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Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
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1992
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Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) is a private, nonprofit trade association headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, representing more than 1,100 oil and gas producers and service companies operating in the state. Founded to serve as the unified industry voice following the 1901 discovery of the Jennings Field, LOGA's core activities are legislative advocacy in the state capitol and Washington D.C., operation of a real-time legislative bill tracker with formal Support/Oppose/Monitor positions, and convening of industry networking events (Annual Meetings, State of the Industry series, the Louisiana Energy Golf Open, Haynesville Shale Golf Classic, and Sporting Clays Shoot).

LOGA is not a technology or product company; it delivers services rather than software. Its proprietary capabilities center on institutional access — direct relationships with Louisiana legislators and regulators — and on its legislative tracking platform, which members use to monitor bills affecting severance taxes, coastal litigation, CCUS regulation, and permitting. The association is governed by a volunteer Executive Committee and Board of Directors composed of member company representatives, while five core staff (President Mike Moncla, plus assistants, member services, communications, and bookkeeping) execute day-to-day operations.

LOGA's revenue model is membership-dues-driven with a nine-tier subscription structure from Regular ($1,000/year, 2 member reps) up to Triple Diamond ($40,000+/year, 200 member reps), supplemented by event sponsorships. No external investment, PE/VC ownership, or subsidiaries are in place. LOGA's go-to-market is sales-led and regional, focused on Louisiana, with member logos spanning independents plus majors such as Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, Talos Energy, Hilcorp, Kinder Morgan, and Halliburton.

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Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) is a nonprofit trade association representing 1,100+ oil and gas producers and service companies in Louisiana. It delivers legislative advocacy, a real-time bill tracker, industry events, and networking to its membership base.

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HeadquartersBaton Rouge, United States
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Keyword5 values
oil and gas advocacy, industry trade association, legislative advocacy services, industry networking events, membership association
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  • Professional Organizations81392
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
Product category
Oil & Gas Industry Trade Association
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Revenue model1 record
1Membership Dues
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

LOGA's primary revenue stream is membership dues paid by oil and gas producers and service companies. Tiers range from $1,000/year (Regular, 2 member reps) to $40,000+/year (Triple Diamond, 200 member reps). The association represents over 1,100 member companies.

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Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others
Pricing details9 tiers
1Regular Membership – $1,000/year, 2 Member Reps
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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$1,000 per year includes 2 member representatives

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2Wildcatter Membership – $2,500/year, 5 Member Reps
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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$2,500 per year includes 5 member representatives

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3Corporate Membership – $5,000/year, 8 Member Reps
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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$5,000 per year includes 8 member representatives

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4Platinum Membership – $7,500/year, 15 Member Reps
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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$7,500 per year includes 15 member representatives

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5Double Platinum Membership – $12,500/year, 30 Member Reps
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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$12,500 per year includes 30 member representatives

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6Triple Platinum Membership – $17,500/year, 50 Member Reps
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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$17,500 per year includes 50 member representatives

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7Diamond Membership – $20,000/year, 100 Member Reps
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

$20,000 per year includes 100 member representatives

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8Double Diamond Membership – $30,000/year, 150 Member Reps
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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$30,000 per year includes 150 member representatives

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9Triple Diamond Membership – $40,000+/year, 200 Member Reps
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
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$40,000+ per year includes 200 member representatives

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LOGA is a nonprofit trade association that represents Louisiana's oil and gas producers and service companies. It delivers legislative and regulatory advocacy in Baton Rouge and Washington D.C., publishes a real-time legislation tracker with official positions, hosts industry events (State of the Industry meetings, annual meetings, golf tournaments, sporting clays), and operates a member directory and networking platform for its 1,100+ member companies.

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Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) is a trade association representing Louisiana's oil and gas industry. LOGA is not a product company but rather an industry advocacy organization that provides services including legislative advocacy, a legislation tracker, industry events, member directory services, and networking opportunities. These offerings are service-based programs rather than commercial software products or technology platforms.

Product and service6 records
1LOGA Membership
CategoryMembership Program
Description

Tiered annual membership program for oil and gas producers and service companies in Louisiana, providing legislative advocacy representation, regulatory updates, networking access, and member directory visibility. Tiers range from Regular ($1,000/year, 2 member reps) to Triple Diamond ($40,000+/year, 200 member reps), with intermediate Wildcatter, Corporate, Platinum, Double Platinum, Triple Platinum, Diamond, and Double Diamond tiers.

2Legislative Advocacy Services
CategoryGovernment Affairs and Advocacy
Description

Direct advocacy representation for oil and gas industry members at the Louisiana state capitol in Baton Rouge and in Washington D.C., working with lawmakers to craft policies that promote energy development, protect jobs, and ensure a fair business climate. Includes opposition to unnecessary tax increases and burdensome regulations.

3Legislation Tracker
CategoryPolicy Monitoring Tool
Description

Real-time online bill tracking service for members showing all tracked legislation with LOGA's official positions (Support, Oppose, or Monitor) and bill progress status. Available to members through the LOGA website.

4State of the Industry Event Series
CategoryIndustry Events and Conferences
Description

Multi-city industry meeting series across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast (including Lafayette, New Orleans, Houston, and Mandeville) featuring formal presentations, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities for oil and gas business professionals.

5Member Directory
CategoryMember Services
Description

Online directory listing LOGA's 1,100+ member companies, providing visibility and networking for member oil and gas producers, service companies, and major operators operating in Louisiana.

6LOGA Industry Golf and Sporting Events
CategoryIndustry Events and Conferences
Description

Sponsored industry networking events including the Louisiana Energy Golf Open (LEGO), Haynesville Shale Golf Classic, and Sporting Clays Shoot, with sponsorship tiers ranging from $250 to $2,700. These events provide networking opportunities for oil and gas industry professionals across Louisiana.

Scale indicator2 records

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Partnership4 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-26
Description

LOGA and LMOGA regularly collaborate on federal policy advocacy, including joint letters to Louisiana's Congressional Delegation urging support for CCUS initiatives and other energy policies. They also co-host legislative bill reviews and issue joint statements on energy legislation.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-26
Description

LOGA partnered with LABI, along with LMOGA, LCA, and Leaders for a Better Louisiana (C100), to send a joint letter to Louisiana's Congressional Delegation urging support for federal carbon management (CCUS) initiatives in ongoing energy and tax policy discussions.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-26
Description

LOGA collaborated with LCA alongside LMOGA and LABI on a joint letter to Louisiana's Congressional Delegation regarding federal CCUS policy support.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-03-26
Description

LOGA partnered with Leaders for a Better Louisiana (C100) as part of a multi-association coalition to advocate for federal CCUS policies with Louisiana's Congressional Delegation.

Recent move5 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Regional/national association representing independent upstream operators in the western US. Functionally comparable advocacy focus, though broader geographic remit than LOGA.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level O&G trade association with similar legislative advocacy and member services. Directly comparable to LOGA but operating in a more stringent regulatory environment.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National trade association specifically representing independent E&P producers. LOGA's independent-producer constituency aligns closely with IPAA's mission, making it a broader national counterpart.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

National oil and gas industry trade association. Overlaps with LOGA's federal advocacy role but operates at a vastly larger scale across all petroleum subsegments and US states.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level O&G trade association serving Alaska producers. Same membership-and-advocacy model as LOGA, but focused on Alaska's North Slope and Cook Inlet operations.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level O&G trade association offering membership, legislative advocacy, and industry events. Closely comparable business model to LOGA but serving Oklahoma producers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

State-level O&G trade association with similar advocacy, membership, and event offerings. Comparable structure and mission to LOGA, focused on New Mexico operators.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Texas state-level oil and gas trade association. Direct functional peer to LOGA in advocacy, legislative tracking, and membership services for upstream operators, but operating at much larger scale in Texas.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Independent-producer-focused state trade association. Comparable tiered-membership, advocacy-led model serving conventional and shale operators in Pennsylvania.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Direct Louisiana peer representing oil and gas interests. LOGA and LMOGA co-advocate on federal policy and co-host legislative reviews, making them the closest functional competitor in the same state.

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Weaknesses4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Louisiana Oil & Gas Association

Oil & Gas Industry Trade Associationloga.la

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) is a nonprofit trade association representing 1,100+ oil and gas producers and service companies in Louisiana. It delivers legislative advocacy, a real-time bill tracker, industry events, and networking to its membership base.

What Louisiana Oil & Gas Association does

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) is a private, nonprofit trade association headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, representing more than 1,100 oil and gas producers and service companies operating in the state. Founded to serve as the unified industry voice following the 1901 discovery of the Jennings Field, LOGA's core activities are legislative advocacy in the state capitol and Washington D.C., operation of a real-time legislative bill tracker with formal Support/Oppose/Monitor positions, and convening of industry networking events (Annual Meetings, State of the Industry series, the Louisiana Energy Golf Open, Haynesville Shale Golf Classic, and Sporting Clays Shoot).

LOGA is not a technology or product company; it delivers services rather than software. Its proprietary capabilities center on institutional access — direct relationships with Louisiana legislators and regulators — and on its legislative tracking platform, which members use to monitor bills affecting severance taxes, coastal litigation, CCUS regulation, and permitting. The association is governed by a volunteer Executive Committee and Board of Directors composed of member company representatives, while five core staff (President Mike Moncla, plus assistants, member services, communications, and bookkeeping) execute day-to-day operations.

LOGA's revenue model is membership-dues-driven with a nine-tier subscription structure from Regular ($1,000/year, 2 member reps) up to Triple Diamond ($40,000+/year, 200 member reps), supplemented by event sponsorships. No external investment, PE/VC ownership, or subsidiaries are in place. LOGA's go-to-market is sales-led and regional, focused on Louisiana, with member logos spanning independents plus majors such as Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, Talos Energy, Hilcorp, Kinder Morgan, and Halliburton.

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association
Legal name
Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
Website
https://loga.la
Company type
Private
Founded year
1992
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) is a nonprofit trade association representing 1,100+ oil and gas producers and service companies in Louisiana. It delivers legislative advocacy, a real-time bill tracker, industry events, and networking to its membership base.
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Where Louisiana Oil & Gas Association is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Baton Rouge
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

  1. Membership Dues: LOGA's primary revenue stream is membership dues paid by oil and gas producers and service companies. Tiers range from $1,000/year (Regular, 2 member reps) to $40,000+/year (Triple Diamond, 200 member reps). The association represents over 1,100 member companies.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualRegular Membership – $1,000/year, 2 Member Reps
SubscriptionAnnualWildcatter Membership – $2,500/year, 5 Member Reps
SubscriptionAnnualCorporate Membership – $5,000/year, 8 Member Reps
SubscriptionAnnualPlatinum Membership – $7,500/year, 15 Member Reps
SubscriptionAnnualDouble Platinum Membership – $12,500/year, 30 Member Reps
SubscriptionAnnualTriple Platinum Membership – $17,500/year, 50 Member Reps
SubscriptionAnnualDiamond Membership – $20,000/year, 100 Member Reps
SubscriptionAnnualDouble Diamond Membership – $30,000/year, 150 Member Reps
SubscriptionAnnualTriple Diamond Membership – $40,000+/year, 200 Member Reps

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association product offering

Product offering

Core offering

LOGA is a nonprofit trade association that represents Louisiana's oil and gas producers and service companies. It delivers legislative and regulatory advocacy in Baton Rouge and Washington D.C., publishes a real-time legislation tracker with official positions, hosts industry events (State of the Industry meetings, annual meetings, golf tournaments, sporting clays), and operates a member directory and networking platform for its 1,100+ member companies.

Product overview

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA) is a trade association representing Louisiana's oil and gas industry. LOGA is not a product company but rather an industry advocacy organization that provides services including legislative advocacy, a legislation tracker, industry events, member directory services, and networking opportunities. These offerings are service-based programs rather than commercial software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • LOGA Membership Tiered annual membership program for oil and gas producers and service companies in Louisiana, providing legislative advocacy representation, regulatory updates, networking access, and member directory visibility. Tiers range from Regular ($1,000/year, 2 member reps) to Triple Diamond ($40,000+/year, 200 member reps), with intermediate Wildcatter, Corporate, Platinum, Double Platinum, Triple Platinum, Diamond, and Double Diamond tiers.
  • Legislative Advocacy Services Direct advocacy representation for oil and gas industry members at the Louisiana state capitol in Baton Rouge and in Washington D.C., working with lawmakers to craft policies that promote energy development, protect jobs, and ensure a fair business climate. Includes opposition to unnecessary tax increases and burdensome regulations.
  • Legislation Tracker Real-time online bill tracking service for members showing all tracked legislation with LOGA's official positions (Support, Oppose, or Monitor) and bill progress status. Available to members through the LOGA website.
  • State of the Industry Event Series Multi-city industry meeting series across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast (including Lafayette, New Orleans, Houston, and Mandeville) featuring formal presentations, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities for oil and gas business professionals.
  • Member Directory Online directory listing LOGA's 1,100+ member companies, providing visibility and networking for member oil and gas producers, service companies, and major operators operating in Louisiana.
  • LOGA Industry Golf and Sporting Events Sponsored industry networking events including the Louisiana Energy Golf Open (LEGO), Haynesville Shale Golf Classic, and Sporting Clays Shoot, with sponsorship tiers ranging from $250 to $2,700. These events provide networking opportunities for oil and gas industry professionals across Louisiana.

Companies that use Louisiana Oil & Gas Association

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association technology and API

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Louisiana Oil & Gas Association partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2025LOGA and LMOGA regularly collaborate on federal policy advocacy, including joint letters to Louisiana's Congressional Delegation urging support for CCUS initiatives and other energy policies. They also co-host legislative bill reviews and issue joint statements on energy legislation.
  • Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2025LOGA partnered with LABI, along with LMOGA, LCA, and Leaders for a Better Louisiana (C100), to send a joint letter to Louisiana's Congressional Delegation urging support for federal carbon management (CCUS) initiatives in ongoing energy and tax policy discussions.
  • Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2025LOGA collaborated with LCA alongside LMOGA and LABI on a joint letter to Louisiana's Congressional Delegation regarding federal CCUS policy support.
  • Leaders for a Better Louisiana (C100)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2025LOGA partnered with Leaders for a Better Louisiana (C100) as part of a multi-association coalition to advocate for federal CCUS policies with Louisiana's Congressional Delegation.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Western Energy Alliance: Regional/national association representing independent upstream operators in the western US. Functionally comparable advocacy focus, though broader geographic remit than LOGA.
  • Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA): National trade association specifically representing independent E&P producers. LOGA's independent-producer constituency aligns closely with IPAA's mission, making it a broader national counterpart.
  • American Petroleum Institute (API): National oil and gas industry trade association. Overlaps with LOGA's federal advocacy role but operates at a vastly larger scale across all petroleum subsegments and US states.

Direct peers

  • Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA): State-level O&G trade association with similar legislative advocacy and member services. Directly comparable to LOGA but operating in a more stringent regulatory environment.
  • Alaska Oil & Gas Association (AOGA): State-level O&G trade association serving Alaska producers. Same membership-and-advocacy model as LOGA, but focused on Alaska's North Slope and Cook Inlet operations.
  • Oklahoma Oil & Gas Association (OKOGA): State-level O&G trade association offering membership, legislative advocacy, and industry events. Closely comparable business model to LOGA but serving Oklahoma producers.
  • New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA): State-level O&G trade association with similar advocacy, membership, and event offerings. Comparable structure and mission to LOGA, focused on New Mexico operators.
  • Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA): Texas state-level oil and gas trade association. Direct functional peer to LOGA in advocacy, legislative tracking, and membership services for upstream operators, but operating at much larger scale in Texas.
  • Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association (PIOGA): Independent-producer-focused state trade association. Comparable tiered-membership, advocacy-led model serving conventional and shale operators in Pennsylvania.
  • Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA): Direct Louisiana peer representing oil and gas interests. LOGA and LMOGA co-advocate on federal policy and co-host legislative reviews, making them the closest functional competitor in the same state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association social profiles

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Louisiana Oil & Gas Association leadership team

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Profiles5 records

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association funding detail

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Investors

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Louisiana Oil & Gas Association M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Louisiana Oil & Gas Association

What does Louisiana Oil & Gas Association do?

LOGA is a nonprofit trade association that represents Louisiana's oil and gas producers and service companies. It delivers legislative and regulatory advocacy in Baton Rouge and Washington D.C., publishes a real-time legislation tracker with official positions, hosts industry events (State of the Industry meetings, annual meetings, golf tournaments, sporting clays), and operates a member directory and networking platform for its 1,100+ member companies.

Is Louisiana Oil & Gas Association a public or private company?

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Louisiana Oil & Gas Association founded?

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association was founded in 1992. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Louisiana Oil & Gas Association based?

Louisiana Oil & Gas Association is headquartered in Baton Rouge, United States, in the North America region.

How does Louisiana Oil & Gas Association make money?

One revenue line is on record: membership Dues.

Who are Louisiana Oil & Gas Association's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Western Energy Alliance, Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and American Petroleum Institute (API). Direct peers are Colorado Oil & Gas Association (COGA), Alaska Oil & Gas Association (AOGA), Oklahoma Oil & Gas Association (OKOGA), New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA), Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association (PIOGA) and Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA).

Does Louisiana Oil & Gas Association have an API?

No public API is recorded for Louisiana Oil & Gas Association.

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