Pump jacks at work extracting oil from the ground

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
 — CANCELLED
Meeting
Missouri Geological Survey Annex Building
Rolla, Missouri

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
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
John Borgmeyer
Representing: Director of the Missouri Public Service Commission
Missouri Public Service Commission
Jefferson City, MO
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
Brad Kramer
Representing: Missouri Independent Oil and Gas Association
Kansas Resources Exploration and Development LLC
Overland Park, KS
William J. Luebbert
Representing: Public
Jefferson City, MO
Vacant
Representing: Public Member
John Hoke
Member
Representing: MoDNR Staff Contact, Clean Water Commission
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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.