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Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
Strives to protect the state's human and natural resources while sustaining economic development.

 
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Regulates, enforces the laws and supervises the exploration and production of oil and gas, the storage and dispensing of petroleum-based fuels, the establishment of rates and services of public utilities, and the operation of intrastate transpor.

 
USGS Bemidji Project
Information on research project to improve the understanding of the mobilization, transport and fate of crude oil in the shallow subsurface.

 
Alabama State Oil/Gas Board
Provider of regulatory agency services with the statutory charge of preventing waste and promoting the conservation of oil and gas.

 
Idaho Geological Survey
Special public service and research agency at the University of Idaho mandated by law to collect and disseminate geologic and mineral data for the state.

 
South Dakota Geological Survey
Conducts geologic studies, hydrologic studies and research, and collects, preserves and disseminates information on the geology and hydrology of South Dakota.

 
Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments
Responsible for the management and administration of programs affecting resource management, economic development and quality of life in Wyoming.

 
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Manages, protects, conserves and develops Iowa's natural resources in cooperation with other public and private organizations and individuals.

 
Department of Energy: Energy Resources Board
Consolidated website for the different DOE offices comprising the Energy Resources Board. Included are energy information, analysis products, programs, and links to the home pages of the individual offices and national labs.

 
North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR)
Administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality and the public's health.

 
Manitoba Industry, Trade and Mines
Offers geological information and investment opportunities on the development of provincial mineral resources and the advantages of mineral exploration in Manitoba.

 
Railroad Commission of Texas
Provider of regulatory agency services with information about Texas alternative fuels, natural gas, crude oil, surface mining and reclamation.

 
Canada National Energy Board
Promotes safety, environmental protection and economic efficiency in the Canadian public interest by regulating pipelines, energy development and trade.

 
Canada: Strategis Canada - Business Information by Sector
Detailed information about Canada's industries from advanced materials to transportation.

 
New Mexico EPA regulations
 
Bureau of Land Management - Utah
Provider of program services to protect public health, safety, and property as well as our public land resources.

 
National Centre for Petroleum Geology and Geophysics
Australian institute carrying out research on behalf of the petroleum industry in the areas of geology, geophysics, geochemistry and engineering.

 
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Fossil Energy Program
A multiprogram science and technology laboratory, conducts basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions.

 
Ohio Geological Survey
Provides geologic maps, reports and data files for use by individuals, educators, industry, businesses and government.

 
Iowa Geological Survey Bureau
Plans and implements programs that result in the acquisition of comprehensive information on the mineral and water resources of the state.

 
National Response Center (NRC)
The sole federal point of contact for reporting oil and chemical spills.

 
Utah Geological Survey
Investigates and reports on Utah's geologic hazards, minerals, energy, water and paleontological resources while providing maps and geologic and topographic information.

 
Canada Geomatics
Surveys and maps the Canadian landmass while providing topographic information.

 
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry - Australia (AFFA)
Increases the profitability, competitiveness and sustainability of agricultural, food, fisheries and forestry industries, and enhances the natural resource base to achieve greater national wealth and stronger rural and regional communities.

 
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Protects the public interest in exploration and development of oil and gas resources, ensures conservation practices, and protects health, safety, the environment and property rights.

 
Manitoba Minister of Conservation
Information on environmental issues relating to the Canadian province of Manitoba.

 
Louisiana Department of Natural Resources
 
Mongolia Petroleum Authority
Adopts rules and issues permits for drilling and maintenance of all wells in Mongolia, including exploration, appraisal and production.

 
North Carolina Division Land Resources
 
Statistics Canada
Provider of free economic, social and census data, electronic publications and daily analysis of statistical releases.

 
North Dakota Geological Survey
Investigates the geology of North Dakota, administers regulatory programs, and provides public service and information to the people of state.

 
Delaware Geological Survey
Provides systematic investigation of the geology and physiographic features of Delaware.

 
Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources
 
Bureau of Land Management - New Mexico/Oklahoma/Kansas/Texas
Manages rangeland, cultural resources, forestry, minerals, hazardous materials, wildlife and recreation.

 
Oklahoma Commissioners of the Land Office
State agency in charge of the sale, rental, disposal and management of school lands and other public lands, and of the funds and proceeds derived therefrom.

 
New Mexico Oil Conservation
 
Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection
 
Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
Provides extensive advisory, technical and informational services on geology, mineral, energy and water resources in the state.

 
United Kingdom Department of Trade and Industry
Aims to increase UK competitiveness and scientific excellence in order to generate higher levels of sustainable growth and productivity in a modern economy.

 
U.S. Geological Survey
 
Saskatchewan Energy and Mines
Works toward the responsible development of the province's oil, natural gas and mineral resources, thereby creating jobs, sustaining economic activity and providing revenues to fund government programs and services.

 
Canada Government
Primary Internet site through which visitors worldwide can obtain information about Canada, its government, programs, services and citizen initiatives.

 
Louisiana - Office of Mineral Resources
 
Canada Department of Industry, Trade and Technology - Newfoundland and Labrador
Promotes business investment in Newfoundland and Labrador and the export of goods, technology and services to markets worldwide.

 
Mexico Ministry of Energy
Promotes more efficient and competitive energy use and economic development by providing sufficient, reliable and low cost industrial inputs, along with goods and services for consumers.

 
New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development
Government’s primary advisor on the operation and regulation of specific markets and industries, including energy and telecommunications.

 
Australian Geological Survey Organization (AGSO)
Deals with geological, geophysical and geohazard mapping of the continent as well as a range of environmental, land and groundwater management issues.

 
California Dept. of Conservation
Provider of conservation programs to regulate oil, gas and geothermal wells, study and map earthquakes, landslides and mineral resources, ensure reclamation of land used for mining, and promote beverage container recycling.

 
New Mexico Environment Department
 
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
Protects, conserves and manages the use of New Mexico’s natural resources.

 
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources
Promotes and regulates environmental conservation, forests & parks, fish & wildlife, and recreation in the state of Vermont.

 
Canada Parliamentary Internet
Website created and maintained jointly by the Senate, House of Commons and Library of Parliament offering information on the Canadian Parliament.

 
Finland Geological Survey
Research center providing consultancy services and basic geological information essential for assessment of raw materials, nature conservation, environmental studies, construction and land use planning.

 
Natural Gas and Petroleum Import and Export Office
Regulates natural gas imports and exports, maintains statistics on North American natural gas trade, and oversees the Office of Fossil Energy's international programs pertaining to natural gas and petroleum.

 
Montana Oil/Gas Conservation
 
Environmental Protection Agency -- CA
mission of the California Environmental Protection Agency is to improve environmental quality in order to protect public health, the welfare of our citizens, and California's natural resources.

 
Government of Nova Scotia
Official website of the Canadian province, offering information on government, vacations, business, investments and more.

 
Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs - Home Page
 
Government of British Columbia
Main website for the Canadian province, offering information on tourism, government, job opportunities, the economy and more.

 
Maine Department of Conservation
 
Government of Saskatchewan
Main website of the Canadian province offering information on government, tourism, education, industry and other topics.

 
Scottish Enterprise Network
Involved in any area of activity concerned with economic development in Scotland.

 
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Main website of the Canadian province, offering information on tourism, business, social planning, news releases and more.

 
Pennsylvania Bureau of Oil and Gas Management
 
Alberta Energy and Utilities Board
Ensures that the discovery, development, and delivery of Alberta's resources take place in a manner that is fair, responsible, and in the public interest.

 
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
Provides information on geological hazards, inventory of geologic resources, and formulates policy on land and water use in the state.

 
Bureau of Land Management - Montana/Dakotas
Manages public land, provides geographic information, offers environmental education, oversees recreational resources and more.

 
Utah Department of Natural Resources
Manages land, timber, minerals, wildlife, energy resources and state parks.

 
Illinois State Geological Survey
Provides information to government, businesses and the public on geologic mapping, water and mineral resources, environmental and engineering geology and geochemistry.

 
Colorado Oil/Gas Conservation Commission
Provider of services to promote the responsible development of Colorado's oil and gas natural resources.

 
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Protects, enhances, preserves and wisely uses natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management and education.

 
New South Wales Dept. of Mineral Resources
Provides information on the minerals, coal and petroleum exploration, prospecting, mining and processing industries in New South Wales, Australia.

 
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
NYSERDA develops innovative solutions to energy and environmental problems via research and development projects.

 
U.S. Energy Information Administration
Statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy provides policy independent data, forecasts, and analyses.

 
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Contributes to Alaska’s economic health and quality of life by protecting and maintaining the state’s resources, and encouraging wise development of these resources by making them available for public use.

 
Government of Ontario
Main website of the Canadian province, offering information on government, job opportunities, publications, news releases and more.

 
Minnesota Geological Survey
Conducts basic and applied earth science research, conveys that information to the public through publications and service activities, and promotes earth science education.

 
Wyoming Oil & Gas Commission
 
South Dakota Department of Environment & Natural Resources
 
Kansas Geological Survey
 
Bureau of Land Management -Oregon/Washington
Provider of management services for wildlife, recreation, timber harvest, livestock grazing, mineral extraction and other public uses.

 
New Mexico Bureau of Mines & Mineral Resources
Non-regulatory bureau that conducts studies and disseminates information on geology, mineral and energy resources, water resources, geologic hazards, environmental problems and extractive metallurgy.

 
Australian Surveying and Land Information Group (AUSLIG)
National mapping agency providing fundamental geographic information to support the mining, agricultural, transport, tourism and communications industries.

 
Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey
Provides objective scientific information about the geology, mineral resources, water resources, soil, climate and biology of the state.

 
Kansas Corporation Commission
Regulates rates, service and safety of public utilities, common carriers and motor carriers. Also regulates oil and gas production.

 
Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT)
National oil company of Thailand, providing petroleum exploration, production, transportation, refining, distribution, storage and other petroleum-related ventures.

 
Arkansas Geological Commission
Provides knowledge of the geology and hydrogeology of the State, and encourage the effective management and utilization of mineral, fossil-fuel and water resources while protecting the environment.

 
National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC)
Accelerates the pace of scientific discovery in the DOE Office of Science community by providing high-performance computing, information, and communications services.

 
Pennsylvania Topographic and Geological Survey
 
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Conducts research and provides information on the geology of the state, as well as mapping, education and environmental issues.

 
Canada: Environment Canada
Preserves and enhances the quality of the natural environment, including water, air and soil quality, and conserves Canada's renewable resources, including migratory birds and other non-domestic flora and fauna.

 
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
Performs, procures and partners in technical research, development, and demonstration to advance technology into the commercial marketplace, thereby benefiting the environment, contributing to U.S. employment and advancing the position of U.S. i.

 
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
Develops and implements policies and programs for the conservation, management, utilization and protection of the state's natural resources.

 
China International Manpower Resources (CIMR)
Government manpower recruiting agency providing labor service to foreign countries.

 
Indiana Geological Survey
 
Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs
Aims to protect the environment and natural resources of the state while providing for both habitat restoration and recreational needs.

 
Alabama Geological Survey
Provider of data gathering and research agency services that explores and evaluates the mineral, water, energy, biological, and other natural resources.

 
Utah State Legislature
 
Colorado Geological Survey (CGS)
Provides geologic mapping, technical assistance, and research and economic development information on Colorado's mineral and energy industries.

 
Canada Department of Finance
Federal department primarily responsible for providing the government with analysis and advice on the broad economic and financial affairs of Canada.

 
US Geological Survey
Provides USGS Information by State, maps, information on Earthquakes, Floods and Volcanoes. Site is linked to a wide range of products, services and data.

 
Syria Government & State Authorities
Directory of government and state authorities in Syria, including airports, libraries and news agencies.

 
New Jersey Geological Survey
 
Australia: Department of Mines & Energy, Northern Territory
Administers mineral and petroleum title and pipeline licences, and ensures high levels of occupational health and safety in mining and petroleum operations.

 
Montana Minerals Management Bureau
Manages the State of Montana's trust land resources to produce revenues for the trust beneficiaries while considering environmental factors and protects the future income-generating capacity of the land.

 
Government of Manitoba
Main website for the Canadian province, providing information on business, travel, government, agriculture and more.

 
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
A public service unit of the University of Nevada conducts research and publish reports on mineral resources, engineering geology, environmental geology, hydrogeology, and geologic mapping.

 
West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey
Center for geology, energy resources, industrial minerals, geologic hazards, groundwater, topographic and geologic maps, earth science and more.

 
Government of Prince Edward Island
Official website of the Canadian province, providing information on activities, government, real estate, business and more.

 
The Geological Survey of Sweden
Provider of national authority services responsible for questions relating to Sweden's geological character and handling of minerals.

 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Official site of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

 
Kentucky Geological Survey
 
Tennessee Environment and Conservation
 
EPA Clickable Map
Provider of online resource for federal and state government regulation and program references.

 
Alaska Permanent Fund
Provides a means of conserving a portion of the state's revenue from mineral resources to benefit all generations of Alaskans.

 
Idaho - Department of Lands
Provider of land services to manage the endowment lands and administer its regulatory programs.

 
Norway Ministry of Economic Affairs
 
Maine Geological Survey
Provides maps and geological information on ground water, marine matters, geologic hazards and economic issues.

 
EPA: Oil Spill Program
Provides information about the EPA's program for preventing, preparing for, and responding to oil spills that occur in and around inland waters of the US.

 
Washington Department of Natural Resources
 
Kentucky Department of Mines and Minerals (DMM)
Provides inspections and licensing of mines and oil & gas wells in the state of Kentucky.

 
Moscow State University: Geological Faculty
Large educational and scientific geological center in Russia, providing research and training.

 
Georgia Dept. of NaturalResources
Provider of prevention services to protect the state's natural resources, including air, soil and water.

 
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board
 
Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC)
Organization of states which promotes conservation and efficient recovery of domestic oil and natural gas resources while protecting health, safety and the environment.

 
Bureau of Land Management - Wyoming
Provider of management services for public land for recreation, minerals, grazing and pulic use.

 
Washington State Division of Geology and Earth Resources
Reference source for information about the geology and mineral resources of Washington.

 
India Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Responsible for the exploration and production of oil and natural gas, refining, distribution and marketing, importing & exporting, and conservation of petroleum products.

 
Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining
 
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Statistical agency of DOE that develops energy data and analyses to help enhance the understanding of energy issues on the part of business, government, and the general public.

 
Alaska Division of Spill Prevention and Response
Alaska's primary response organization for oil and hazardous substance releases.

 
California Department of Conservation
Ensures the safe exploration and development of oil, gas and geothermal resources.

 
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Administers 264 million acres of America's public lands, located primarily in the 12 Western States. The BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for present and future use. Comprehensive site provides links to i.

 
Bureau of Land Management - Nevada
Manages Nevada's outdoor recreation, provides related books & maps, and offers information on oil & gas leasing, prospecting, adopting wild horses, biology and botany.

 
Arizona Geological Survey
Provides impartial information to assist those responsible for prudently managing Arizona's land, water, mineral, and energy resources.

 
Bureau of Land Management - Colorado
Provider of management services for public land for recreation, mining, wildlife habitat, livestock grazing, wilderness purposes.

 
Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS)
Administers the Department of Transportation's national regulatory program to assure the safe transportation of petroleum, natural gas and other hazardous materials by pipeline.

 
DISKOS
Norwegian data repository for petroleum exploration and production related data, available to the oil and gas industry in Norway to strengthen their competiveness.

 
International Maritime Organization
United Nations' specialized agency responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.

 
Louisiana Geological Survey
Develops, interprets and provides information describing the characteristics and distribution of Louisiana's energy, mineral, water, and environmental resources.

 
Nebraska Natural Resources Commission
Responsible for long range planning, management and proper utilization of Nebraska's land and water resources.

 
Kuwait - Ministry of Info.
 
Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board
Manages the petroleum resources in the Newfoundland offshore area on behalf of the governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador.

 
Australia: Primary Industries and Resources (PIRSA)
Manages the State's mineral resources on behalf of the people of South Australia by undertaking mineral promotion, geoscience information acquisition and storage, mining regulation and strategic policy and support.

 
Office of Fossil Energy
Department of Energy bureau that provides an electronic gateway to information on federal coal, oil and natural gas programs, and research/development projects.

 
Department of the Interior (DOI)
Through the operations of its 8 Bureaus, is responsible for most nationally owned public lands and natural resources. Also works closely with Indian Tribal leaders to insure that reservations receive adequate economic, educational and social se.

 
New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA)
Non-profit organization that provides a collective forum through which the oil & gas industry can maintain involvement with the New Mexico political system and with the citizens of the state.

 
Texas Bureau of Economic Geology
State geological survey describing geologic research initiatives, offering geological publications, and providing links to other geoscience resources.

 
Canada Geological Survey (GSC)
Premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection and technology innovation.

 
North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS)
Examines, describes and maps the geology and mineral resources of the state, and publishes reports and maps.

 
Michigan Geological Survey
Encourages conservation and protects natural resource values in developing the geological resources of the state, including fossil fuels, minerals and groundwater.

 
Government of Quebec
Official website for the Canadian province providing information on the economy, business, jobs, government and more.

 
Government of Alberta
Main website for the Canadian province, providing information on government, employment, news releases, a phone book and more.

 
Government of New Brunswick
Official website of the Canadian province, providing news and information on events, government, tourism, cities and more.

 
Ontario Ministry of the Environment
Delivers programs to protect air quality, surface and groundwater quality, to manage the disposal of wastes, to ensure an adequate quality of drinking water, and to control the use of pesticides.

 
Bureau of Land Management: Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB)
Collection of geographic information representing the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) of the United States.

 
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