The State Oil and Gas Council adopts and amends rules and regulations pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute Chapter 259, RSMo, pertaining to regulating the oil and gas industry in Missouri. Created in 1965 by the Missouri General Assembly, the commission was originally assigned under the Department of Business and Administration. The commission was later reassigned to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, along with Division of Geological Survey and Water Resources, when the department was created under the Omnibus State Reorganization Act of 1974.
The council promotes the economic development and production of Missouri’s oil and gas resources. The council works to ensure that wastes generated by oil and gas wells are managed properly and protects groundwater aquifers that may be affected by oil and gas well drilling. The council establishes standards for well drilling or operation, underground storage of hydrocarbons, the production of oil and gas and to establish fees to administer the law. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Geological Survey Program assists the council in its duties.
Council Meetings
The council meets at least four times a year. The public is welcome to attend these meetings, which may be in person, by conference call or through Webex. The department cannot guarantee the quality of the Webex or conference call options. The department attempts to correct any technical difficulties as they arise, but the meeting will not be subject to change or repeat due to any technical difficulties.
If you would like to address the council on any agenda item, you will need to notify the department before the meeting. You can do this by emailing the council secretary at cara.bird@dnr.mo.gov if attending by Webex or conference call. If attending in person, you can complete a Speaker Request form that will be available at the registration table at the meeting.
Upcoming Meetings
Meeting Video Attendance Available! |
East Elm Street Conference Center
Roaring River Conference Room 1730 E. Elm St. Jefferson City, Missouri |
More Info: Join the Oct. 16 meeting using Webex |
Past Meetings
Meeting Missouri Geological Survey Rolla, Missouri Video Attendance Available! |
Agenda
More Info: Join the July 17 meeting using Webex |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, July 17, 2024 |
Meeting Missouri Geological Survey Rolla, Missouri Video Attendance Available! |
Agenda
More Info: Join the Apr. 17 meeting using Webex |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, Apr. 17, 2024 |
Meeting Webex Statewide, Missouri |
Agenda
Minutes |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, Jan. 17, 2024 |
Meeting Missouri Geological Survey Rolla, Missouri |
Agenda
Minutes |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, Oct. 18, 2023 |
Meeting Missouri Geological Survey Rolla, Missouri |
Agenda
Minutes |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, July 19, 2023 |
Meeting Missouri Geological Survey Rolla, Missouri |
Agenda
Minutes |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, April 19, 2023 |
Meeting Webex Statewide, Missouri |
Agenda
Minutes |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, Jan. 18, 2023 |
Meeting Webex Rolla, Missouri |
Agenda
Minutes |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, Oct. 19, 2022 |
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Meeting Missouri Geological Survey Annex Building Rolla, Missouri |
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Meeting Missouri Geological Survey Annex Building Rolla, Missouri |
Agenda
Minutes |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, April 20, 2022 |
Meeting Missouri Geological Survey Annex Building Rolla, Missouri |
Agenda
Minutes |
Additional Materials: State Oil and Gas Council Meeting Packet, Jan. 19, 2022 |
Members
Carey Bridges, RG, State Geologist and Missouri Geological Survey Director
Chair Representing: Missouri Department of Natural Resources |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 250 Rolla, MO 65402 |
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Shari Dunn-Norman, PhD
Vice-Chair Representing: Professor of petroleum engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology |
Professor, Petroleum Engineering Missouri University of Science & Technology Rolla, MO |
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John Borgmeyer
Representing: Director of the Missouri Public Service Commission |
Missouri Public Service Commission
Jefferson City, MO |
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Christina Carver
Representing: Director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Division of Commerce and Industrial Development |
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Jefferson City, MO |
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Brad Kramer
Representing: Missouri Independent Oil and Gas Association |
Kansas Resources Exploration and Development LLC
Overland Park, KS |
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William J. Luebbert
Representing: Public |
Jefferson City, MO | |
Vacant
Representing: Public Member |
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John Hoke
Member Representing: MoDNR Staff Contact, Clean Water Commission |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 |
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Jason Lewis, Legal Counsel
Attorney General's Office Contact |
Missouri Office of the Attorney General PO Box 899 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0899 |
573-751-3321 |
Amber Steele, RG, Geological Survey Program Director
MoDNR Staff Contact |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 250 Rolla, MO 65402 |
573-368-2100 |
Cara Bird
MoDNR Staff Assistant Contact |
Missouri Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 250 Rolla, MO 65402 |
573-368-2100 cara.bird@dnr.mo.gov |
Council Structure
The State Oil and Gas Council is made up of eight members, two of which are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. The director of the Department of Natural Resources' Missouri Geological Survey, who is the State Geologist, acts as chairperson of the council.
- Director of the Missouri Geological Survey
- Director (or designee) of the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Division of Commerce and Industrial Development
- Director (or designee) of the Missouri Public Service Commission
- Director (or designee) of the Clean Water Commission
- Missouri University of Science and Technology's Professor of Petroleum Engineering
- Member from and designated by the Missouri Independent Oil and Gas Association
- Two public members appointed by the governor, which have an interest in and knowledge of the oil and gas industry and be residents of the state of Missouri. At least one must also be a resident of a third or fourth class county.
If you are interested in serving as a public member on this council, a current Application for Gubernatorial Appointment is required for consideration. You can apply online on the Missouri Boards and Commissions website.
Contact Information
Missouri Geological Survey
111 Fairgrounds Road
P.O. Box 250
Rolla, MO 65402-0250
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