Lift the Moratorium
for Louisiana’s Jobs and America’s Energy Future
July 21 - 11am-1pm
Lafayette Cajundome

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Economic Impact Analysis Reports
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Economic Impact of the Moratorium - What does it mean to you?

     

Presentations

             David Dismukes - LSU Center for Energy Studies - download

             Jim Richardson - LSU Economics Professor - download

             Louisiana Workforce Commission - download


The moratorium has done more than stopped drilling. It has brought to a standstill economic recovery along the Gulf Coast.

  • In one act, the Obama administration has signed the pink slips of tens of thousands of Louisiana and Gulf Coast citizens.
  • The financial consequences from the moratorium will eventually create an economic ripple effect that will negatively impact every citizen of the United States.
  • Consumers will bare the brunt of the federal drilling moratorium paying more everywhere from the pump to the grocery store.

What Products Are Made From Petroleum?
From Ranken Energy Corp - A partial list of products made from Petroleum (144 of 6000 items).One 42-gallon barrel of oil creates 19.4 gallons of gasoline. The rest (over half) is used to make things like:

 

Solvents
Diesel fuel
Motor Oil
Bearing Grease
Ink
Floor Wax
Ballpoint Pens
Football Cleats
Upholstery
Sweaters
Boats
Insecticides
Bicycle Tires
Sports Car Bodies
Dashboards
Cortisone
Deodorant
Footballs
Putty
Dyes
Panty Hose
Refrigerant
Percolators
Life Jackets


Nail Polish
Fishing lures
Dresses
Tires
Golf Bags
Perfumes
Cassettes
Dishwasher parts
Tool Boxes
Shoe Polish
Motorcycle Helmet
Caulking
Petroleum Jelly
Transparent Tape
CD Player
Faucet Washers
Antiseptics
Clothesline
Curtains
Food Preservatives
Basketballs

Rubber Cement
Fishing Boots
Dice
Nylon Rope
Candles
Trash Bags
House Paint
Water Pipes
Hand Lotion
Roller Skates
Surf Boards
Shampoo
Wheels
Paint Rollers
Shower Curtains
Guitar Strings
Luggage
Aspirin
Safety Glasses
Antifreeze
Football Helmets

Fertilizers
Hair Coloring
Roofing
Toilet Seats
Fishing Rods
Lipstick
Denture Adhesive
Linoleum
Ice Cube Trays
Synthetic Rubber
Speakers
Plastic Wood
Electric Blankets
Glycerin
Tennis Rackets
Clothes
Toothbrushes
Ice Chests
Footballs
Awnings
Eyeglasses

Rubbing Alcohol
Linings
Skis
TV Cabinets
Shag Rugs
Electrician's Tape
Tool Racks
Car Battery Cases
Epoxy
Paint
Mops
Slacks
Insect Repellent
Oil Filters
Umbrellas
Yarn
Purses
Shoes
Soap
Vitamin Capsules
Antihistamines