Louisiana Oil and Gas Producers Lost More Than Two-Thirds of Annual Residential Consumption in Wasted Gas in 2019, EDF Report Finds

The wastage of oil & gas by Louisiana was revealed in a report by the Environmental Defence Fund to the tune of more than $82 million worth of natural gas in 2019, which is more than two-thirds of the state’s yearly residential consumption. More than $82 million worth of natural gas was lost by Louisiana in 2019 due to leaks, venting, or flaring at production sites, according to a study released Thursday by an environmental group & government watchdog organizations. A consulting firm, Synapse Energy Economics Inc., conducted a study as it lists various environmental groups & municipal, state, & … Continue reading Louisiana Oil and Gas Producers Lost More Than Two-Thirds of Annual Residential Consumption in Wasted Gas in 2019, EDF Report Finds