Louisiana Oil Industry Recovers From Katrina Devastation

BELLE CHASSE, LA – MAY 19: Oil production suffered significant damage in the state by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita but high oil prices have driven the value of Louisiana’s petroleum and coal exports up 127 percent. Petroleum and coal exports totaled $2.5 billion during the first quarter of 2008 compared to $1.1 billion in the first quarter of 2007. ()