Energy Heliport

Strategic consolidation and economic efficiency. Following the major merger between Bristow Group and Era Group in 2020, the new company sought to streamline its Gulf of Mexico operations. They consolidated the former Bristow base in Houma (Energy Heliport) and another base in Galliano into a single, new 'super base' at the Houma-Terrebonne Airport. This move was designed to reduce operational costs, improve logistical efficiency, and enhance safety by operating from a modern airport with superior instrument flight capabilities.

The site is currently inactive and vacant. After Bristow ceased operations and relocated, the entire facility—comprising multiple large hangars, extensive office space, fuel storage, and numerous helipads—was put up for sale or lease. It is no longer a functioning heliport and sits idle awaiting a new owner or tenant for repurposing.

For decades, this facility, known locally and in the industry as the Bristow Houma Heliport, was a critical nerve center for the U.S. offshore oil and gas industry. It was one of the busiest heliports in the region, serving as a primary departure and arrival point for thousands of workers and tons of time-sensitive cargo heading to and from offshore platforms, drilling rigs, and production facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. It operated a large fleet of helicopters, including types like the Sikorsky S-76 and S-92, and was a vital economic engine for the Houma area, supporting numerous aviation and energy sector jobs.

There are no known prospects for reopening the site as a major offshore heliport. The strategic move by Bristow to a new, purpose-built facility at the main airport was a permanent decision to modernize its infrastructure. A return to the old heliport is highly improbable. The future of the site depends on its sale and is more likely to be repurposed for other industrial, manufacturing, or commercial use rather than a return to aviation.