Commentary: Congressmen Seek To Take Oil And Gas Revenues From Louisiana, Coastal States

By Jamison Beuerman

08/09/2011

If Markey and Holt succeed, coastal states would lose out on approximately $150 billion over the next 60 years.

TAGS: Domestic Energy, gulf states, oil and natural gas

More Louisiana Coastal Jurisdiction = Increased Oil Revenues

By Jamison Beuerman

05/13/2011

An extended coastline could net the state an extra $342-480 million dollars annually - money currently being expropriated by the federal government.

TAGS: Dan Claitor, Louisiana, oil and natural gas

Commentary: U.S. Policy Makers Should Begin Transition to Natural Gas Economy in Next Congress, Rep. Cassidy Says

By Kevin Mooney

12/16/2010

Domestic Energy Development Could Help Restore Manufacturing Base and Boost Dollar America’s substantial supplies of natural gas should be further emphasized and considered as a stable, clean and affordable energy source in the next Congress, Rep. William Cassidy (R-La.) told The Pelican Institute in an exclusive interview.

TAGS: Energy and Commerce Committee, oil and natural gas, William Cassidy

The Proposed Freeport McMoran Settlement: Ineffective by Design

The proposed settlement is heralded by some as a major victory, supposedly securing $100 million for the state to use for coastal restoration. In reality, the proposed settlement, if adopted, would yield nowhere near $100 million and divert much of the money it did raise to unrelated government spending. Two key flaws undermine the settlement’s...

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