EXHIBIT 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER BY AND AMONG THE MERIDIAN RESOURCE CORPORATION LOPI ACQUISITION CORP. SHELL LOUISIANA ONSHORE PROPERTIES INC. AND LOUISIANA ONSHORE PROPERTIES INC. DATED MARCH 27, 1998 THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO BINDING...Merger Agreement • March 31st, 1998 • Meridian Resource Corp • Crude petroleum & natural gas • Texas
