It contains averages of rigs running in Louisiana divided into regions: north, south inland land, south inland water, state offshore and OCS. The main source of this data is Baker-Hughes drilling statistic.
[pdf] Louisiana is ranked #5 in the US based on Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) produced in May 2025. 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 Dec 2023.
[pdf] Barge rigs work in shallower waters, usually less than 20 feet deep. After being floated to the drilling location, the hull is brought to rest on the ocean floor, creating a stable platform for drilling. Many barg.
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