual federal rental revenue from Gulf Outer Continental Shelf leases in million dollars -
revenue_goa_otherOtherAnnual other federal revenue from Gulf Outer Continental Shelf in million dollars -
revenue_goa_royaltyRoyaltyAnnual federal royalty revenue from Gulf Outer Continental Shelf production in million dollars
Description: Revenue collected from state mineral severance taxes in Louisiana — excluding OCS, by resource
Source: LDR | Units: Million Dollars
Variables:
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oil_sevOilAnnual Louisiana severance tax revenue from oil production in million dollars -
gas_sevGasAnnual Louisiana severance tax revenue from natural gas production in million dollars -
mineral_sevMineralAnnual Louisiana severance tax revenue from mineral production in million dollars
Description: Revenue collected from state mineral severance taxes in Louisiana — excluding OCS
Source: LDR | Units: Million Dollars
Variables:
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total_sevLA Total Severance Tax RevenueTotal annual Louisiana severance tax revenue from all sources in million dollars
Description: Disbursements of OCS oil and gas revenue to Louisiana
Source: DOI | Units: Dollars
Variables:
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total_ocsTotal OCS DisbursementsTotal annual Louisiana disbursements from Outer Continental Shelf revenues in million dollars
Description: Disbursements of OCS oil and gas revenue to Louisiana, by type
Source: DOI | Units: Dollars
Variables:
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disbursement_8gSection 8gAnnual Louisiana disbursements from federal Section 8(g) Outer Continental Shelf revenues in million dollars -
disbursement_gomesaGOMESAAnnual Louisiana disbursements from Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) revenues in million dollars
Data Sources
The datasets in this portal come from various authoritative sources:
- EIA: U.S. Energy Information Administration
- DOI: U.S. Department of the Interior
- LDR: Louisiana Department of Revenue
- SONRIS: Louisiana Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System
- BOEM: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- Baker Hughes: Baker Hughes Rig Count
- QCEW: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
- Census: U.S. Census Bureau
- CES: LSU Center for Energy Studies
Data Formats
All datasets are provided in two formats:
- CSV (Comma-Separated Values)
- JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
Common Data Fields
Most datasets include the following temporal fields:
- Annual datasets:
yearcolumn - Monthly datasets:
yearandmonthcolumns (ordatecolumn)
Units of Measurement
Different datasets use different units. Always check the dataset metadata for the correct units:
- Oil Production: Barrels
- Gas Production: Thousand Cubic Feet, Million Cubic Feet, or Billion Cubic Feet
- Revenue: Million Dollars
- Employment: Number of Jobs
- Electricity: Gigawatt Hours, Cents per Kilowatt Hour
Update Frequency
Datasets are updated based on their frequency:
- Monthly: Updated monthly with new data releases
- Annual: Updated annually, typically within 6-12 months after the calendar year ends
- Quarterly: Updated quarterly (where applicable)
Data Quality Notes
- Some historical data may be revised as new information becomes available
- Missing values are typically represented as blank cells
- Geographic classifications (North, South, Offshore) follow Louisiana state definitions
Contact Information
For questions about the data or to report issues:
- Email: ces.support@lsu.edu
Citation
When using data from this portal, please cite:
Louisiana Energy Data Portal (2025-10-07). Retrieved from https://lsu-center-for-energy-studies.github.io/LEED
Last updated: 2025-10-07