SP's Groups (11)

  • North LA Cotton Valley Combo Play

    67 members Latest Activity: Nov 20, 2020

    This play will primarily be explored in Jackson and Lincoln parishes. And to a lesser extent, Claiborne and…

  • Lincoln Parish, LA

    179 members Latest Activity: Oct 29, 2020

    All things, people, companies, places & geology related to the Oil and Gas Industry in Lincoln Parish.

  • Washington Parish, LA

    20 members Latest Activity: Oct 10, 2018

    All things pertaining to leasing, drilling and production.

  • Tangipahoa Parish, LA

    68 members Latest Activity: Jul 1, 2019

    Discussion Group For The Tuscaloosa Marine Shale Play in Tangipahoa Parish

  • Catahoula Parish, LA

    15 members Latest Activity: Oct 10, 2018

    All things pertaining to leasing, drilling and production in Catahoula Parish.

  • Avoyelles Parish

    87 members Latest Activity: Jan 21, 2021

    A place for discussion of oil and gas mineral activity in Avoyelles Parish which sits over the Austin Chalk, Tuscaloosa Trend and other…

  • Rapides Parish

    101 members Latest Activity: Apr 3

    All things pertaining to leasing, drilling and production in Rapides Parish. 

     

  • Austin Chalk

    259 members Latest Activity: Aug 3, 2022

    All things about Austin Chalk in Louisiana: Horizontal drilling, improved seismic testing, and liner casing are offering hope for the deep…

  • Tuscaloosa Marine Shale

    557 members Latest Activity: Feb 11, 2023

    All things pertaining to leasing, drilling & production in the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale.

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Tuscaloosa Trend Sits On Top Of Poorest Neighbourhood For Decades - Yet No Royalties Ever Paid To The Community -- Why??

In researching the decades-old Tuscaloosa Trend and the immense wealth it has generated for many, I find it deeply troubling that this resource-rich formation runs directly beneath one of the poorest communities in North Baton Rouge—near Southern University, Louisiana—yet neither the university ( that I am aware of)  nor local residents appear to have received any compensation for the minerals extracted from their land.

This area has suffered immense environmental degradation…

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