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New at OGI
OGIgov - Online Maps for Local Government
Bee County Appraisal District Powermap complete
Marcellus Shale PowerMap now online
Customized PowerMap adds enhanced pipeline mapping
Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter PowerMap
LAVA Lease Management enhanced
DeedPlotter download
State of Texas Aerial images Now Available On OGI Powermap!
Print to DWF using Autodesk Design Review
Marcellus Shale PowerMap Online
OGInfo.com has developed a new online map covering the Marcellus Shale and Appalachian Basin. This map currently shows wells, gas reserves and other base map info for the region.
View Marcellus Shale PowerMap |
OGI PowerMap adds Custom feature for Pipelines
OGI has enhanced the already robust OGI PowerMap making it even more beneficial. We can integrate pipeline-industry exclusive tools with a customized PowerMap, providing an invaluable service to you. These exclusive OGI Tools can help you effectively market your pipeline’s super capacity. These features include drilling pre-permit reports within a set distance from your pipelines and a Proposed Pipeline feature. Users can draw a line spanning multiple parcels and a surface ownership report is generated. This report can be exported to Excel and contains the ownership information for the tracts that the proposed pipeline crosses. Other features you may find helpful on OGI PowerMap are: a pipeline segment measure tool, commodity & capacity data display and surface ownership data. These are just a few of the many in-depth layers displayed on OGI PowerMap.
Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter PowerMap
As a continued committment to servicing the oil & gas industry, OGInfo.com and Powell Barnett Shale Newsletter have come together to provide, as a courtesy, the depth and value of OGI's PowerMap customized for the Barnett Shale region of North Central Texas
More Product Info | View Barnett Shale PowerMap
LAVA Lease Managment integrates Quarter Quarter Calls!
LAVA is a simple yet powerful tool created to track the progress of a particular prospect, whether in the initial lease check phase or the competitive leasing phase.
DeedPlotter, it's in our Toolbox.
It can be in your tool box too. Try it for 30 days with absolutely no obligation to purchase. Deed Plotter and Map Drawing Software by Greenbrier Graphics.
Deed Plotting for real estate professionals. Deedplotter
State of Texas Aerial images On OGI Powermap!
The software engineers at OGI have been hard at work developing a new look for OGI PowerMap, and are proud to announce that aerial images for the entire state of Texas are now available on this online Geographic Information System. Other new features include advanced selection information tools, including attribute tables, and an accurate measure tool that provides true on-the-ground distance at the click of your mouse. A plot to DWF feature captures screen shots in .dwf format allowing you to save and email areas of interest. Check out all of these new features now on OGI PowerMap!
More Product Info | View Tutorial
OGI Powermap Now Equiped with Print to DWF using Autodesk Design Review
The software engineers at OGI have been hard at work developing a new look for OGI PowerMap, and are proud to announce that aerial images for the entire state of Texas are now available on this online Geographic Information System. Other new features include advanced selection information tools, including attribute tables, and an accurate measure tool that provides true on-the-ground distance at the click of your mouse. A plot to DWF feature captures screen shots in .dwf format allowing you to save and email areas of interest. Check out all of these new features now on OGI PowerMap!
More Product Info | View Tutorial
With the browser open in the area you would like to print, click on the print to .dwf button
This button will bring up a new window titled Plot as DWF. The easiest setting to print to is “plot the current map view”. If you use print layout, it will include a legend. If you don’t include a legend, the map will come out full page and will maximize the print area.
After you click plot, a download box will open from your browser, “save to disk” will save the .dwf to your computer. In order to view the .dwf you will need to download Autodesk Design Review. (download)
Resources
State of Texas
U.S. Govenment
State of Louisianna
Associations & Organizations
Industry Resources
Energy Prices
State of Texas
Texas Natural Resource Information Systems
TNRIS provides a "centralized information system incorporating all Texas natural resource data, socioeconomic data related to natural resources, and indexes related to that data that are collected by state agencies or other entities." (Texas Water Code, 16.021).
Texas General Land Office and GIS
The Land Office provides more than 100 GIS data layers to employees and the public. The agency is also developing desktop and online applications that will combine GIS datasets containing leasing information. The text below describes uses of GIS in General Land Office program areas in more detail.
Serving Texas by stewardship of natural resources and the environment, addressing concerns for personal and community safety and support of enhanced development and economic vitality for the benefit of Texans.
Well Legend for State of Texas
Public GIS Map Viewer Online Help from the Railroad Commision of Texas. For a description of a well legend symbol.
U.S. Government
The BLM, part of the U.S Department of the Interior, is responsible for carrying out a variety of programs for the management and conservation, of resources on 258 million surface acres, as well as 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate, These public lands make up about 13 percent of the total land surface of the United States and more than 40 percent of all land managed by the Federal government.
The Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex.
All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR. Anyone can access and download this information for free. Here you'll find links to a complete list of filings available through EDGAR and instructions for searching the EDGAR database.
EIA / Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. Our mission is to provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.
GPO / U.S Government Printing Office
The U.S. Government Printing Office disseminates official information from all three branches of the Federal Government.
The Minerals Management Service (MMS), a bureau in the U.S. Department of the Interior, is the Federal agency that manages the nation's natural gas, oil and other mineral resources on the outer continental shelf (OCS).
National Energy Technology Laboratory
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), part of DOE’s national laboratory system, is owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). NETL supports DOE’s mission to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. The only U.S. national laboratory devoted to fossil energy research, NETL implements a broad spectrum of energy and environmental research and development (R&D) programs that will return benefits for generations to come.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) serves the Armed Forces and the Nation by providing vital engineering services and capabilities, as a public service, across the full spectrum of operations?from peace to war?in support of national interests. Corps missions include five broad areas: Water Resources, Environment, Infrastructure, Homeland Security and Warfighting.
This site allows you to access the complete text of the United States Internal Revenue Code, Title 26 of the U.S. Code (26 USC) in a variety of ways. Hyperlinks have been embedded in the Code to permit following cross-references between sections with a simple mouse click. A WAIS-based full-text search engine allows you to quickly locate Code sections by content.
The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. The diversity of our scientific expertise enables us to carry out large-scale, multi-disciplinary investigations and provide impartial scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers.
The Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and serves as the research arm of Congress. It is also the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library's mission is to make its resources available and useful to the Congress and the American people and to sustain and preserve a universal collection of knowledge and creativity for future generations.
State of Louisianna
Louisiana Office of Conservation
The Louisiana Office of Conservation provides data for regulation and conservation of oil, gas, lignite, and other natural resources. Some of their other objectives include control and allocation of energy supplies and distribution, and protection of public safety and the State’s environment from oilfield waste.
Center for Energy Studies- LOUISIANA ENERGY STATISTICS
A collection of datafiles on the most significant aspects of the Louisiana energy scene (oil and gas reserves, drilling and production; well starts, completions, and suspensions; refining and refined products; electricity generation, cost, and consumption; energy economics; and miscellaneous items) impacting or impacted by Louisiana energy industries.
Energy Information Administration - Lousianna
The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created by Congress in 1977, is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. Our mission is to provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.
Founded in 1934, the Louisiana Geological Survey is the premier geological research institution in the state of Louisiana. Always housed on the beautiful campus of Louisiana State University, the LGS was originally part of the Louisiana Department of Conservation, later was a division of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, and is today a component of the Office of Research and Economic Development. LSU's former Basin Research Institute is now the Basin Research Energy Section of the LGS.
Associations & Organizations
AAPL's mission is to promote the highest standards of performance for all land professionals, to advance their stature and to encourage sound stewardship of energy and mineral resources.
What is a Landman?
Landmen constitute the business side of the oil and gas and mineral exploration and production team. Read more about Landmen
State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations
State Review of Oil and Natural Gas Environmental Regulations, STRONGER, was formed in 1999 to reinvigorate and carry forward the state review process begun cooperatively in 1988 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC).
Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association
The Texas Land & Mineral Owners Association is a statewide advocacy association whose members are farmers, ranchers, and royalty owners. We strive to create a business and legal environment that is accommodating to the continued exploration for and production of oil and natural gas. We want to protect and enhance the property rights of the surface and mineral owners, while reducing litigation and protecting our precious groundwater resources. The TLMA is the only organization in Texas working exclusively to protect your rights as a land and royalty owner.
Texas Oil & Gas Association is the petroleum trade association in Texas which unites the Texas oil and gas industry to work for a common good. Founded in 1919, it is the oldest and largest organization in the state representing petroleum interests and continues to serve as the only organization in the state which embraces all segments of this industry.
Eergy & Mineral Law Foundation (E&MLF)
E&MLF is a non-profit educational organization providing information on legal issues related to the energy and mineral industry through workshops, specialty programs, publications and electronic information.
Louisiana Oil & Gas Association
LOGA (known before 2006 as LIOGA) was organized in 1992 to represent the independent and service sectors of the oil and gas industry in Louisiana; this representation includes exploration, production and oilfield services. Our primary goal is to provide our industry with a working environment that will enhance the industry. LOGA serves its membership by creating incentives for Louisiana’s oil & gas industry, warding off tax increases, changing existing burdensome regulations, and educating the public and government of the importance of the oil and gas industry in the state of Louisiana. LOGA confronts and deals directly with the many issues that are causing harm to the oil and gas industry.
Industry Resource
Dallas Public Library - Nancy and Jake L. Hamon Oil and Gas Resource Center
A state-of-the-art petroleum research facility providing comprehensive and current selections of print and electronic materials with emphasis on investments, company information, financial management, industry surveys, and statistics within the oil and gas industry.
The Oil & Gas Journal delivers week by week international oil and gas news as well as analysis of issues and events. The Oil & Gas Journal is the world’s most widely read petroleum industry publication designed to meet the needs of engineers, oil management and executives throughout the
oil and gas industry.
Oil & Gas Investor Magazine Online
Hart Energy Publishing' Oil and Gas Investor web site is your complete source for information about the financial world of oil and gas. In addition to providing daily analysis of trends and industry events, our editors interpret the news to highlight opportunities for you, whether your company explores for petroleum or provides finance, capital and advisory services to oil and gas operators.
The Schlumberger Oilfield Glossary
The Schlumberger Oilfield Glossary offers comprehensive, accurate and interactive features. With definitions utilized in major oilfield activities and reviewed by technical experts, Schlumberger is your award winning, online bookshelf.
Louisiana Geographic Information Center
The Louisiana Geographic Information Center assists in the distribution of geographic information, technical services and more to local, state, and private entities in Louisiana. LAGIC has established itself as a critical resource and contributing member of the Louisiana geospatial community.
With the latest updates from the petroleum industry and powerful production data retrieval software, Lasser Inc. provides a variety of products and services. Lasser Inc. offers production databases, printed reports by lease or well, customer production exports, and various maps previously available only to large oil companies using expensive systems but at a fraction of the cost.
IHS provides comprehensive and accurate databases as well as E&P data, information, software, training and consulting. Stay up to date with E&P activity in every major producing area around the world.
GIS Software, Land Management Software, Metes & BoundsIntegrated, Land Management Solutions. For Oil and Gas Companies and Coal Mining Companies.
DrillingInfo is an active network of US oil and gas stakeholders dedicated to providing and expanding digital availability of historical and current oil and gas data, integrated data mining and asset management tools, and oilfield technology transfer amongst the several thousand companies making up the network.
Land management software.
A comprehensive web directory of Information Technology.
Petroleum Geographics Corporation
The Petroleum Geographics Corporation provides high quality, ready-to-deliver datasets with emphasis on the Oil and Gas mapping industry. With nationwide data and mapping software and services, the PGC accommodates both novice and experienced GIS users.
Energy Prices
Market Data/Energy Prices Bloomberg is an information-services, news and media company that provides business and financial professionals with the tools and data they need on a single, all-inclusive platform.
Investing/Commodities/Energy/Energy Futures Reuters is a global information company providing indispensable information tailored for professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. Our information is trusted and drives decision making across the globe. We have a reputation for speed, accuracy and freedom from bias.
Our Toolbox
OGInfo.com's online GIS applications were developed using MapGuide Open Source. MapGuide is a web-based platform that enables our users to interact with viewer that includes support for feature selection, property inspection, map tips, and operations such as buffer, select within, and measure. MapGuide includes an XML database for managing content, and supports most popular geospatial file formats, databases, and standards. MapGuide can be deployed on Linux or Windows, supports Apache and IIS web servers, and offers extensive PHP, .NET, Java, and JavaScript APIs for application development. MapGuide Open Source is licensed under the LGPL.
OGInfo.com utilizes ArcGIS Desktop. This software allows us to discover patterns, relationships, and trends in your data that are not readily apparent in databases, spreadsheets, or statistical packages.
Beyond showing you your data as points on a map, OGInfo.com uses ArcGIS Desktop gives you the power to manage and integrate your data, perform advanced analysis, model and automate operational processes, and display your results on professional-quality maps.
Deed Plotter and Map Drawing Software by Greenbrier Graphics.
A few of the basic capabilities of Deed Plotter used by OGInfo.com:
Enter data and draw user scaled maps directly from any document that has an adequate surveyor’s legal description.
Automatically calculate areas, closures, and precision ratios.
Find and measure overlaps & gaps.
Solve for a missing deed call and search for a defective deed call.
Connect, move, and rotate multiple parcels of land.
Automatically display deed calls, corner circles, and corner labels.
* Add text of any size at any position or angle. The map shown on this page demonstrates user added text for the title, areas, curves, and general information.
To download Net Deed Plotter v.5.0, click here.
Autodesk MapGuide software helps you develop, manage, and distribute GIS and design applications on the web, broadening your access to mission-critical geospatial and digital design data.
Autodesk® Design Review software is the all-digital way to view, print, measure, mark up, and revise 2D and 3D designs without the original design creation software. Communication about designs has never been this easy. To see how it works with OGInfo.com click here.
OGI Out & About
See our ads in LANDMAN Magazine and The Appriser
Look for our full-page ads on the inside back cover of LANDMAN, published by AAPL (American Association of Professional Landmen).
Also look on the inside back covers in The Appriser, the official publication of the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts.
In Houston, Texas, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, OGI will be exhibiting our GIS products online and live. Come by and see what all the talk is about. Come prepared to challenge our land package system, powered by LAVA 2.0. Search for leases, see surface ownership data, pipeline, abstracts and surveys. Try out our demo of LAVA 2.0 and be amazed at the power and control to manage land leases.
At the Marriott Westchase Hotel, in Houston, Texas, OGI will be presenting LAVA 2.0. The most complete online land package available. For GIS oil & gas, we have developed a system that no one else is doing online. Come and explore online and see how we are driven by land and powered by datas.
Today's Action
Below you will find the latest information about Texas and Lousianna's oil & gas industry, helpful news links, important events and discoveries and other interesting action from around the region and it's energy producers. If you have an interesting story related to the oil & gas industry please feel free to email it to us. Click here for contacts.